The Adaptive Biodynamics Laboratory (LAB) is directed by Professor Eli Thoré. It is one of 4 laboratories belonging to the Environmental and Evolutionary Biology Research Unit (URBE) within the Biology Department. The LAB is also a member of the Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE).
Life is dynamic, complex and deeply interconnected at all scales. At the Adaptive Biodynamics Laboratory (LAB), headed by Professor Eli Thoré, we take an integrative approach to understanding how animals respond to environmental changes, particularly those induced by human activity, in space and time.
The main research themes
- How do animals behave, interact and respond to environmental change?
- (Emerging) chemical contaminants and ecotoxicology
- Ecology of temporary ponds
- Sustainable animal production and animal welfare
- Meta-science and open science
Research focuses on the behavioral responses of (aquatic) organisms to pollutants, while exploring fundamental biological processes to discover why animals behave as they do. This research is complemented by studies into the underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms, as well as the wider ecological consequences, such as the impact on populations, communities and ecosystems.
By linking these scales, researchers strive to advance scientific knowledge and contribute to a sustainable future in which (aquatic) ecosystems not only thrive, but also serve as catalysts for biodiversity and sustainable development.
Contact
Eli Thoré - eli.thore@unamur.be