Chris J. Kennedy

Dr. Chris J. Kennedy is a Professor and Director of the Master of Environmental Toxicology (MET) Program at Simon Fraser University's Department of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on aquatic toxicology, with emphasis on xenobiotic detoxification costs, environmental modulators of contaminant toxicity, and impacts of pollutants on fish physiology and behavior. He holds a BSc and PhD from SFU and has pioneered studies on energy allocation trade-offs in fish exposed to pollutants.

Education:

• BSc, Simon Fraser University
• PhD, Simon Fraser University

Key Research Interests:

• Energetic costs of detoxification in fish
• Environmental and life history modulators of contaminant fate
• Toxic effects of diluted bitumen on salmonids
• Neurotoxic impacts of pesticides on salmon olfaction

Notable Contributions:

• Developed methodologies for assessing sublethal chemical effects on fish behavior
• Co-authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications on aquatic toxicology
• Leads the SFU Aquatic Toxicology research group

Lab & Teaching: Directs the Kennedy Aquatic Toxicology Lab and teaches courses in environmental toxicology, fish biology, and biochemical toxicology.