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Mikael Harju

Senior Scientist

+47 63 89 82 85

+47 976 06 741

Environmental Chemistry and Health Effects

Fram Centre, Tromsø

mih@nilu.no

Mikael Harju

Dr. Mikael Harju‘s core competence lies in environmental analytical chemistry, with a main focus on studying and reducing organic pollutants in Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems.  

As a researcher at NILU in Tromsø, he is driven by a desire to develop advanced, reliable methods for detection, quantification and assessment of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and new environmental pollutants. His work is specifically aimed at understanding how these pollutants interact with biotic and abiotic components of vulnerable ecosystems, where cold climates and unique ecological factors can influence how the pollutants are dispersed and decomposed. 

Throughout his career, he has specialized in improving analytical methods for sensitive matrices, such as fish and other biological material, to deliver data that is essential for environmental monitoring and risk assessments. His goal is not only to improve analytical precision, but also to contribute to public health and environmental policy through sound science. He is motivated by the opportunity to combine applied chemistry with ecosystem conservation efforts, and to protect these important areas and their communities from long-term pollution problems. 

Mikael Harju has 78 publications at NILU:

Environmental pollutants in the terrestrial and urban environment 2023

Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Moe, Børge; Davie-Martin, Cleo Lisa; Borgen, Anders; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Nordang, Unni Mette; Løge, Oda Siebke; Harju, Mikael; Bæk, Kine; Hanssen, Linda

2024

Development of a supramolecular solvent–based extraction method for application to quantitative analyses of a wide range of organic contaminants in indoor dust

Marcinekova, Paula; Melymuk, Lisa; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Martinelli, Erika; Jilkova, Simona Rozárka; Martiník, Jakub; Senk, Petr; Kukučka, Petr; Audyc, Ondřej; Kohoutek, Jiří; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Håland, Alexander; Borgen, Anders; Eikenes, Heidi; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Cebula, Zofia; Rostkowski, Pawel

2024

Dechloranes and chlorinated paraffins in sediments and biota of two subarctic lakes

Arriola, Aline; Al Saify, Insam; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Amundsen, Per-Arne; Evenset, Anita; Möckel, Claudia; Krogseth, Ingjerd Sunde

2024

Can plastic related chemicals be indicators of plastic ingestion in an Arctic seabird?

Collard, France; Tulatz, Felix; Harju, Mikael; Herzke, Dorte; Bourgeon, Sophie; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing

2024

Phthalate contamination in marine mammals off the Norwegian coast

Andvik, Clare; Bories, Pierre; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine; Jourdain, Eve; Karoliussen, Richard; Rikardsen, Audun; Routti, Heli; Blévin, Pierre

2023

Emerging contaminant accumulation in an Arctic marine food web

Giebichenstein, Julia; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Varpe, Øystein; Andersen, Tom; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Borgå, Katrine

2023

Across the Seasons: Persistent Organic Pollutants in an Arctic Pelagic Food Web

Giebichenstein, Julia; Harju, Mikael; Varpe, Øystein; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Andersen, Tom; Borgå, Katrine

2023

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater food webs (MILFERSK) 2022

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Bæk, Kine; Rundberget, Thomas; Øxnevad, Sigurd; Ruus, Anders; Grung, Merete; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2023

Environmental pollutants in the terrestrial and urban environment 2022

Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Moe, Børge; Borgen, Anders; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Nordang, Unni Mette; Bæk, Kine; Nipen, Maja; Harju, Mikael; Hanssen, Linda

2023

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Johannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2023

Establishment of killer whale (Orcinus orca) primary fibroblast cell cultures and their transcriptomic responses to pollutant exposure

Bjørneset, J.; Blévin, P.; Bjørnstad, P.M.; Dalmo, R.A.; Goksøyr, A.; Harju, M.; Limonta, G.; Panti, C.; Rikardsen, A.H.; Sundaram, A.Y.M.; Yadetie, F.; Routti, H.

2023

Plastic contamination in fulmars in the European Arctic over 25 years

Collard, France; Tulatz, Felix; Husabø, Eirin; Benjaminsen, Stine Charlotte; Krapp, Rupert; Strøm, Hallvard; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Halsband, Claudia; Sagerup, Kjetil; Tarroux, Arnaud; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Anderssen, Kathryn Elizabeth

2023

High levels of emerging and legacy contaminants in whales from Norway

Andvik, Clare Margaret; Jourdain, Eve Marie; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Harju, Mikael; Haug, Tore; Karoliussen, Richard; Borgå, Katrine

