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.

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.

- Mihai- Ovidiu Degeratu during his award-winning presentation (photo: Maria Büttner)

May 22, 2026 –

On 10 April, more than 100 participants from the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) came together at ETH Zurich for the 18th IBP PhD congress to share their research, exchange ideas, and strengthen...

On 10 April, more than 100 participants from the Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics (IBP) came together at ETH Zurich for the 18th IBP PhD congress to share their research, exchange ideas, and strengthen connections across fields.