Life is dynamic, complex, and deeply interconnected across all scales. At the Laboratory of Adaptive Biodynamics, led by Asst. Prof. Eli Thoré, we take an integrative approach to understanding how animals respond to environmental changes, particularly those driven by human activity, across space and time. Our research focuses on the behavioural responses of (aquatic) organisms to pollutants, while also exploring fundamental biological processes to uncover why animals behave the way they do. This is complemented by investigations into its underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms, alongside broader ecological consequences, such as impacts on populations, communities, and ecosystems. By connecting these scales, we strive to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to a sustainable future where (aquatic) ecosystems not only thrive but also serve as catalysts for biodiversity and sustainable development.

The Laboratory of Adaptive Biodynamics is part of the Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (URBE) at the University of Namur (Belgium), alongside the Laboratory of Environmental Change and Community Ecology (Prof. Frédéric De Laender), the Laboratory of Environmental Physiology and Toxicology (Prof. Patrick Kestemont), the Laboratory of Evolutionary and Adaptive Physiology (Prof. Frédéric Silvestre), and the Laboratory of Adaptive Evolution and Genomics (Prof. Alice Dennis). URBE functions as a collaborative ecosystem, bringing together expertise to advance research on (aquatic) organisms and their dynamic interactions with the environment.