2022

Screening Programme 2021

Schlabach, Martin; van Bavel, Bert; Bæk, Kine; Dadkhah, Mona Eftekhar; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Reid, Malcolm James; Rostkowski, Pawel; Rundberget, Thomas; Ndungu, Kuria; Rødland, Elisabeth Strandbråten; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Harju, Mikael; Beylich, Bjørnar; Vogelsang, Christian

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of contaminants to organisms exposed to stormwater in Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of pollutants to marine organisms in Sørfjorden, Norway

Petersen, Karina; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Ruus, Anders; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of contaminants to organisms exposed to stormwater in Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Johannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Occurrence of emerging brominated flame retardants and organophosphate esters in marine wildlife from the Norwegian Arctic

Lippold, Anna; Harju, Mikael; Aars, Jon; Blévin, Pierre; Bytingsvik, Jenny; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Lydersen, Christian; Rikardsen, Audun H.; Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli

2022

Characterisation and evaluation of the environmental risk of stormwater emissions from Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, Eline Mosleth; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Målinger av miljøgifter i luft ved Franzefoss Eide på Sotra og Husøya ved Kristiansund

Berglen, Tore Flatlandsmo; Vik, Aasmund Fahre; Mortensen, Tore; Andresen, Erik; Bæk, Kine; Davanger, Kirsten; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Gundersen, Hans; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Nipen, Maja; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Röhler, Laura; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Skaar, Jøran Solnes

2022

Screening Programme 2020, Part 1 and 2: Plastic Additives and REACH Compounds

Schlabach, Martin; van Bavel, Bert; Bæk, Kine; Dadkhah, Mona Eftekhar; Eikenes, Heidi; Halse, Anne Karine; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Reid, Malcolm James; Rostkowski, Pawel; Rundberget, Thomas; Baz-Lomba, Jose Antonio; Kringstad, Alfhild; Rødland, Elisabeth Strandbråten; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Harju, Mikael; Beylich, Bjørnar; Vogelsang, Christian

2022

High levels of emerging and legacy contaminants in stranded marine mammals from Norway

Andvik, Clare Margaret; Jourdain, Eve Marie; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Harju, Mikael; Haug, Tore; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Karoliussen, Richard; Borgå, Katrine

2021

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2020 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Kildahl, Henriette ; Øxnevad, Sigurd; Rundberget, Thomas; Bæk, Kine; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Halse, Anne Karine; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2021

Concentrations and endocrine disruptive potential of phthalates in marine mammals from the Norwegian Arctic

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Lühmann, Katharina; Aars, Jon; Ask, Amalie; Goksøyr, Anders; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian

2021

Pollutants in ocean’s giants

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Lühmann, Katharina; Kovacs, Kit M.; Harju, Mikael; Goksøyr, Anders

2021

Ingested plastics in northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis): A pathway for polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure?

Neumann, Svenja; Harju, Mikael; Herzke, Dorte; Anker-Nilssen, Tycho; Christensen-Dalsgaard, Signe; Langset, Magdalene; Gabrielsen, Geir W.

2021

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2019 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Rundberget, Thomas; Bæk, Kine; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Halse, Anne Karine; Götsch, Arntraut; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2020

The Arctic tundra and its soil-dwelling springtails (Collembola) reflect nitrogen and contaminants biotransported by seabirds

Kristiansen, Silje Marie; Leinaas, Hans Petter; Herzke, Dorte; Hylland, Ketil; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine

2019

Assessment of additives used in plastic in seabirds

Herzke, Dorte; Rostkowski, Pawel; Harju, Mikael; Borgen, Anders; Christensen-Dalsgaard, Signe

2019

Seabird-transported contaminants are reflected in the Arctic tundra, but not in its soil-dwelling springtails (Collembola)

Kristiansen, Silje Marie; Leinaas, Hans Petter; Herzke, Dorte; Hylland, Ketil; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine

2019

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2018 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Rundberget, Thomas; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Rostkowski, Pawel; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2019

Environmental contaminants modulate the transcriptional activity of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA)

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Berg, Mari Katrine; Lille-Langøy, Roger; Øygarden, Lene; Harju, Mikael; Dietz, Rune; Sonne, Christian; Goksøyr, Anders

2019

Environmental contaminants modulate the transcriptional activity of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA)

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Berg, Mari Katrine; Lille-Langøy, Roger; Øygarden, Lene Eidsvik; Harju, Mikael; Sonne, C.; Dietz, R.; Goksøyr, Anders

2019

Contaminants in Atlantic walruses Part 2: Relationships with endocrine and immune systems

Routti, Heli; Diot, Beatrice; Panti, Cristina; Duale, Nur; Fossi, Maria Cristina; Harju, Mikael; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian; Scotter, Sophie Ellen; Villanger, Gro Dehli; Bourgeon, Sophie

2019

Contaminants in Atlantic walruses in Svalbard Part 1: Relationships between exposure, diet and pathogen prevalence

Scotter, Sophie Ellen; Tryland, Morten; Nymo, Ingebjørg Helena; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Lydersen, Christian; Kovacs, Kit M.; Klein, Jörn; Fisk, Aaron T.; Routti, Heli

2019

Analyses of selected organic contaminants and metals in coffee cups. Technical report.

