Glen Van Der Kraak, University of Guelph

Research

Endocrinology Fish physiology Insulin-like growth factor miRNA oocyte maturation Ovary Ovulation Prostaglandins

Latest papers

Effects of 17α‐Ethinylestradiol on Development and Gonadal Differentiation in the Estuarine Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus
Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology · 2026
Dibutyl phthalate disrupts energy metabolism and morphology in the gills and induces hepatotoxicity in zebrafish
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry · 2023
Influence of the aquatic environment and 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 on calcium influx in the intestine of adult zebrafish
Biochimie · 2023

All 48 publications

Latest funding

Multifactorial regulation of ovarian function in fish
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$198,000
High Throughput Real-Time PCR (qPCR) for AAC Genomics Core Lab
NSERC · 2020 · Principal investigator
$146,175
Assessing the impact of wastewater treatment plant upgrades on fish health
NSERC · 2018 · Co-investigator
$171,888

All 34 grants and awards

48 publications.

01

Effects of 17α‐Ethinylestradiol on Development and Gonadal Differentiation in the Estuarine Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus

Chehade I, Sing‐Judge C, Corrigan E, Lister A, Van Der Kraak G, MacLatchy D

Journal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology20261 citations

DOI: 10.1002/jez.70045

02

Dibutyl phthalate disrupts energy metabolism and morphology in the gills and induces hepatotoxicity in zebrafish

Rodrigues K, Batista-Silva H, de Moura KRS, Van Der Kraak G, Silva FRMB

Fish Physiology and Biochemistry202312 citations

DOI: 10.1007/s10695-023-01227-z

03

Influence of the aquatic environment and 1α,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 on calcium influx in the intestine of adult zebrafish

Dambrós BF, Batista da Silva H, de Moura KRS, Gomes Castro AJ, Van Der Kraak G, Silva FRMB

Biochimie20231 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.biochi.2023.07.004

04

In vivo and in vitro short-term bisphenol A exposures disrupt testicular energy metabolism and negatively impact spermatogenesis in zebrafish

Batista-Silva H, Rodrigues K, de Moura KRS, Elie N, Van Der Kraak G, Delalande C, Silva FRMB

Reproductive Toxicology202224 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.11.001

05

Effect of water temperature and food availability on growth performance, sex ratio and gonadal development in juvenile convict cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata)

Abdollahpour H, Falahatkar B, Van Der Kraak G

Journal of Thermal Biology202215 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2022.103255

06

Calcium influx and spermatogenesis in the testis and liver enzyme activities in the zebrafish are rapidly modulated by the calcium content of the water

Batista-Silva H, Dambrós BF, de Moura KRS, Elie N, Delalande C, Van Der Kraak G, Silva FRMB

Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology -Part A : Molecular and Integrative Physiology20227 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpa.2022.111227

07

Assessment of risks to listed species from the use of atrazine in the USA: a perspective

Smith PN, Armbrust KL, Brain RA, Chen W, Galic N, Ghebremichael L, Giddings JM, Hanson ML, Maul J, Van Der Kraak G

Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health - Part B: Critical Reviews202163 citations

DOI: 10.1080/10937404.2021.1902890

08

Pyriproxyfen induces intracellular calcium overload and alters antioxidant defenses in Danio rerio testis that may influence ongoing spermatogenesis

Staldoni de Oliveira V, Gomes Castro AJ, Marins K, Bittencourt Mendes AK, Araújo Leite GA, Zamoner A, Van Der Kraak G, Mena Barreto Silva FR

Environmental Pollution202123 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2020.116055

09

Nuclear progesterone receptor regulates ptger4b and PLA2G4A expression in zebrafish (Danio rerio) ovulation

Baker SJC, Corrigan E, Melnyk N, Hilker R, Van Der Kraak G

General and Comparative Endocrinology202114 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2021.113842

10

ADAMTS1 is regulated by the EP4 receptor in the zebrafish ovary

Baker SJC, Van Der Kraak G

General and Comparative Endocrinology20215 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2021.113835

Multifactorial regulation of ovarian function in fish

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Van Der Kraak, Glen

Keywords: reproduction; ovary; ovulation; endocrinology; steroid hormones; prostaglandins; insulin-like growth factor; mirna; oocyte maturation; fish physiology

$198,000

High Throughput Real-Time PCR (qPCR) for AAC Genomics Core Lab

Principal investigatorNSERC2020Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: VanDerKraak, Glen

$146,175

Assessing the impact of wastewater treatment plant upgrades on fish health

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: Servos, Mark

$171,888

Proposed development of a mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) early life-stage bioassay as a surrogate to wild fish surveys

Co-investigatorNSERC2018Collaborative Research and Development Grants

Principal investigators: MacLatchy, Deborah

$120,000

Zebrafish Advanced Life Support System

Co-investigatorNSERC2017Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: VanRaay, Terence

$149,850

High throughput digital PCR facility

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Gillis, Todd

$140,157

Multifactorial Regulation of Ovarian Function in Fish

Principal investigatorNSERC2015Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: VanDerKraak, Glen

$245,000

From molecules to mammals: multi-level hormone analysis in the field and lab

Co-investigatorNSERC2015Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Newman, Amy

$81,385

Recovery of fish populations in response to major infrastructure investments at municipal wastewater treatment plants

Co-investigatorNSERC2014Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Servos, Mark

$539,395

Respirometry and environmental control in micro aquatic systems

Co-investigatorNSERC2013Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Wright, Patricia

$81,292

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Biology
Integrative Biology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Environment and Geography

Co-authors at University of Guelph, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Warren Foster

Obstetrics & Gynecology

2 shared papers, latest 2015

Mark Hanson

Environment and Geography

1 shared papers, latest 2016

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Endocrinology Dear Professor Van Der Kraak, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Effects of 17α‐Ethinylestradiol on Development and Gonadal Differentiation in the Estuarine Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your NSERC-funded project "Multifactorial regulation of ovarian function in fish" (2020), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

Glen Van Der Kraak