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Wes Flynn, PhD

Dr. Wes Flynn is a Research Ecologist at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center. His research interests focus on understanding the fate, transport, and effects of contaminants in aquatic ecosystems.

Professional Experience

  • Research Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey, 2021 – Present

  • Postdoctoral Scholar in Natural Resources, Purdue University, 2018-2021

  • Graduate Research Assistant, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory – Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia, 2012 - 2017

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Ecology, University of Georgia, 2017

  • B.S. in Biology, Penn State Erie, 2009

Science and Products

Comparative toxicity of aquatic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure in three species of amphibians

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are contaminants of concern due to their widespread occurrence in the environment, persistence, and potential to elicit a range of negative health effects. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are regularly detected in surface waters, but their effects on many aquatic organisms are still poorly understood. Species with thyroid-dependent development, like a
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Ecosystems, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center

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