Rostkowski, Pawel; Uggerud, Hilde Thelle; Harju, Mikael; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Borgen, Anders; Kringstad, Alfhild; Bjørklund, Morten; Thomassen, Silje Eltvik; Vadset, Marit; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Eikenes, Heidi; Reid, Malcolm James

2018

Analyses of selected organic contaminants and metals in drinking bottles. Technical report.

Rostkowski, Pawel Marian; Uggerud, Hilde Thelle; Harju, Mikael; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Borgen, Anders; Kringstad, Alfhild; Bjørklund, Morten; Thomassen, Silje Eltvik; Vadset, Marit; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Eikenes, Heidi; Reid, Malcolm James

2018

Sucking clams or hunting seals – consequences to walrus health

Routti, Heli; Bourgeon, Sophie; Diot, B.; Duale, Nur; Fisk, A. T.; Fossi, M.; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Kovacs, K. M.; Lydersen, C.; Nymo, Ingebjørg Helena; Panti, C.; Scotter, S.; Tryland, Morten; Villanger, Gro Dehli

2018

Non-target screening of new compounds in Arctic apex predators.

Harju, M.; Routti, H.; Røhler, L.; Rostkowski, P.; Aars, J.; Lydersen, C.; Kovacs, K. M.; Gabrielsen, G. W.

2017

In vitro and in silico techniques as a tool to assess effects of pollutants on polar bear energy homeostasis.

Routti, H.; Berg, M.; Goksøyr, A.; Harju, M.; Helgason, L.; Fink, T.; Kristiansen, K.; Lille-Langøy, R.; Rusten, M.; Sylte, I.; Øygarden, L.

2016

Environmental chemicals modulate polar bear (Ursus maritimus) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) and adipogenesis in vitro.

Routti, H.; Lille-Langøy, R.; Berg, M.K.; Fink, T.; Harju, M.; Kristiansen, K.; Rostkowski, P.; Rusten, M.; Sylte, I.; Øygarden, L.; Goksøyr, A.

2016

Evaluating the climate and air quality impacts of short-lived pollutants.

Stohl, A.; Aamaas, B.; Amann, M.; Baker, L.H.; Bellouin, N.; Berntsen, T.K.; Boucher, O.; Cherian, R.; Collins, W.; Daskalakis, N.; Dusinska, M.; Eckhardt, S.; Fuglestvedt, J.S.; Harju, M.; Heyes, C.; Hodnebrog, Ø.; Hao, J.; Im, U.; Kanakidou, M.; Klimont, Z.; Kupiainen, K.; Law, K.S.; Lund, M.T.; Maas, R.; MacIntosh, C.R.; Myhre, G.; Myriokefalitakis, S.; Olivié, D.; Quaas, J.; Quennehen, B.; Raut, J.-C.; Rumbold, S.T.; Samset, B.H.; Schulz, M.; Seland, Ø.; Shine, K.P.; Skeie, R.B.; Wang, S.; Yttri, K.E.; Zhu, T.

2015

A broad cocktail of environmental pollutants found in eggs of three seabird species from remote colonies in Norway.

Huber, S.; Warner, N.A.; Nygård, T.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj, L.; Hanssen, L.

2015

Towards an alternative testing strategy for nanomaterials used in nanomedicine: Lessons from NanoTEST.

Dusinska, M.; Boland, S.; Saunders, M.; Juillerat-Jeanneret, L.; Tran, L.; Pojana, G.; Marcomini, A.; Volkovova, K.; Tulinska, J.; Knudsen, L.E.; Gombau, L.; Whelan, M.; Collins, A.R.; Marano, F,, Housiadas, C.; Bilanicova, D.; Kenzaoui, B.H.; Carreira, S.C.; Magdolenova, Z.; Fjellsbø, L.; Huk, A.; Handy, R.; Walker, L.; Barancokova, M.; Bartonova, A.; Burello, E.; Castell, J.; Cowie, H.; Drlickova, M.; Guadagnini, R.; Harris, H.; Harju, M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Hurbankova, M.; Kazimirova, A.; Kovacikova, Z.; Kuricova, M.; Liskova, A.; Milcamps, A.; Neubauerova, E.; Palosaari, T.; Papazafiri, P.; Pilou, M.; Poulsen, M.S.; Ross, B.; Rundén-Pran, E.; Sebekova, K.; Staruchova, M.; Vallotto, D.; Worth, A.

