Employing in vitro bioassays to assess OSPW treatment: Implications on predictive modelling of risks

The efficacy of treatment technologies to remove contaminants of concern from oil sands processed water (OSPW) will need to be assessed to demonstrate safe return into the environment. Bioassays are a potential screening tool that could be used to evaluate treatment efficacy. In partnership with Alberta Environment and Parks and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, we will apply a battery of high-throughput bioassays to evaluate current OSPW treatments and the potential mixture effects of the effluents in important cellular pathways. This work will support the future development of predictive models that link exposure to effects and will assist in establishing success indicators and thresholds for the safe release of treated OSPW.

Award for Research Excellence in Earth or Environmental Science

Kia Barrow

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COBCARES Scholarship

Kia Barrow

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Canadian Ecotoxicity Workshop Travel Award

Kia Barrow

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Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Travel Award

Kia Barrow

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Assessment of the efficiency of water treatment using a battery of in vitro bioassays

Maricor Jane Arlos, Kia Barrow

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BE-STEMM 2022 Conference Session Chair

Kia Barrow

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In vitro bioassay monitoring in receiving aquatic environments

Maricor Jane Arlos, Kia Barrow

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Presentation to Imperial Oil - Review of SETAC EU Presentation

Maricor Jane Arlos, Kia Barrow

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Science Odyssey - Booth/Table

Kia Barrow

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Using in vitro bioassays to predict the impact of OSPW on receiving aquatic environments

Maricor Jane Arlos, Kia Barrow

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