Grant: Canada Research Chairs

The primary goals of Dr. Kwongs research program are to understand i) the molecular and physiological effects of environmental stressors (e.g., anthropogenic and natural stressors), and ii) the fundamental mechanisms regulating homeostatic processes in fish. A novel and multidisciplinary approach will be employed, integrating environmental toxicology, molecular physiology, and functional genetics. The proposed research will advance our understanding of the mechanisms of toxic action, animal function, and physiological responses to contaminants. This information is critical for improving environmental risk assessment and monitoring, and for identifying sensitive biomarkers in the evaluation of aquatic health in contaminated waters.