2023-06-252023-06-25https://tore.tuhh.de/handle/11420/30684Markus Hecker is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Predictive Aquatic Toxicology, with 21 years of experience in conducting research in ecotoxicology. He is considered a global expert in environmental risk assessment, ecotoxicogenomics, hazard characterization of contaminants in native fishes and amphibians, and development of alternatives to live animal testing. Dr. Hecker served as an advisor/expert to several national and international organizations including Environment and Climate Change Canada, Health Canada, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the European Food Security Agency and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. He is a member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada, and a visiting/guest professor at Xiamen University, China. Markus has authored or co-authored over 180 peer-reviewed papers, review articles, editorials and book chapters, and currently serves on the board of directors of the Society of Toxicology and Chemistry (North America).