Department Environmental Toxicology

Zebrafish Embryos (Photo: Melissa von Wyl)

How do aquatic organisms respond to stress?

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.

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The 16th IBP PhD Congress

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April 25, 2024 –

The 16th IBP PhD Congress was held at ETH Zentrum on April 5th, 2024, bringing together PhD students from the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) at ETH Zurich. With this year's theme "Myth to Molecules:...

The 16th IBP PhD Congress was held at ETH Zentrum on April 5th, 2024, bringing together PhD students from the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) at ETH Zurich. With this year's theme "Myth to Molecules: Tales of Heroes in the IBP," PhD candidates had the chance to share their research either through posters or presentations.
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Revision of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance: Eawag says yes, but

April 3, 2024 –

Eawag and the Ecotox Centre welcome a total revision of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance (PPPO). However, the two institutes are calling for improvements on important points, such as the adoption of EU authorisations or the...

Eawag and the Ecotox Centre welcome a total revision of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance (PPPO). However, the two institutes are calling for improvements on important points, such as the adoption of EU authorisations or the precautionary principle. The ordinance must ensure that other regulations such as the Water Protection or the Environmental Protection Act are not undermined.
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Driving Sustainability Forward: Insights from the Utox Workshop

Sustainability workshop at Eawag’s Department of Environmental Toxicology (photo: Barbara Jozef)
April 2, 2024 –

A workshop held at the Eawag’s Department of Environmental Toxicology (Utox) on Friday, March 8, 2024, served as a platform for meaningful dialogue and action planning among department members.

A workshop held at the Eawag’s Department of Environmental Toxicology (Utox) on Friday, March 8, 2024, served as a platform for meaningful dialogue and action planning among department members.
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