Principal Investigator:de Rosemond, Simone Licensed Year(s):
2003
Summary:
The Giant Mine, Yellowknife, was in operation for more than 50 years during which time arsenic levels in the surrounding area have significantly increased due to the roasting methods used to extract gold from mined ore. Arsenic was measured in walleye (...
Principal Investigator:MacNeil, Chuck Licensed Year(s):20001999
1998
Summary:
This study will serve to establish the types & levels of organochlorines and heavy metals in maternal and cord blood samples, and the level of mercury in hair samples from participants in the area served by the Inuvik Regional & Social Services Board. Sampling protocol has been outlined technical specialists in the field of organochlorine in blood and mercury in hair. Participating mothers deliver...