2015

Biological impact assessment of nanomaterial used in nanomedicine. Introduction to the NanoTEST project.

Juillerat, L.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Dusinska, M.; Collins, A.R.; Handy, R.; Riediker, M.; the NanoTEST Consortium.

2015

Screening program 2013. New bisphenols, organic peroxides, fluorinated siloxanes, organic UV filters and selected PBT substances.

Thomas, K.; Schlabach, M.; Langford, K.; Fjeld, E.; Øxnevad, S.; Rundberget, T.; Bæk, K.; Rostkowski, P.; Harju, M.

2014

First investigation of a broad cocktail of environmental pollutants in eggs of three seabird species from remote areas within the Norwegian marine environment.

Huber, S.; Warner, N.A.; Nygård, T.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj,L.; Schlabach, M.; Hanssen, L.

2014

Screening of environmental pollutants in seabird eggs from Sklinna and Røst.

Huber, S.; Nygård, T.; Warner, N.A.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj, L.; Schlabach, M.; Hanssen, L.

2014

PBDEs and new brominated flame retardants in Arctic biota.

Herzke, D.; Sagerup, K.; Harju, M.; Routti, H.; Evenset, A.; Fuglei, E.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

Effect of reduced food intake on toxicokinetics of halogenated organic contaminants in herring gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.

Routti, H.; Helgason, L.B.; Arukwe, A.; Wolkers, H.; Heimstad, E.S.; Harju, M.; Berg, V.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

A screening of liver, kidney, and thyroid gland morphology in organochlorine-contaminated glaucous gulls (Larus hyperboreus) from Svalbard.

Sonne, C.; Mæhre, S.A.B.; Sagerup, K.; Harju, M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Leifsson, P.S.; Dietz, R.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

Alternative approaches to standard toxicity testing. TQP ID 9-OPTION-257430181-NILU.

Harju, M.; Ravnum, S.; Rundén-Pran, E.; Grossberndt, S.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Dusinska, M.; Heimstad, E.S.

2011

Brominated flame retardants (BFR) in the Nordic environment.

Schlabach, M.; Remberger, M.; Brorström-Lunden, E.; Norström, K.; Kaj, L.; Andersson, H.; Herzke, D.; Borgen, A.; Harju, M.

2011

Alternative approaches to standard toxicity testing, TQP ID 9 – 257430120 – NILU.

Harju, M.; Ravnum, S.; Fjellsbø, L.; Dusinska, M.; Heimstad, E.S.

2011

New brominated flame retardants in Arctic biota.

Sagerup, K.; Herzke, D.; Harju, M.; Evenset, A.; Christensen, G.N.; Routti, H.; Fuglei, E.; Aars, J.; Strøm, H.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2010

Biotransformation of PCBs in Arctic seabirds: Characterization of phase I and II pathways at transcriptional, translational and activity levels.

Helgason, L.B.; Arukwe, A.; Gabrielsen, G.W.; Harju, M.; Hegseth, M.N.; Heimstad, E.S.; Jørgensen, E.H.; Mortensen, A.S.; Wolkers, J.

2010

Development of methodology for alternative testing strategies for the assessment of the toxicological profile of nanoparticles used in medical diagnostics. NanoTEST – EC FP7 project.

Dusinska, M.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Harju, M.; Bartonova, A.; Tran, L.; Juillerat-Jeanneret, L.; Halamoda, B.; Mranao, F.; Boland, S.; Saunders, M.; Cartwright, L.; Carreira, S.; Thawley, S.; Whelan, M.; Klein, C.; Housiadas, C.; Volkonova, K.; Tulinska, J.; Beno, M.; Sebekova, K.; Knudsen, L.E.; Mose, T.; Castell, J.V.; Vilà, M.R.; Gombau, L.; Jepson, M.; Pojana, G.; Marcomini, A.

2009

Miljøgifter i bydyr (MILBY)

Environmental toxins in urban animals (MILBY) is a program commissioned by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The program is led by NILU in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research […]

Project period: 2013 – 2026

Ongoing

Dr. Mikael Harju‘s core competence lies in environmental analytical chemistry, with a main focus on studying and reducing organic pollutants in Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems.  

As a researcher at NILU in Tromsø, he is driven by a desire to develop advanced, reliable methods for detection, quantification and assessment of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and new environmental pollutants. His work is specifically aimed at understanding how these pollutants interact with biotic and abiotic components of vulnerable ecosystems, where cold climates and unique ecological factors can influence how the pollutants are dispersed and decomposed. 

