EMA

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.
event From 31 Mar. 2025 to 04 Apr. 2025

Blanes, Spain

Pharm-ERA 2nd Consortium Meeting

This event showcased the progress made by the 10 Pharm-ERA Doctoral candidates and generated rish and promising scientific exchanges.
event From 25 Nov. 2024 to 29 Nov. 2024

Lyon

Pharm-ERA 1st Consortium Meeting

The first consortium meeting provided an opportunity for all partners & DCs to meet each other and strengthen collaborations & interactions.
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From 12 Nov. 2024 to 14 Nov. 2024

Gothenburg, Sweden

Stéphane PESCE at EcotoxicoMic 2024

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Influence of coalescence on microbial responses to chemical exposure: towards a better consideration of the environmental continuum in microbial ecotoxicology.

15 03

A virtual Kick Off meeting was organised on March 15th 2024. Most of the Beneficiaries and Associated Partners attended this official launch of the project.

09 06

The traditional summer team meeting is an opportunity to review the past academic year, assess ongoing projects, and prepare for upcoming team deadlines.