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Invited researcher

Thomassen Yngvar

Arctic Biomonitoring Laboratory
Year of birth
1947
Academic degree
Candidate of Science in Chemistry (analytical chemistry)
Field of studies
Position

Director of research, Department of Chemical and Biological Work Environment, National Institute of Occupational Health (STAMI) (Norway)

Professor in environmental chemistry, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences outside Oslo (Norway)

General information
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Leading scientist's research interests: Bio-chemistry, analytical chemistry, toxicology of metals and persistent chloro-organic compounds, environmental and occupational aspects of human health, data quality assurance.

Quote by the head of the laboratory: Biomonitoring of humans allows for assessment of which substances from the environment enter our bodies and how, as well as how their impact can change over time. By measuring the concentration of natural and synthetic components in body fluids or tissues, biomonitoring can provide valuable information concerning impact of the environment and in some cases can help in identification of potential health risks.

Scientific recognition

Awards and achievements:

1986–2018 – Titular Member of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

2011–2014 – Titular member of the Analytical Chemistry Division of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

1983–1991 – Member of the Commission on Toxicology of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).

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