This course will provide a detailed description of the Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) framework, and guidance on best practices for contributing to the AOP knowledge base. It is intended primarily for researchers and risk assessors from academia, government, public, and private sectors who have an interest in contributing to the AOP knowledge base, or who are generating data that can be used to develop AOPs. This course will also be beneficial to those wanting to apply AOPs in risk assessment and research scenarios. Information from the lecture components will be reinforced with practical examples and in-class exercises.
Course Schedule:
1) History and Overview of AOPs
2) AOPs 101: Detailed description of AOP components
3) Best Practices for AOP Development
4) Let’s make an AOP! Practical AOP development exercises
5) Overview of AOP applications
About the instructor:
Jason O’Brien, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Molecular Ecotoxicology
Wildlife Toxicology Research Section
Ecotoxicology and Wildlife Health Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Adjunct Research Professor – Department of Biology
Carleton University
Biography:
I received my doctorate in biology with specialization in chemical and environmental toxicology from the University of Ottawa. Afterwards, I held a post-doctoral fellowship in the Genetic Toxicology Laboratory of Health Canada’s Environmental Health Centre. Currently, I manage Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Molecular Ecotoxicology Laboratory located at the National Wildlife Research Centre on Carleton University campus.
Registration: Registration for the Short Course is now open. Register for the Short Course on-line.
Fees for Short Course:
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Short Course Registration |
Until May 10 |
Before June 1 |
After June 1 |
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Member |
$85 |
$110 | $150 |
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Non-member |
$110 |
$135 |
$160 |
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Student and Recent Graduate – Member |
$60 |
$80 |
$100 |
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Student and Recent Graduate – Non-member |
$85 | $105 |
$125 |
Note that the Short Course fees are not included in the registration fee for the AGM.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Novotel Ottawa (https://www.novotelottawa.com/),
33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9M7
Superior Room- 1 King Bed: $199.00/night + 4% municipal accommodation tax and 13% HST
Accommodations can be booked online at https://book.passkey.com/e/49890858 or by calling 1-855-677-3033 (request the Laurentian Chapter SETAC block or quote booking code 775952). Book early! The block of rooms will be held until April 22, 2019.
University of Ottawa Residences (https://www.accommodation.uottawa.ca/)
Every May through August, the University of Ottawa opens its residences to groups and individuals, allowing them to enjoy convenient and affordable accommodations throughout the summer months. We deliver a unique, university-based experience in room types of 2-bedroom suites or rooms.
$130/night per room
*Rate remains the same for single, double, triple or quadruple occupancy.
**Rate does not include applicable taxes.
***Rate excludes breakfast
Follow this link uOttawa summer accommodation to check for availability and to make your own reservation
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor? You can now submit an online sponsorship form through our website!
Greetings Laurentian SETAC,
Welcome back! Join us for an engaging talk, good eats and fine brew at the first Ottawa Pub Night of the 2019/2020 season. Dr. Jose Luis (Pepe) Rodriguez Gil will kick off the season by discussing BOREAL, an impressive project to simulate diluted bitumen spills at the world renowned IISD-Experimental Lakes Area. Socializing, food and drink orders begin at 5:00 pm, the talk begins at 6:00 pm.
Title: The BOREAL Project: Simulating diluted bitumen spills in a boreal lake
Speaker: Dr. Jose Luis (Pepe) Rodriguez Gil, University of OttawaWhen: Wednesday September 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clock Tower Brew Pub, 575 Bank Street, Ottawa
Cost: $1 members, $3 non-members
Please see abstract and speaker biography for more information.
We look forward to seeing you there!
L-SETAC Ottawa Pub Night Committee
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Open in new tab Our first Southern Ontario Pub Night of the 2019-2020 season will be Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Join us for an engaging talk, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and fine brew!
Title: The cost of living in the Grand River: Energetics, stress, and epigenetics
Speaker: Dr. Paul Craig, University of Waterloo
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2019, 6:30-8:30 pm
Where: Shakespeare Arms, 35 Harvard Rd., Guelph
Cost: $2 members, $4 non-members
For more details please see attached poster.
Please RSVP to Hossein Mehdi (mehdih1@mcmaster.ca)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Laurentian SETAC Pub Night Committee
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Our first GTA Pub Night of the 2019-2020 season will be Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Join us for an engaging talk, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and fine brew!
Title: Chemical Contaminants and Us: Exploring the Indoor Environment
Speaker: Dr. Miriam Diamond, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Toronto
When: Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Scallywags, 11 St Clair Ave W, Toronto
Cost: $2 members, $4 non-members
For more details please see attached poster.