Throughout his career, he has specialized in improving analytical methods for sensitive matrices, such as fish and other biological material, to deliver data that is essential for environmental monitoring and risk assessments. His goal is not only to improve analytical precision, but also to contribute to public health and environmental policy through sound science. He is motivated by the opportunity to combine applied chemistry with ecosystem conservation efforts, and to protect these important areas and their communities from long-term pollution problems. 

Mikael Harju has 78 publications at NILU:

Environmental pollutants in the terrestrial and urban environment 2023

Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Moe, Børge; Davie-Martin, Cleo Lisa; Borgen, Anders; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Nordang, Unni Mette; Løge, Oda Siebke; Harju, Mikael; Bæk, Kine; Hanssen, Linda

2024

Development of a supramolecular solvent–based extraction method for application to quantitative analyses of a wide range of organic contaminants in indoor dust

Marcinekova, Paula; Melymuk, Lisa; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Martinelli, Erika; Jilkova, Simona Rozárka; Martiník, Jakub; Senk, Petr; Kukučka, Petr; Audyc, Ondřej; Kohoutek, Jiří; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Håland, Alexander; Borgen, Anders; Eikenes, Heidi; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Cebula, Zofia; Rostkowski, Pawel

2024

Dechloranes and chlorinated paraffins in sediments and biota of two subarctic lakes

Arriola, Aline; Al Saify, Insam; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Amundsen, Per-Arne; Evenset, Anita; Möckel, Claudia; Krogseth, Ingjerd Sunde

2024

Can plastic related chemicals be indicators of plastic ingestion in an Arctic seabird?

Collard, France; Tulatz, Felix; Harju, Mikael; Herzke, Dorte; Bourgeon, Sophie; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing

2024

Phthalate contamination in marine mammals off the Norwegian coast

Andvik, Clare; Bories, Pierre; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine; Jourdain, Eve; Karoliussen, Richard; Rikardsen, Audun; Routti, Heli; Blévin, Pierre

2023

Emerging contaminant accumulation in an Arctic marine food web

Giebichenstein, Julia; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Varpe, Øystein; Andersen, Tom; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Borgå, Katrine

2023

Across the Seasons: Persistent Organic Pollutants in an Arctic Pelagic Food Web

Giebichenstein, Julia; Harju, Mikael; Varpe, Øystein; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Andersen, Tom; Borgå, Katrine

2023

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater food webs (MILFERSK) 2022

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Bæk, Kine; Rundberget, Thomas; Øxnevad, Sigurd; Ruus, Anders; Grung, Merete; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2023

Environmental pollutants in the terrestrial and urban environment 2022

Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Moe, Børge; Borgen, Anders; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Nordang, Unni Mette; Bæk, Kine; Nipen, Maja; Harju, Mikael; Hanssen, Linda

2023

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Johannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2023

Establishment of killer whale (Orcinus orca) primary fibroblast cell cultures and their transcriptomic responses to pollutant exposure

Bjørneset, J.; Blévin, P.; Bjørnstad, P.M.; Dalmo, R.A.; Goksøyr, A.; Harju, M.; Limonta, G.; Panti, C.; Rikardsen, A.H.; Sundaram, A.Y.M.; Yadetie, F.; Routti, H.

2023

Plastic contamination in fulmars in the European Arctic over 25 years

Collard, France; Tulatz, Felix; Husabø, Eirin; Benjaminsen, Stine Charlotte; Krapp, Rupert; Strøm, Hallvard; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Halsband, Claudia; Sagerup, Kjetil; Tarroux, Arnaud; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Anderssen, Kathryn Elizabeth

2023

High levels of emerging and legacy contaminants in whales from Norway

Andvik, Clare Margaret; Jourdain, Eve Marie; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Harju, Mikael; Haug, Tore; Karoliussen, Richard; Borgå, Katrine

2022

Screening Programme 2021

Schlabach, Martin; van Bavel, Bert; Bæk, Kine; Dadkhah, Mona Eftekhar; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Reid, Malcolm James; Rostkowski, Pawel; Rundberget, Thomas; Ndungu, Kuria; Rødland, Elisabeth Strandbråten; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Harju, Mikael; Beylich, Bjørnar; Vogelsang, Christian

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of contaminants to organisms exposed to stormwater in Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of pollutants to marine organisms in Sørfjorden, Norway

Petersen, Karina; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Ruus, Anders; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Characterisation of cumulative risk of contaminants to organisms exposed to stormwater in Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Wolf, Raoul; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, E. M.; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Johannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Occurrence of emerging brominated flame retardants and organophosphate esters in marine wildlife from the Norwegian Arctic

Lippold, Anna; Harju, Mikael; Aars, Jon; Blévin, Pierre; Bytingsvik, Jenny; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Lydersen, Christian; Rikardsen, Audun H.; Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli

