Our PhD student Noémie Buratto gave an excellent presentation during the bi-annual Seminar Series of the Department of Biology at the University of Namur. She introduced her PhD project, which explores upside-down jellyfish as a promising experimental model for studying the ecotoxicology of symbiosis. The seminar provided a great overview of the exciting research questions […]
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I am very pleased to announce the upcoming international conference Fish Physiology in Support of Sustainable Aquaculture, which will take place in Namur (Belgium) on 6–9 July 2026. We are organizing this conference in honor of the scientific career of Prof. Patrick Kestemont, whose work has had a major and lasting impact on fish physiology,
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I am happy to say that I will be joining the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee of AQUAPLAST, a newly approved Moerman-funded research project coordinated by the Walloon Institute for Evaluation, Forecasting and Statistics (ISSeP). The project focuses on microplastic contamination and its biological effects in the River Meuse, with particular attention to the influence
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We are very happy to welcome Arthur Fasse into our team! Arthur is a MSc student from the University of Caen Normandy (France) and will be doing his internship with our PhD student Noémie Buratto. Together, they will be looking into the effects of anthropogenic stress on the dinoflagellate Symbiodinium microadriaticum – an endosymbiotic algae
In the context of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the University of Namur warmly invites everyone to the 6th Edition of Women and Girls in Science (12 February 2026, Namur, Belgium), an event promoting equal access to science and the full participation of women in scientific careers. Participation is free but
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Some great news to start 2026: we published a new article in Environmental Science & Technology titled: “Are Behavioral Ecotoxicity Endpoints Relevant at the Population Level? Evidence-Based Insights for Environmental Protection.” The paper examines how behavioural endpoints can inform population-level risk assessment and environmental protection, reinforcing their relevance for regulatory science. Read the article here!
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The Laboratory of Adaptive Biodynamics wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year!
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Great news: we’ve been awarded an Incentive Grant for Scientific Research (Mandat d’Impulsion Scientifique, MIS) from the FNRS! This grant will support the further development of our research on “Rhythms of disruption: Pollutant effects on biological timing in aquatic animals.” Exciting times ahead!
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On 15 December, I had the pleasure of delivering an invited plenary lecture at MedChem 2025 in Ghent, Belgium. My talk focused on the consequences of pharmaceutical pollution, highlighting the importance of integrating behavioural ecotoxicology into regulatory frameworks to better protect wildlife and ecosystems.
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On 10 December, I attended the General Assembly of the International Panel on Chemical Pollution (IPCP). The IPCP brings together independent scientists working at the science–policy interface to advance evidence-based approaches to chemicals and waste management at all governance levels. It was a valuable opportunity to engage with ongoing efforts to translate science into policy
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