Department Environmental Toxicology

We investigate how freshwater organisms respond to chemical exposure and other stressors in their environment. In particular, we explore adaptive and toxicological response pathways and develop conceptual and computational models to support knowledge-based risk assessment.

Sarah Descloux with her PhD committee following the successful defence (photo: Emma Chollet Ramampiandra)

September 18, 2026 –

On 6th August 2026, Sarah Descloux successfully defended her doctoral thesis.

Dorian Rollin presenting at the Novartis Pavillon (photo: Marissa Kosnik)

August 28, 2026 –

In June 2026, representatives from the Novartis FreeNovation 2024 program’s selected projects gathered at the Novartis Pavillon in Basel. A great opportunity to share and discuss the project’s outcomes from the past two years.

TerraChem group picture (photo: Mark Doeland)

June 18, 2026 –

TerraChem, a 3-year Horizon Europe project aimed at understanding chemical pollution in terrestrial wildlife, held its final project conference to present its main research outputs to various stakeholders and regulatory agencies.