2022

Characterisation and evaluation of the environmental risk of stormwater emissions from Oslo, Norway

Ruus, Anders; Xie, Li; Petersen, Karina; Færgestad, Eline Mosleth; Heimstad, Eldbjørg Sofie; Harju, Mikael; Tollefsen, Knut-Erik

2022

Plastic ingestion and associated additives in Faroe Islands chicks of the Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis

Collard, France; Leconte, Simon; Danielsen, Jóhannis; Halsband, Claudia; Herzke, Dorte; Harju, Mikael; Tulatz, Felix; Gabrielsen, Geir Wing; Tarroux, Arnaud

2022

Målinger av miljøgifter i luft ved Franzefoss Eide på Sotra og Husøya ved Kristiansund

Berglen, Tore Flatlandsmo; Vik, Aasmund Fahre; Mortensen, Tore; Andresen, Erik; Bæk, Kine; Davanger, Kirsten; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Gundersen, Hans; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Nipen, Maja; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Röhler, Laura; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Skaar, Jøran Solnes

2022

Screening Programme 2020, Part 1 and 2: Plastic Additives and REACH Compounds

Schlabach, Martin; van Bavel, Bert; Bæk, Kine; Dadkhah, Mona Eftekhar; Eikenes, Heidi; Halse, Anne Karine; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Bohlin-Nizzetto, Pernilla; Reid, Malcolm James; Rostkowski, Pawel; Rundberget, Thomas; Baz-Lomba, Jose Antonio; Kringstad, Alfhild; Rødland, Elisabeth Strandbråten; Schmidbauer, Norbert; Harju, Mikael; Beylich, Bjørnar; Vogelsang, Christian

2022

High levels of emerging and legacy contaminants in stranded marine mammals from Norway

Andvik, Clare Margaret; Jourdain, Eve Marie; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Harju, Mikael; Haug, Tore; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Karoliussen, Richard; Borgå, Katrine

2021

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2020 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Kildahl, Henriette ; Øxnevad, Sigurd; Rundberget, Thomas; Bæk, Kine; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Halse, Anne Karine; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2021

Concentrations and endocrine disruptive potential of phthalates in marine mammals from the Norwegian Arctic

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Harju, Mikael; Lühmann, Katharina; Aars, Jon; Ask, Amalie; Goksøyr, Anders; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian

2021

Pollutants in ocean’s giants

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Lühmann, Katharina; Kovacs, Kit M.; Harju, Mikael; Goksøyr, Anders

2021

Ingested plastics in northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis): A pathway for polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure?

Neumann, Svenja; Harju, Mikael; Herzke, Dorte; Anker-Nilssen, Tycho; Christensen-Dalsgaard, Signe; Langset, Magdalene; Gabrielsen, Geir W.

2021

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2019 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Rundberget, Thomas; Bæk, Kine; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Halse, Anne Karine; Götsch, Arntraut; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2020

The Arctic tundra and its soil-dwelling springtails (Collembola) reflect nitrogen and contaminants biotransported by seabirds

Kristiansen, Silje Marie; Leinaas, Hans Petter; Herzke, Dorte; Hylland, Ketil; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine

2019

Assessment of additives used in plastic in seabirds

Herzke, Dorte; Rostkowski, Pawel; Harju, Mikael; Borgen, Anders; Christensen-Dalsgaard, Signe

2019

Seabird-transported contaminants are reflected in the Arctic tundra, but not in its soil-dwelling springtails (Collembola)

Kristiansen, Silje Marie; Leinaas, Hans Petter; Herzke, Dorte; Hylland, Ketil; Gabrielsen, Geir W.; Harju, Mikael; Borgå, Katrine

2019

Monitoring of environmental contaminants in freshwater ecosystems 2018 – Occurrence and biomagnification

Jartun, Morten; Økelsrud, Asle; Rundberget, Thomas; Enge, Ellen Katrin; Rostkowski, Pawel; Warner, Nicholas Alexander; Harju, Mikael; Johansen, Ingar

2019

Environmental contaminants modulate the transcriptional activity of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA)

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Berg, Mari Katrine; Lille-Langøy, Roger; Øygarden, Lene; Harju, Mikael; Dietz, Rune; Sonne, Christian; Goksøyr, Anders

2019

Environmental contaminants modulate the transcriptional activity of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and human peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARA)

Routti, Heli Anna Irmeli; Berg, Mari Katrine; Lille-Langøy, Roger; Øygarden, Lene Eidsvik; Harju, Mikael; Sonne, C.; Dietz, R.; Goksøyr, Anders

2019

Contaminants in Atlantic walruses Part 2: Relationships with endocrine and immune systems

Routti, Heli; Diot, Beatrice; Panti, Cristina; Duale, Nur; Fossi, Maria Cristina; Harju, Mikael; Kovacs, Kit M.; Lydersen, Christian; Scotter, Sophie Ellen; Villanger, Gro Dehli; Bourgeon, Sophie

2019

Contaminants in Atlantic walruses in Svalbard Part 1: Relationships between exposure, diet and pathogen prevalence

Scotter, Sophie Ellen; Tryland, Morten; Nymo, Ingebjørg Helena; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Lydersen, Christian; Kovacs, Kit M.; Klein, Jörn; Fisk, Aaron T.; Routti, Heli

2019

Analyses of selected organic contaminants and metals in coffee cups. Technical report.

