The course has been canceled by the organizers.
This PhD course is linked to four DLN-associated projects funded by the Research Council of Norway:
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Marma-detox – Decoding marine mammal toxicology through in vitro and in silico methods.
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SLICE – Moving from field studies to ex vivo models for understanding and predicting toxicological responses to multiple stressors in marine mammals.
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ToxiGen – Investigating reproductive toxicity and transgenerational effects of petroleum mixtures in fish.
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XENOSENSE – Developing a cell-free biosensor for toxicity testing, environmental monitoring, and risk assessment.
These projects aim to deepen our understanding of environmental stressors on marine mammals and fish by integrating in vitro, ex vivo, and in silico approaches. The course and workshop will bring together scientists and PhD students from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaboration at the Marine Biology Station.
Learning outcome
Participants will:
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Apply in silico methods to analyze datasets and interpret results related to environmental stressors on marine organisms.
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Explore concepts such as Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) and their role in environmental risk assessment.
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Gain insights into toxicogenomics, data integration, epigenomics, molecular modeling, genome mining, and bioinformatics.
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Enhance their research presentation and communication skills.
Learning methods and activities
PhD Course (3 days)
The course includes lectures and hands-on activities focusing on:
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Toxicogenomics and multi-omics data integration
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Computational biology and biostatistics
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Environmental exposure and risk assessment
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Molecular modeling and bioinformatics
Sessions will be led by scientists from DLN project partners and invited international experts.
Workshop (2 days)
The workshop will include round-table discussions and group tasks on key topics such as:
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Multi-omics Data Integration
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Experimental Design
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Ethical and Practical Challenges in Marine Wildlife Research
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Adverse Outcome Pathways
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Epigenomics
Participants will submit discussion topics prior to the workshop and work in groups on assigned tasks, fostering knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary dialogue.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is open to PhD students in biology, environmental toxicology, bioinformatics, and mathematics. Master’s students and postdocs are also welcome to apply. A basic understanding of molecular biology, bioinformatics, and environmental toxicology will be beneficial for full participation in the course activities.
The course is supported by the Digital Life Norway Research School and there are a limited number of travel grants available for our members.
Contact course coordinator: