EcotoxicoMic Research School 2025

Functional Experimental Approaches in Microbial Ecotoxicology

Maison de la Nature du Bassin d’Arcachon, Le Teich (France)

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Overview

The EcotoxicoMic Research School 2025 offers an in-depth exploration of functional and experimental approaches in microbial ecotoxicology. Aimed at PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and scientists, this course will focus on the study of contaminant–microbiota interactions, integrating concepts from ecology, microbiology, and ecotoxicology.

The program will combine lectures, hands-on workshops, scientific exchanges, and collaborative discussions — all in a unique natural setting.

The sessions will include :

Keynotes by international researchers
Field training on soil, river and marine environment
Mesocosms : artificial rivers, soil microcosm…
Lab practices on functional measurements: photosynthesis, respiration, enzymatic activities…
Data analyses
Results presentation and discussion

Venue

Maison de la Nature du Bassin d’Arcachon, Le Teich

& INRAE, Cestas (France)

Participants are informed that travel is not included in the registration fee.

The Maison de la Nature du Bassin d’Arcachon is accessible from the “Le Teich” railway station (1.4km).

Participation & Eligibility

Participant limit: 16 attendees max

Minimum number of registrations required: 10

Selection based on application materials

Application

Deadline for applications: June 15, 2025

Required documents:

A short CV (max. 2 pages)

A brief motivation letter (max. 1 page), including: a summary of your research topic, your interest in the school and your expectations

Send your application in a single PDF file “name-firstname.pdf” to chloe.bonnineau-at-inrae.fr.

¡¡¡Please entitled your email “EcotoxicoMic 2025 Research school“!!!

Fees include accommodation, meals (from lunch on monday October 6 to lunch on October 10), local transportation, and all training sessions:

Shared double room: €700 / participant
Single room: €900 / participant

Provisionnal program

Speakers & Trainers

Aurélie CEBRON

CNRS, Laboratoire Interdisciplinaire des Environnements Continentaux (LIEC), Nancy, France

Aurélie Cébron is a microbial ecologist specializing in soil microbial communities in polluted environments. Her research focuses on microbial diversity, biodegradation of contaminants, and the role of plant-microbe interactions, using advanced tools like DNA-SIP to inform bioremediation strategies and improve understanding of microbial functions in contaminated soils.

Laura KERGOAT

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), RiverLy, France

Laura Kergoat is a microbial ecologist specializing in the impacts of environmental stressors on freshwater microbial communities. Her work focuses on the hyporheic zone, examining how pollutants like copper and physical disturbances affect microbial structure and function, contributing to better ecological risk assessments and freshwater ecosystem management.

Cristiana CRAVO-LAUREAU

University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour, Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for the Environment and Materials (IPREM), France

Cristiana Cravo-Laureau research centers on microbial ecotoxicology and experimental ecology, Her work investigates how microbial communities in coastal sediments respond to environmental fluctuations and anthropogenic pollutants, such as hydrocarbons. She employs experimental approaches, including microcosms and mesocosms, to study microbial interactions and biodegradation processes in these environments

Sulivan JOUANNEAU

University of Nantes, GEPEA laboratory, France

Sulivan Jouanneau is a researcher specializing in environmental biosensors, focusing on the development and application of bacterial bioluminescent biosensors for monitoring metal pollutants. His work includes creating systems like Lumisens IV for real-time detection of contaminants such as mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and copper in environmental samples . He has also contributed to the integration of biosensors with sampling drones for autonomous environmental monitoring .

Christian MOUGIN

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), Functional Ecology and Ecotoxicology of Agroecosystems, France.

Christian Mougin is an expert in soil ecotoxicology, specializing in the fate of pollutants and microbial degradation processes. His research focuses on enzymatic biomarkers, fungal oxidases, and bioremediation strategies, advancing both scientific understanding and practical applications for restoring contaminated soils and shaping environmental risk assessment protocols.

Chloé BONNINEAU

National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), Aquatic Ecosystems & Global Changes (EABX), France.

Chloé Bonnineau is a researcher in aquatic microbial ecotoxicology, focusing on the impact of pollutants on freshwater benthic microbial communities. Her work examines the functional responses to contaminants like metals and pesticides, using both field and laboratory studies to assess ecosystem health and the bioaccumulation of pollutants in aquatic environments.

Organization team

Marie-Cecile AFFHOLDER, Fondation evertea, Valence, France
Laure Bellec, Université de Bordeaux, France
Chloé Bonnineau, INRAE EABX, Bordeaux, France
Cristiana CRAVO-LAUREAU, Université de Pau, France
Roxane Dhommee, Université de Liège, Agro-Bio Tech Gembloux, Belgique
Nicolas Gallois, Université de Toulon, France
Abdulsamie Hanano, Atomic Energy Commission of Syria, Damascus, Syria
Soizic Morin, INRAE EABX, Bordeaux, Francefr
Carmen Palacios, Cefrem, UMR 5110 CNRS UPVD (Université de Perpignan Via Domitia), France
Stéphane Pesce, INRAE RiverLy, Lyon-Villeurbanne, France
Clémence Thiour-Mauprivez, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France