Rostkowski, Pawel; Uggerud, Hilde Thelle; Harju, Mikael; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Borgen, Anders; Kringstad, Alfhild; Bjørklund, Morten; Thomassen, Silje Eltvik; Vadset, Marit; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Eikenes, Heidi; Reid, Malcolm James

2018

Analyses of selected organic contaminants and metals in drinking bottles. Technical report.

Rostkowski, Pawel Marian; Uggerud, Hilde Thelle; Harju, Mikael; Nikiforov, Vladimir; Borgen, Anders; Kringstad, Alfhild; Bjørklund, Morten; Thomassen, Silje Eltvik; Vadset, Marit; Ghebremeskel, Mebrat; Eikenes, Heidi; Reid, Malcolm James

2018

Sucking clams or hunting seals – consequences to walrus health

Routti, Heli; Bourgeon, Sophie; Diot, B.; Duale, Nur; Fisk, A. T.; Fossi, M.; Hanssen, Linda; Harju, Mikael; Kovacs, K. M.; Lydersen, C.; Nymo, Ingebjørg Helena; Panti, C.; Scotter, S.; Tryland, Morten; Villanger, Gro Dehli

2018

Non-target screening of new compounds in Arctic apex predators.

Harju, M.; Routti, H.; Røhler, L.; Rostkowski, P.; Aars, J.; Lydersen, C.; Kovacs, K. M.; Gabrielsen, G. W.

2017

In vitro and in silico techniques as a tool to assess effects of pollutants on polar bear energy homeostasis.

Routti, H.; Berg, M.; Goksøyr, A.; Harju, M.; Helgason, L.; Fink, T.; Kristiansen, K.; Lille-Langøy, R.; Rusten, M.; Sylte, I.; Øygarden, L.

2016

Environmental chemicals modulate polar bear (Ursus maritimus) peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG) and adipogenesis in vitro.

Routti, H.; Lille-Langøy, R.; Berg, M.K.; Fink, T.; Harju, M.; Kristiansen, K.; Rostkowski, P.; Rusten, M.; Sylte, I.; Øygarden, L.; Goksøyr, A.

2016

Evaluating the climate and air quality impacts of short-lived pollutants.

Stohl, A.; Aamaas, B.; Amann, M.; Baker, L.H.; Bellouin, N.; Berntsen, T.K.; Boucher, O.; Cherian, R.; Collins, W.; Daskalakis, N.; Dusinska, M.; Eckhardt, S.; Fuglestvedt, J.S.; Harju, M.; Heyes, C.; Hodnebrog, Ø.; Hao, J.; Im, U.; Kanakidou, M.; Klimont, Z.; Kupiainen, K.; Law, K.S.; Lund, M.T.; Maas, R.; MacIntosh, C.R.; Myhre, G.; Myriokefalitakis, S.; Olivié, D.; Quaas, J.; Quennehen, B.; Raut, J.-C.; Rumbold, S.T.; Samset, B.H.; Schulz, M.; Seland, Ø.; Shine, K.P.; Skeie, R.B.; Wang, S.; Yttri, K.E.; Zhu, T.

2015

A broad cocktail of environmental pollutants found in eggs of three seabird species from remote colonies in Norway.

Huber, S.; Warner, N.A.; Nygård, T.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj, L.; Hanssen, L.

2015

Towards an alternative testing strategy for nanomaterials used in nanomedicine: Lessons from NanoTEST.

Dusinska, M.; Boland, S.; Saunders, M.; Juillerat-Jeanneret, L.; Tran, L.; Pojana, G.; Marcomini, A.; Volkovova, K.; Tulinska, J.; Knudsen, L.E.; Gombau, L.; Whelan, M.; Collins, A.R.; Marano, F,, Housiadas, C.; Bilanicova, D.; Kenzaoui, B.H.; Carreira, S.C.; Magdolenova, Z.; Fjellsbø, L.; Huk, A.; Handy, R.; Walker, L.; Barancokova, M.; Bartonova, A.; Burello, E.; Castell, J.; Cowie, H.; Drlickova, M.; Guadagnini, R.; Harris, H.; Harju, M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Hurbankova, M.; Kazimirova, A.; Kovacikova, Z.; Kuricova, M.; Liskova, A.; Milcamps, A.; Neubauerova, E.; Palosaari, T.; Papazafiri, P.; Pilou, M.; Poulsen, M.S.; Ross, B.; Rundén-Pran, E.; Sebekova, K.; Staruchova, M.; Vallotto, D.; Worth, A.

