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Introduction
I am an Assistant Professor at the University of Namur (Belgium), where I lead the Laboratory of Adaptive Biodynamics within the Research Unit of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology (Institute of Life, Earth, and Environment). Beyond this role, I am active at TRANSfarm, the pilot plant of KU Leuven (Belgium), and in the Department of Wildlife, Fish, and Environmental Studies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sweden).
External responsibilities
I work as an ecotoxicologist and management committee member in the EU-funded consortium “One Health drugs against parasitic vector borne diseases in Europe and beyond” (COST Action CA21111), which aims to develop new drugs for vector-transmitted diseases with minimal environmental impact.
I lead the Zoology section of the Editorial Preprint team for Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the Royal Society’s flagship journal for biological sciences. Additionally, I am a member of the Editorial Board of Aquatic Toxicology.
I also advocate for inclusivity and openness in science, actively participating in various initiatives that promote these values. For example, I work to facilitate the international adoption of CRediT roles (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) in scientific publishing and promote open science principles as a local network lead for the Swedish Reproducibility Network.
Research interests
I consider myself an integrative biologist, and have a broad interest in how the environment affects the behavior and ecology of (aquatic) wildlife. I am also passionate about finding practical solutions to reduce our impact on the environment.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Science, KULeuven
Award Date: 25 Nov 2019
External positions
Voluntary Research Associate, KULeuven
Associated Researcher, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A symphony of stress: Investigating the individual and interactive effects of synthetic chemicals, artificial light, and increased temperature on the performance and wellbeing of fish
Thoré, E. (Supervisor) & Kimario, T. (CoI)
22/03/25 → 21/03/26
Project: Research
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Towards Resilient Freshwater Ecosystems: Pinpointing interactive effects of light, temperature and pesticide pollution on the structure and functioning of temporary ponds
Thoré, E. (Supervisor)
1/09/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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Advancing the Spatiotemporal Dimension of Wildlife–Pollution Interactions
Brand, J. A., Martin, J. M., Michelangeli, M., Thoré, E. S. J., Sandoval-Herrera, N., McCallum, E. S., Szabo, D., Callahan, D. L., Clark, T. D., Bertram, M. G. & Brodin, T., 8 Apr 2025, In: Environmental Science & Technology Letters. 12, 4, p. 358-370 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pharmaceutical pollution influences river-to-sea migration in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
Brand, J. A., Michelangeli, M., Shry, S. J., Moore, E. R., Bose, A. P. H., Cerveny, D., Martin, J. M., Hellström, G., McCallum, E. S., Holmgren, A., Thoré, E. S. J., Fick, J., Brodin, T. & Bertram, M. G., 11 Apr 2025, In: Science. 388, 6743, p. 217-222 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Priced out of belonging? Insufficient concessions on membership fees across international societies in ecology and evolution
Lagisz, M., Bairos-Novak, K. R., Martinig, A. R., Bertram, M. G., Mizuno, A., Shafiei Sabet, S., Paquet, M., Santana, M. S., Thoré, E. S. J., Trubanová, N., Rutkowska, J., Orr, J. A., Takola, E., Yang, Y., Pottier, P., Gomes, D. G. E., Chan, Y. C., Xian, Z., Akogwu, C. O. & Drobniak, S. M. & 1 others, , 5 Feb 2025, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 292, 2040, 20241430.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Environmental Risks during the Drug Development Process for Parasitic Vector-Borne Diseases: A Critical Reflection
Ilbeigi, K., Barata, C., Barbosa, J., Bertram, M. G., Caljon, G., Costi, M. P., Kroll, A., Margiotta-Casaluci, L., Thoré, E. S. J. & Bundschuh, M., 12 Apr 2024, In: ACS Infectious Diseases. 10, 4, p. 1026-1033 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Deciphering Host-Parasite Interplay in Leishmania Infection through a One Health View of Proteomics Studies on Drug Resistance
Tagliazucchi, L., Pinetti, D., Genovese, F., Malpezzi, G., Perea Martinez, A., Manzano, J. I., García-Hernández, R., Cole, A. R., Kwon, B. R., Aiello, D., Brooks, B. W., Thoré, E. S. J., Bertram, M. G., Gamarro, F. & Costi, M. P., 13 Sept 2024, In: ACS Infectious Diseases. 10, 9, p. 3202-3221 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
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Meds and motions: Understanding fish behaviour in medicated habitats
Thoré, E. (Speaker)
5 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Swimming in medicated waters: Understanding and mitigating the impacts of pharmaceutical pollutants on aquatic wildlife
Thoré, E. (Speaker)
28 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Swimming in medicated waters: Understanding and mitigating the impacts of pharmaceutical pollutants on aquatic wildlife
Thoré, E. (Speaker)
4 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Session "Sustainable integration of people and animal’s health within the ecosystem" within workshop "Advancements in Structural and Functional Drug Discovery of Vector-Borne Diseases” of COST Action CA21111
Thoré, E. (Member of Organizing Committee), Brooks, B. W. (Member of Organizing Committee), de Koning, H. (Member of Organizing Committee) & Lima, C. (Member of Organizing Committee)
24 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Aquatic Toxicology (Journal)
Thoré, E. (Editorial Board Member)
Jun 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Press/Media
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-Umea University: Largest study to date shows pharmaceutical pollution alters migration in Atlantic salmon
11/04/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Kennismakers: Diep in de zee
Thoré, E., Gelens, L. & Espinoza, M.-E.
2/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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University of Leuven (KU Leuven) Reports Findings in Ecology, Environment and Conservation (Long-term exposure to a pharmaceutical pollutant affects geotaxic behaviour in the adult but not juvenile life stage of killifish)
29/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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University of Leuven (KU Leuven) Reports Findings in Environmental Risk (Environmental risks of a commonly used pyrethroid: Insights from temporary pond species of the Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania)
2/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment