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Dr

Sandra Nilsson

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Dr Sandra Nilsson is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), Lund University
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Environmental Science, The University of Queensland

Works

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28 works between 2019 and 2024

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2024

Journal Article

Spatial Variations in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Concentrations in Pooled Sera from Inland, Coastal, and Island Populations

Orr, Julia J., Toms, Leisa-Maree, Hobson, Peter, Kennedy, Carl, Langguth, Daman, Kucharski, Nathaniel, Olazo, Adriana Santivanez, Mueller, Jochen F. and Nilsson, Sandra (2024). Spatial Variations in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Concentrations in Pooled Sera from Inland, Coastal, and Island Populations. Environmental Research, 266 120482, 120482. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.120482

Spatial Variations in Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance Concentrations in Pooled Sera from Inland, Coastal, and Island Populations

2024

Journal Article

Trends of benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles in Australian pooled urine samples from 2012 to 2023

Que, Danielle E., Wang, Xianyu, Nilsson, Sandra, Zammit, Ian, Muir, Derek C. G., Rauert, Cassandra, Toms, Leisa-Maree L., Prasad, Pritesh, Shiels, Ryan G., Eaglesham, Geoff, Hobson, Peter, Langguth, Daman and Mueller, Jochen F. (2024). Trends of benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles in Australian pooled urine samples from 2012 to 2023. Environmental Science and Technology, 58 (45), 19960-19969. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.4c08824

Trends of benzotriazoles and benzothiazoles in Australian pooled urine samples from 2012 to 2023

2024

Journal Article

Temporal Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations Insights from Australian Human Biomonitoring 2002-2021 and the U.S. NHANES Programs 2003-2018

Taucare, Grechel, Chan, Gary, Nilsson, Sandra, Toms, Leisa-Maree L., Zhang, Xingyue, Mueller, Jochen F. and Jolliet, Olivier (2024). Temporal Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations Insights from Australian Human Biomonitoring 2002-2021 and the U.S. NHANES Programs 2003-2018. Environmental Research, 262 119777, 119777. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.119777

Temporal Trends of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Concentrations Insights from Australian Human Biomonitoring 2002-2021 and the U.S. NHANES Programs 2003-2018

2024

Journal Article

Metabolic disruptions and impaired reproductive fitness in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

Beale, David J., Nguyen, Thao V., Bose, Utpal, Shah, Rohan, Nelis, Joost Laurus Dinant, Stockwell, Sally, Broadbent, James A., Nilsson, Sandra, Rane, Rahul, Court, Leon, Lettoof, Damian C., Pandey, Gunjan, Walsh, Thomas K., Shaw, Stephanie, Llinas, Josh, Limpus, Duncan, Limpus, Colin, Braun, Christoph, Baddiley, Brenda and Vardy, Suzanne (2024). Metabolic disruptions and impaired reproductive fitness in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Science of The Total Environment, 926 171743, 1-18. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.171743

Metabolic disruptions and impaired reproductive fitness in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

2023

Conference Publication

Perceptions and experiences of PFAS biomonitoring in Australian communities affected by environmental contamination

Smurthwaite, Kayla S., Lazarevic, Nina, Nilsson, Sandra, Trevenar, Susan, Banwell, Cathy, Korda, Rosemary and Kirk, Martyn D. (2023). Perceptions and experiences of PFAS biomonitoring in Australian communities affected by environmental contamination. ISEE 2023: 35th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 17-21 September 2023. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2023.op-132

Perceptions and experiences of PFAS biomonitoring in Australian communities affected by environmental contamination

2023

Journal Article

Novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances discovered in cattle exposed to AFFF-impacted groundwater

Dewapriya, Pradeep, Nilsson, Sandra, Ghorbani Gorji, Sara, O’Brien, Jake W., Bräunig, Jennifer, Gómez Ramos, María José, Donaldson, Eric, Samanipour, Saer, Martin, Jonathan W., Mueller, Jochen F., Kaserzon, Sarit L. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2023). Novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances discovered in cattle exposed to AFFF-impacted groundwater. Environmental Science and Technology, 57 (36), 13635-13645. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.3c03852

Novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances discovered in cattle exposed to AFFF-impacted groundwater

2023

Conference Publication

Bioaccumulation, partitioning in tissues and offloading of PFAS to hatchlings of female wild-caught freshwater turtles

Vardy, Suzanne, Baddiley, Brenda, Braun, Christoph, Beale, David, Gonzalez-Astudillo, Viviana, Nilsson, Sandra, Limpus, Duncan and Limpus, Col (2023). Bioaccumulation, partitioning in tissues and offloading of PFAS to hatchlings of female wild-caught freshwater turtles. SETAC Australasia 2023 Conference: Source to sink: engaging with stakeholders to protect our environment, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 7 – 11 August 2023. Fitzroy, VIC, Australia: ASN Events.

Bioaccumulation, partitioning in tissues and offloading of PFAS to hatchlings of female wild-caught freshwater turtles

2023

Journal Article

Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination

Lazarevic, Nina, Smurthwaite, Kayla S., D'Este, Catherine, Lucas, Robyn M., Armstrong, Bruce, Clements, Archie CA., Trevenar, Susan M., Gad, Imogen, Hosking, Rose, Di Law, Hsei, Mueller, Jochen, Bräunig, Jennifer, Nilsson, Sandra, Lane, Jo, Lal, Aparna, Lidbury, Brett A., Korda, Rosemary J. and Kirk, Martyn D. (2023). Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination. Environmental Research, 226 115621, 1-13. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115621

Liver and cardiometabolic markers and conditions in a cross-sectional study of three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination

2023

Journal Article

An exploratory analysis of firefighter reproduction through survey data and biomonitoring

Engelsman, Michelle, Banks, Andrew P. W., He, Chang, Nilsson, Sandra, Blake, Debbie, Jayarthne, Ayomi, Ishaq, Zubaria, Toms, Leisa-Maree L. and Wang, Xianyu (2023). An exploratory analysis of firefighter reproduction through survey data and biomonitoring. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20 (8) 5472, 1-19. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20085472

An exploratory analysis of firefighter reproduction through survey data and biomonitoring

2023

Journal Article

Longitudinal measurements of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in archived human serum samples between 1975 and 1995 in Australia

Nilsson, Sandra, Bräunig, Jennifer, Carey, Renee N, Hui, Jennie, Smurthwaite, Kayla, Toms, Leisa-Maree, Kirk, Martyn D, Mueller, Jochen F and Fritschi, Lin (2023). Longitudinal measurements of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in archived human serum samples between 1975 and 1995 in Australia. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 443 (Part B) 130307, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130307

Longitudinal measurements of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in archived human serum samples between 1975 and 1995 in Australia

2023

Journal Article

First indication of perfluoroalkyl substances in human serum of Papua New Guinea population

Nguyen, Hong T.M., Nilsson, Sandra, Mueller, Ava A.R., Toms, Leisa-Maree, Kennedy, Carl, Langguth, Daman, Hobson, Peter and Mueller, Jochen F. (2023). First indication of perfluoroalkyl substances in human serum of Papua New Guinea population. Science of The Total Environment, 870 161749, 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161749

First indication of perfluoroalkyl substances in human serum of Papua New Guinea population

2022

Journal Article

Associations between serum perfluoroalkyl acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters

Nilsson, Sandra, Smurthwaite, Kayla, Aylward, Lesa L., Kay, Margaret, Toms, Leisa-Maree, King, Leisa, Marrington, Shelby, Kirk, Martyn D., Mueller, Jochen F. and Bräunig, Jennifer (2022). Associations between serum perfluoroalkyl acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters. Environmental Research, 215 (Pt 3) 114370, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114370

Associations between serum perfluoroalkyl acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters

2022

Journal Article

Apparent half-lives of chlorinated-perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctane sulfonate isomers in aviation firefighters

Nilsson, Sandra, Thompson, Jack, Mueller, Jochen F. and Bräunig, Jennifer (2022). Apparent half-lives of chlorinated-perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctane sulfonate isomers in aviation firefighters. Environmental Science and Technology, 56 (23), 17052-17060. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04637

Apparent half-lives of chlorinated-perfluorooctane sulfonate and perfluorooctane sulfonate isomers in aviation firefighters

2022

Conference Publication

Exposure to PFAS in Australian communities impacted by environmental contamination; the PFAS Health Study, 2016-2020

Smurthwaite, Kayla, Lazarevic, Nina, Bräunig, Jennifer, Nilsson, Sandra, Mueller, Jochen, D’Este, Catherine, Lucas, Robyn, Armstrong, Bruce, Lal, Aparna, Trevenar, Susan, Law, Hsei-Di, Hosking, Rose, Gad, Imogen, Clements, Archie, Lane, Jo, Batterham, Philip, Banwell, Cathy, Miller, Adrian, Randall, Deborah, Korda, Rosemary and Kirk, Martyn (2022). Exposure to PFAS in Australian communities impacted by environmental contamination; the PFAS Health Study, 2016-2020. ISEE 2022: 34th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Athens, Greece, 18-21 September 2022. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2022.p-0384

Exposure to PFAS in Australian communities impacted by environmental contamination; the PFAS Health Study, 2016-2020