2015

Biological impact assessment of nanomaterial used in nanomedicine. Introduction to the NanoTEST project.

Juillerat, L.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Dusinska, M.; Collins, A.R.; Handy, R.; Riediker, M.; the NanoTEST Consortium.

2015

Screening program 2013. New bisphenols, organic peroxides, fluorinated siloxanes, organic UV filters and selected PBT substances.

Thomas, K.; Schlabach, M.; Langford, K.; Fjeld, E.; Øxnevad, S.; Rundberget, T.; Bæk, K.; Rostkowski, P.; Harju, M.

2014

First investigation of a broad cocktail of environmental pollutants in eggs of three seabird species from remote areas within the Norwegian marine environment.

Huber, S.; Warner, N.A.; Nygård, T.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj,L.; Schlabach, M.; Hanssen, L.

2014

Screening of environmental pollutants in seabird eggs from Sklinna and Røst.

Huber, S.; Nygård, T.; Warner, N.A.; Remberger, M.; Harju, M.; Uggerud, H.T.; Kaj, L.; Schlabach, M.; Hanssen, L.

2014

PBDEs and new brominated flame retardants in Arctic biota.

Herzke, D.; Sagerup, K.; Harju, M.; Routti, H.; Evenset, A.; Fuglei, E.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

Effect of reduced food intake on toxicokinetics of halogenated organic contaminants in herring gull (Larus argentatus) chicks.

Routti, H.; Helgason, L.B.; Arukwe, A.; Wolkers, H.; Heimstad, E.S.; Harju, M.; Berg, V.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

A screening of liver, kidney, and thyroid gland morphology in organochlorine-contaminated glaucous gulls (Larus hyperboreus) from Svalbard.

Sonne, C.; Mæhre, S.A.B.; Sagerup, K.; Harju, M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Leifsson, P.S.; Dietz, R.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2013

Alternative approaches to standard toxicity testing. TQP ID 9-OPTION-257430181-NILU.

Harju, M.; Ravnum, S.; Rundén-Pran, E.; Grossberndt, S.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Dusinska, M.; Heimstad, E.S.

2011

Brominated flame retardants (BFR) in the Nordic environment.

Schlabach, M.; Remberger, M.; Brorström-Lunden, E.; Norström, K.; Kaj, L.; Andersson, H.; Herzke, D.; Borgen, A.; Harju, M.

2011

Alternative approaches to standard toxicity testing, TQP ID 9 – 257430120 – NILU.

Harju, M.; Ravnum, S.; Fjellsbø, L.; Dusinska, M.; Heimstad, E.S.

2011

New brominated flame retardants in Arctic biota.

Sagerup, K.; Herzke, D.; Harju, M.; Evenset, A.; Christensen, G.N.; Routti, H.; Fuglei, E.; Aars, J.; Strøm, H.; Gabrielsen, G.W.

2010

Biotransformation of PCBs in Arctic seabirds: Characterization of phase I and II pathways at transcriptional, translational and activity levels.

Helgason, L.B.; Arukwe, A.; Gabrielsen, G.W.; Harju, M.; Hegseth, M.N.; Heimstad, E.S.; Jørgensen, E.H.; Mortensen, A.S.; Wolkers, J.

2010

Development of methodology for alternative testing strategies for the assessment of the toxicological profile of nanoparticles used in medical diagnostics. NanoTEST – EC FP7 project.

Dusinska, M.; Fjellsbø, L.M.; Heimstad, E.S.; Harju, M.; Bartonova, A.; Tran, L.; Juillerat-Jeanneret, L.; Halamoda, B.; Mranao, F.; Boland, S.; Saunders, M.; Cartwright, L.; Carreira, S.; Thawley, S.; Whelan, M.; Klein, C.; Housiadas, C.; Volkonova, K.; Tulinska, J.; Beno, M.; Sebekova, K.; Knudsen, L.E.; Mose, T.; Castell, J.V.; Vilà, M.R.; Gombau, L.; Jepson, M.; Pojana, G.; Marcomini, A.

2009

Miljøgifter i bydyr (MILBY)

Environmental toxins in urban animals (MILBY) is a program commissioned by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The program is led by NILU in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research […]

Project period: 2013 – 2026

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