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In April 2024, Calum Leitch (CCBIO) and Sofie Søderstrøm (Marma-detox) hosted a DLN cross-disciplinary supported workshop on iPSC research. The event brought together 12 researchers to discuss iPSC induction, culturing, and characterization. CCBIO focuses on blood cell-derived iPSCs for immunotherapy, while Marma-detox explores fibroblast-derived iPSCs for marine mammal toxicology. The workshop provided a unique chance for hands-on learning, insights/protocol sharing, and networking at Mount Ulriken.

Large marine mammals are some of the most polluted animals on the planet, because of biomagnification. This year, Marma-detox has been performing experiments with whale cell biopsies to study the effects of pollution on these mammals. Watch this video to learn more!

As part of One Ocean Week, Fulbright scholar Audrey Su created a thought-provoking exhibit at the University Museum of Bergen, featuring a model killer whale in a coffin. The exhibit, developed with Marma-detox and the Norwegian Orca Survey, explored the effects of chemical pollution and was part of Audrey’s broader science communication work in Norway.

I forbindelse med at Miljødirektoratet har lansert rapport om miljøgifter i spekkhoggeren Elida, har prosjektet Marma-detox vært på NRK Radio og skrevet kronikk i NRK Ytring.