BOOSting excellence in environmental EPIgenetics

Project Information

EPIBOOST

Grant agreement ID: 101078991

DOI

10.3030/101078991

Project closed

EC signature date 8 July 2022

Start date 1 October 2022

End date 31 March 2026

Funded under

Widening participation and spreading excellence

Total cost

€ 1 499 016,25

EU contribution

€ 1 499 016,00

1 499 016,00

0,25

Coordinated by

UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
Portugal

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Deliverables

Data Management Plan

Data Management Plan (DMP), compliant with Open Science and Research Data Management requirements and guidelines by the EU – this first version will constitute a living document that will be updated throughout the project

Dissemination and Exploitation plan, including communication

Dissemination and Exploitation plan, including Communication (DE&C) – this first version will constitute a living document that will be updated throughout the project as required by the Grant Agreement

Publications

Aquatic neurotoxins – multi-parametric analysis of Saxitoxins effects on Daphnia magna

Author(s): Pinto A, Macário IPE, Marques SM, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Published in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19927316

Sub-lethal Effects of Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin in Freshwater Green Microalgae:Epigenetic and Phenotypic Responses

Author(s): Macario IPE, Vidal T, Santos JI, Pinto A, Brandão F, Marques S, Frankenbach S, Lourenco J, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Published in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19944852

Linking Molecular and Phenotypic Endpoints in Zebrafish Larvae Exposed to Ciprofloxacin and Cadmium

Author(s): Gawra J, Correia E, Vieira B, Pereira JL, Domingues I, Laia Navarro-Martin L
Published in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19944607

The transcriptome and epigenome of the marine calanoid copepod Acartia clausi after short-term cadmium exposure

Author(s): Semmouri I, Pinto A, Rodrigues AB, Paepen R, Guimarães AR, Pereira JL, Asselman J
Published in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.20367760

Transgenerational Transcriptional Responses in Daphnia magna: The Role of Copper Exposure History

Author(s): Jeremias G, Muñiz-González AB, Martínez-Guitarte J-L, Gonçalves FJM, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Published in: SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting, 2023, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19925877

Incorporating Epigenetics in Adverse Outcome Pathways: The EPIBOOST Project

Author(s): Macário IPE, Arroyo AS, Rodríguez A, Pereira JL, Asselman J, Navarro-Martin L
Published in: SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting, 2023, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19925220

New Insights Into Cadmium Sub-Lethal Effects on Daphnia magna

Author(s): Pinto A, Macário IPE, Geremias G, Marques SM, Lourenço J, Guimarães AR, Marques S, Moura G, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Published in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19929249

Integrative Analysis of Physiological, Epigenomic, and Transcriptomic Changes in Phaeodactylum tricornutum Exposed to Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin

Author(s): Paepen R, Semmouri I, Pinto A, Guimarães AR, Frankenbach S, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Published in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.20367670

Multigenerational DNA Methylation Patterns Following Copper Exposure in Daphnia: The Role of Exposure History

Author(s): Jeremias G, Veloso T, GonçalvesFJM, Van Nieuwerburgh F, Pereira JL, Asselman J
Published in: SETAC Europe 33rd Annual Meeting, 2023, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19926152

Effects of Cadmium in Acartia tonsa: Epigenetic and phenotypic responses

Author(s): Rodrigues AB, Semmouri I, Pinto A, Macario IPE, Marques S, Lourenco J, Domingues I, Pereira JL, Asselman J
Published in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19945076

EPIBOOST: A Project Aiming to Link Epigenetic Changes to Phenotypic Outcomes in Microalgae, Microcrustaceans and Fish

Author(s): Pereira JL, Asselman J, Navarro-Martin L
Published in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19927082

Neurobehavioral Impairments in the Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Chronically Exposed to Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin Contaminated Diets

Author(s): Bedrossiantz J, Gawra J, Sanchis N, Medina P, Raldua D, Pereira JL, Blazquez M, Navarro-Martin L
Published in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19944262

Apical and molecular endpoints in zebrafish embryos exposed to cadmium

Author(s): Vieira V, Gawra J, Correia E, Pereira JL, Domingues I, Navarro-Martín L
Published in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19927622

Decoding Neurobehavioral Disruption: Multi-omics Insights in Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin-Exposed Seabass

Author(s): Bedrossiantz J, Gawra J, Raio J, Medina P, Sanchis N, Pereira V, Brandao F, Raldua D, Pereira JL, Pereira P, Blázquez M, Navarro-Martin L
Published in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026, ISSN 2310-3043
Publisher: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)

Can exposure to Ciprofloxacin alter the biological responses of Danio rerio?

Author(s): Correia, Énia Vidal Sousa
Published in: 2025
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Establishment of ecotoxicological tests of Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin on Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Author(s): Mafalda Pinhal; João Serôdio; Silja Frankenbach
Published in: 2023
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Insights of the epigenetic response of Chlorella vulgaris to cadmium: from growth curves to DNA methylation

Author(s): Sandro Félix; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Published in: 2023
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Ecotoxicological assays with microcrustaceans: Daphnia magna

Author(s): Sofia Ramos; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Published in: 2023
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Strengthening Capacitation Impact in Horizon Europe Twinning Projects

Author(s): Santiago A, Rosa I, Pereira JL, Melão A, Lyžbická K, Rocha J, Pechancova V, Borges J
Published in: 2026
Publisher: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19793201

Effects of epigenetic modifications in aquatic organisms exposed to environmental contaminants

Author(s): Rocha, Maria Eduarda
Published in: 2025
Publisher: University of Aveiro

Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation in Twinning Projects

Author(s): Santiago A, Rosa I, Pereira JL, Melão A, Lyžbická K, Rocha J, Pechancova V, Borges J
Published in: 2026
Publisher: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.20347747

Understanding the response of Chlorella vulgaris to the antibiotic ciprofloxacin: from growth curves to DNA methylation

Author(s): Natacha Ramos; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Published in: 2023
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

From Promise to Practice: Unlocking the Potential of Epigenetics for Ecological Risk Assessment

Author(s): Asselman J, Blazquez M, Marshall H, Martín LN, Mennigen J, Cuenca NA, Pinto AR, Santos E, Escobar-Sierra C, Pereira JL
Published in: 2026
Publisher: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19792487

Epigenetic responses of Phaeodactylum tricornutum to cadmium and ciprofloxacin exposure

Author(s): Valentim, Sofia
Published in: 2025
Publisher: University of Aveiro

Optimization of DNA and RNA extraction protocols for Phaeodactylum tricornutum towards allowing downstream untargeted epigenomic and transcriptomic analysis

Author(s): Fonseca, Larissa
Published in: 2025
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Epigenetic responses of Daphnia magna to ciprofloxacin

Author(s): Lopes, Beatriz Carvalho
Published in: 2025
Publisher: University of Aveiro

A Review on aquatic toxins - Do we really know it all regarding the environmental risk posed by phytoplankton neurotoxins?

Author(s): Pinto A, Botelho MJ, Churro C, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Published in: Journal of Environmental Management, Issue 345, 2023, ISSN 1095-8630
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118769

Cadmium sub-lethal effects on Daphnia magna – A new take on an old subject

Author(s): Albano Pinto; Inês P.E. Macário; Guilherme Jeremias; Sérgio M. Marques; Joana Lourenço; Ana Rita Guimarães; Sofia L. Marques; Gabriela Moura; Jana Asselman; Patrícia Pereira; Joana L. Pereira
Published in: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Issue 308, 2025, ISSN 1090-2414
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/J.ECOENV.2025.119487

Integration of epigenetics into ecotoxicology: insights and fundamental research needs

Author(s): Albano Pinto; Jana Asselman; Patrícia Pereira; Joana Luísa Pereira
Published in: Biological Reviews, Issue 101, 2025, ISSN 1469-185X
Publisher: Wiley
DOI: 10.1111/BRV.70105

History of exposure to copper influences transgenerational gene expression responses in Daphnia magna

Author(s): Jeremias G, Muñiz-González AB, Gonçalves FJM, Martínez-Guitarte JL, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Published in: Epigenetics, Issue 19, 2024, ISSN 1559-2308
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2023.2296275

DNA Methylation and Seasonal Environmental Effects on Growth and Reproduction in the Mysid Mesopodopsis slabberi

Author(s): Oliveira AF, Pereira JL, Marques SC, Pinto A, Azeiteiro UM
Published in: Regional Studies in Marine Science, Issue 97, 2026, ISSN 2352-4855
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/J.RSMA.2026.105018

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology

Author(s): Jeremias, Guilherme; Lourenço, Joana; Araujo, Cristiano V.M.; Van Nieuwerburgh, Filip; Gonçalves, Fernando J.M.; Asselman, Jana; Pereira, Joana L.
Published in: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Issue 119, 2025, ISSN 1382-6689
Publisher: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/J.ETAP.2025.104832

A short-term exposure to saxitoxin triggers a multitude of deleterious effects in Daphnia magna at levels deemed safe for human health

Author(s): Albano Pinto, Inês P.E. Macário, Sérgio M. Marques, Joana Lourenço, Inês Domingues, Maria João Botelho, Jana Asselman, Patrícia Pereira, Joana L. Pereira
Published in: Science of The Total Environment, Issue 951, 2024, ISSN 0048-9697
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.SCITOTENV.2024.175431

Effects of cadmium in Acartia tonsa: an integrated assessment covering epigenetic and phenotypic responses

Author(s): Rodrigues, Ana Beatriz Semedo Rodrigues
Published in: 2024
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Multi-level assessment of sublethal stress responses to cadmium and ciprofloxacin exposure in seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax)

Author(s): Raio, João Pedro
Published in: 2025
Publisher: Universidade de Aveiro

Developing epigenetic biomarkers of metal exposure in Daphnia

Author(s): Jeremias, Guilherme de Abreu
Published in: 2024
Publisher: University of Aveiro

Good practices guide for widening projects’ management

Author(s): Santiago AS, Rosa IC, Agapiou A, Borges J, Cavic M, Djuric A, Dorken E, Horta P, Kars MD, Kıran B, Livreiro D, Lourenço A, Lyžbická K, Mavropoulou I, Melão A, Monteiro A, Murat S, Pajus M, Pechancová V, Penderlico J, Rocha J, Sal L, Pereira JL
Published in: 2026
Publisher: EPIBOOST

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