Advanced Course in Stress Ecology and Ecotoxicology (May 4–15, 2026)
Advanced Course in Stress Ecology and Ecotoxicology (May 4–15, 2026)
The Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), University of Minho, is hosting the Postgraduate Advanced Course in Stress Ecology and Ecotoxicology, taking place from May 4 to 15, 2026.
This intensive course provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of key concepts, methodologies, and current challenges in ecotoxicology, with a strong focus on environmental stress responses and risk assessment.
The programme covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Emerging contaminants and their ecological impact
- Ecotoxicological assays and model organisms
- Biomarkers of stress as early-warning responses
- Environmental omics approaches
- Mechanisms of toxicity of emerging contaminants
- Mixture toxicity in the context of climate change
- Environmental biomonitoring and bioindicators
- Environmental risk assessment frameworks
- Regulation, policy, and environmental legislation
The course brings together an international group of lecturers from leading institutions in Portugal and Spain, providing a multidisciplinary and research-oriented learning environment.
This programme is designed for postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals in environmental sciences and related fields.
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