Please RSVP to Denina Simmons (denina.simmons@OntarioTechU.ca)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Laurentian SETAC Pub Night Committee
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Join us for an engaging talk, good eats and fine brew as we welcome Dr. Yamini Gopalapillai to Ottawa. Dr. Gopalapillai will discuss her research on the risk of metals to the environment, drawing on her 15 years of experience in academia, industry and government. Socializing, food and drink orders begin at 5:00 pm, the talk begins at 6:00 pm.
Title: Metals in the Environment: Towards Improved Monitoring and Risk Assessment
Speaker: Dr. Yamini Gopalapillai, Environment and Climate Change Canada
When: Wednesday October 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clock Tower Brew Pub, 575 Bank Street, Ottawa
Cost: $1 members, $3 non-members
Please see abstract and speaker biography for more information.
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Join us for an engaging talk, good eats and fine brew at the first Ottawa Pub Night of 2020. Dr. Morris will discuss his research on the effects of contaminants and climate change on Hudson Bay polar bears. Socializing, food and drink orders begin at 5:00 pm, the talk begins at 6:00 pm.
Title: Contaminants, Climate Change and Time: Observations on Hudson Bay Polar Bears, a Priority Species in a Changing Ecosystem
Speaker: Dr. Adam Morris, Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada
When: Wednesday January 29 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Clock Tower Brew Pub, 575 Bank Street, Ottawa
Cost: $1 members, $3 non-members
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Laurentian SETAC Pub Night Committee
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Greetings Laurentian SETAC,
Our first Virtual Southern Ontario Pub Night will be Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Join us for an engaging talk via Zoom and enjoy some delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and fine brew from the comfort of your own home!
Title: The effects of paternal exposure to pharmaceuticals on offspring reproductive health in zebrafish
Speaker: Dr. Shumaila Fraz, McMaster University
When: Wednesday, June 17th 2020, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: ONLINE via Zoom! Meeting ID: 443 480 4987
Cost: Free!
For more details please see attached poster.
Please RSVP to Trudy Watson-Leung to get the password: (Trudy.WatsonLeung@ontario.ca)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Laurentian SETAC Pub Night Committee
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Greetings Laurentian SETAC,
Join us for our first L-SETAC Virtual Student Event!
This year, our Best Presentation Awards are going virtual! The top two presenters will win a free registration to the SETAC North America Virtual Meeting (SCICON2, formerly known as SETAC NA, Fort Worth, TEXAS), and a one year SETAC NA student membership.
When: Wednesday, September 9th, 2020, 6:30-8:15 pm EST
Where: ONLINE via Zoom!
Cost: Free! But please consider donating to the Laurentian SETAC student fund.
RSVP: Please RSVP to gillianmanning@gmail.com to receive the meeting link and password.
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Greetings Laurentian SETAC,
Join us for an engaging talk from the comforts of your own home at our next Virtual Ontario Pub Night. Dr. Vera-Chang will discuss transgenerational effects of Prozac on male zebrafish. Join us at 6 PM to socialize with L-SETAC members and friends from across Ontario and beyond. The talk begins at 6:30 PM.
Title: Transgenerational hypocortisolism and behavioural disruption induced by the antidepressant fluoxetine in male zebrafish Danio rerio
Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Vera-Chang, Postdoctoral Fellow, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories & Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
When: Wednesday October 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Zoom meeting: Please complete the RSVP form to receive the meeting link
Cost: Pay what you want to support future student awards ($2 members, $4 non members or an amount of your choosing)
Please see abstract and speaker biography for more information. We look forward to seeing you there.
Laurentian SETAC Pub Night Committee
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Greetings Laurentian SETAC,
Join us for an engaging talk from the comforts of your own home at our next Virtual Ontario Pub Night. Dr. Robert Delatolla (U of Ottawa), Dr. Mark Servos (U of Waterloo), and Dr. Denina Simmons (Ontario Tech University) will be discussing the use of waste water epidemiology as a legitimate tool to help measure and monitor population-level COVID-19 infection. Join us at 6:30 PM to socialize with L-SETAC members and friends from across Ontario and beyond. The talk begins at 7:00 PM.
Title: Poop and the Pandemic
Speaker: Dr. Robert Delatolla (U of Ottawa), Dr. Mark Servos (U of Waterloo), and Dr. Denina Simmons (Ontario Tech University)
When: Thursday, December 3rd from 6:30 to 8:00 PM (online social 6:30-7:00, talk begins at 7:00 PM)
Zoom meeting: Please complete the RSVP form to receive the meeting link
Cost: Pay what you want to support future student awards ($2 members, $4 non members or an amount of your choosing)
Please see abstract and speaker biographies for more information. We look forward to seeing you there.
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