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Aquatic Microbial Ecotoxicology (EMA)

Benthic communities as a tool to assess ecotoxicological effects and ecological quality in contaminated freshwaters

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While invisible to the naked eye, aquatic microbial communities contribute to a wide range of ecological functions and ecosystem services, including primary production, organic matter degradation, nutrient recycling, micropollutant dissipation and transformation. Given the widespread contamination of the environment that occurred in a context of global change, preserving aquatic ecosystem health requires to protect microbial diversity and functions from the adverse ecological effects of micropollutants and multiple stressors.

 

In this context, our Research Group on Aquatic Microbial Ecotoxicology combines microcosm experiments and in situ surveys to provide knowledge and develop innovative tools and approaches to:

  • Describe how micropollutants affect the vulnerability and resilience of benthic microbial biodiversity and associated ecological functions in a context of multiple stresses,
  • Evaluate the ecological quality of contaminated aquatic ecosystems through the study of natural periphytic and sediment microbial communities.
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11 September 2025

Aix-les-Bains

Tool Showcase

EMA’s Contribution to the "Tool Showcase" Event: Microbial Communities as Environmental Pollution Indicators
event From 09 July 2025 to 10 July 2025

Villié-Morgon

EMA Summer Team Meeting (2025)

Our team recently gathered for our traditional annual meeting in the picturesque setting of Villier Morgon. This annual gathering serves as a vital opportunity to review the scientific activities and progress of the past year. It's also a time to strengthen team bonds and collaborate on planning for the year ahead. The meeting fosters a sense of unity and purpose, ensuring that EMA team members are all aligned for the challenges and achievements to come.
16 06

From June 16th to 20th, 2025, the Pharm-ERA Doctoral Network consortium organised its Summer School “Theory and practice in environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology and risk assessment: Transfer from science to end-users”, bringing together a rich and diverse community of researchers, experts, and early-stage scientists.

31 03

From 31 Mar. 2025 to 04 Apr. 2025

Blanes, Spain

Pharm-ERA 2nd Consortium Meeting

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This event showcased the progress made by the 10 Pharm-ERA Doctoral candidates and generated rish and promising scientific exchanges.

25 11

From 25 Nov. 2024 to 29 Nov. 2024

Lyon

Pharm-ERA 1st Consortium Meeting

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The first consortium meeting provided an opportunity for all partners & DCs to meet each other and strengthen collaborations & interactions.