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Tamzin Blewett is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier II in Environmental Physiology and Toxicology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Science, Biological Sciences department. Her research focuses on understanding how aquatic organisms respond to environmental pollutants, particularly metals and produced water contaminants. She investigates the physiological mechanisms of toxicity, adaptation strategies, and ecological impacts of pollutants in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Her work spans topics such as heavy metal toxicity (nickel, copper, cadmium), produced water reuse risks, and the behavioral and physiological effects of pollutants on species like fish, crustaceans, and sponges. She also explores environmental chemistry, water treatment technologies, and the implications of anthropogenic changes on aquatic life.
Blewett teaches advanced courses in ecology, physiology, and environmental biology, including ZOOL 340: Comparative Environmental Physiology and graduate seminars (BIOL 631, BIOL 642). Her research group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address real-world environmental challenges, such as pollution mitigation and climate change impacts on aquatic systems.
Recent publications highlight studies on pollutant effects in Arctic species, toxicity of UV filters, and the efficacy of water treatment methods. Her work bridges basic science and applied solutions, aiming to inform policy and industry practices for sustainable environmental management.