2022

Conference Publication

Associations between serum Perfluoroalkyl Acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters

Nilsson, Sandra, Smurthwaite, Kayla, Aylward, Lesa L., Kay, Margaret, Toms, Leisa-Maree, King, Leisa, Marrington, Shelby, Kirk, Martyn D., Mueller, Jochen F. and Braeunig, Jennifer (2022). Associations between serum Perfluoroalkyl Acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters. ISEE Annual Conference - Strengthening the Global Role of Environmental Epidemiology, Athens, Greece, 18-21 September 2022. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. doi: 10.1289/isee.2022.p-1167

Associations between serum Perfluoroalkyl Acid (PFAA) concentrations and health related biomarkers in firefighters

2022

Conference Publication

Exposure trends and half-lives of per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters

Nilsson, Sandra, Smurthwaite, Kayla, Aylward, Lesa L., Kay, Margaret, Toms, Leisa-Maree, King, Leisa, Marrington, Shelby, Barnes, Craig, Kirk, Martyn D, Mueller, Jochen F and Braeunig, Jennifer (2022). Exposure trends and half-lives of per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters. ISEE Annual Conference - Strengthening the Global Role of Environmental Epidemiology, Athens, Greece, 18-21 September 2022. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. doi: 10.1289/isee.2022.o-op-187

Exposure trends and half-lives of per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters

2022

Conference Publication

Cardiometabolic, kidney, and thyroid markers and conditions in three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination

Lazarevic, Nina, Smurthwaite, Kayla, D'Este, Catherine, Armstrong, Bruce, Lucas, Robyn, Clements, Archie, Trevenar, Susan, Gad, Imogen, Hosking, Rose, Joshy, Amelia, Law, Hsei Di, Mueller, Jochen, Braunig, Jennifer, Nilsson, Sandra, Batterham, Philip, Lane, Jo, Lal, Aparna, Randall, Deborah, Banwell, Catherine, Miller, Adrian, Korda, Rosemary and Kirk, Martyn (2022). Cardiometabolic, kidney, and thyroid markers and conditions in three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination. ISEE 2022: 34th Annual Conference of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology, Athens, Greece, 18-21 September 2022. Research Triangle Park, NC United States: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. doi: 10.1289/isee.2022.p-1091

Cardiometabolic, kidney, and thyroid markers and conditions in three Australian communities living with environmental per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination

2022

Journal Article

Perturbation of the gut microbiome in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated PFAS levels

Beale, David J., Bissett, Andrew, Nilsson, Sandra, Bose, Utpal, Nelis, Joost Laurus Dinant, Nahar, Akhikun, Smith, Matthew, Gonzalez-Astudillo, Viviana, Braun, Christoph, Baddiley, Brenda and Vardy, Suzanne (2022). Perturbation of the gut microbiome in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated PFAS levels. Science of the Total Environment, 838 (Pt 3) 156324, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156324

Perturbation of the gut microbiome in wild-caught freshwater turtles (Emydura macquarii macquarii) exposed to elevated PFAS levels

2022

Journal Article

Serum concentration trends and apparent half-lives of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters

Nilsson, S., Smurthwaite, K., Aylward, L. L., Kay, M., Toms, L. M., King, L., Marrington, S., Barnes, C., Kirk, M. D., Mueller, J. F. and Bräunig, J. (2022). Serum concentration trends and apparent half-lives of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 246 114040, 114040. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.114040

Serum concentration trends and apparent half-lives of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian firefighters

2022

Journal Article

Biomonitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in firefighters: study design and lessons learned from stakeholder and participant engagement

Nilsson, Sandra, Smurthwaite, Kayla, Aylward, Lesa L., Kay, Margaret, Toms, Leisa-Maree, King, Leisa, Marrington, Shelby, Hobson, Peter, Barnes, Craig, Rotander, Anna, Kirk, Martyn D., Mueller, Jochen F. and Braeunig, Jennifer (2022). Biomonitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in firefighters: study design and lessons learned from stakeholder and participant engagement. International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, 242 113966, 113966. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2022.113966

Biomonitoring of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure in firefighters: study design and lessons learned from stakeholder and participant engagement

Funding

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Evaluating Representativeness of Pathology Samples for Human Biomonitoring
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Analysing Clothing Textiles on the Australian Market for Chemicals of Concern
    DCCEEW - Approach to Market
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Assessing Human Exposure to Halogenated Natural Products in Pooled Serum Samples from Australian Coastal and Inland Communities
    Universities Australia - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Proof of concept study: The useof passive samplers to inform sampling campaigns to update seafood dietary advice for PFAS
    New South Wales Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
    Open grant

Supervision

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