BOOSting excellence in environmental EPIgenetics

Informazioni relative al progetto

EPIBOOST

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 101078991

DOI

10.3030/101078991

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 8 Luglio 2022

Data di avvio 1 Ottobre 2022

Data di completamento 31 Marzo 2026

Finanziato da

• Widening participation and spreading excellence

Costo totale

€ 1 499 016,25

Contributo UE

€ 1 499 016,00

Coordinato da

UNIVERSIDADE DE AVEIRO
Portugal

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I link ai risultati e alle pubblicazioni dei progetti del 7° PQ, così come i link ad alcuni tipi di risultati specifici come dataset e software, sono recuperati dinamicamente da .OpenAIRE .

Risultati finali

Data Management Plan (2)

Updated Data Management Plan

Updated version of the Data Management Plan (DMP), compliant with Open Science and Research Data Management requirements and guidelines by the EU.

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

Websites, patent fillings, videos etc. (1)

Project website

Setup of the project website

Documents, reports (3)

Updated Dissemination and Exploitation Plan, including communication

Updated Dissemination and Exploitation plan, including Communication (DE&C) – will include the activities planned to implement in a period up to 4 years after the end the EPIBOOST.

Good practices guide for widening projects’ management

Good practices guide regarding widening projects management and coordination

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

Pubblicazioni

Conference proceedings (14)

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

Autori: Pinto A, Macário IPE, Marques SM, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: Macario IPE, Vidal T, Santos JI, Pinto A, Brandão F, Marques S, Frankenbach S, Lourenco J, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: Gawra J, Correia E, Vieira B, Pereira JL, Domingues I, Laia Navarro-Martin L
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: Semmouri I, Pinto A, Rodrigues AB, Paepen R, Guimarães AR, Pereira JL, Asselman J
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

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

Incorporating Epigenetics in Adverse Outcome Pathways: The EPIBOOST Project

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

New Insights Into Cadmium Sub-Lethal Effects on Daphnia magna

Autori: Pinto A, Macário IPE, Geremias G, Marques SM, Lourenço J, Guimarães AR, Marques S, Moura G, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: Paepen R, Semmouri I, Pinto A, Guimarães AR, Frankenbach S, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026
Editore: 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

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

Effects of Cadmium in Acartia tonsa: Epigenetic and phenotypic responses

Autori: Rodrigues AB, Semmouri I, Pinto A, Macario IPE, Marques S, Lourenco J, Domingues I, Pereira JL, Asselman J
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 35th Annual Meeting, 2025, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: Pereira JL, Asselman J, Navarro-Martin L
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

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

Apical and molecular endpoints in zebrafish embryos exposed to cadmium

Autori: Vieira V, Gawra J, Correia E, Pereira JL, Domingues I, Navarro-Martín L
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 34th Annual Meeting, 2024, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: 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

Autori: 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
Pubblicato in: SETAC Europe 36th Annual meeting, 2026, ISSN 2310-3043
Editore: Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe (SETAC Europe)

Other (12)

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

Autori: Correia, Énia Vidal Sousa
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

Establishment of ecotoxicological tests of Cadmium and Ciprofloxacin on Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Autori: Mafalda Pinhal; João Serôdio; Silja Frankenbach
Pubblicato in: 2023
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

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

Autori: Sandro Félix; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Pubblicato in: 2023
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

Ecotoxicological assays with microcrustaceans: Daphnia magna

Autori: Sofia Ramos; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Pubblicato in: 2023
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

Strengthening Capacitation Impact in Horizon Europe Twinning Projects

Autori: Santiago A, Rosa I, Pereira JL, Melão A, Lyžbická K, Rocha J, Pechancova V, Borges J
Pubblicato in: 2026
Editore: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19793201

Effects of epigenetic modifications in aquatic organisms exposed to environmental contaminants

Autori: Rocha, Maria Eduarda
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: University of Aveiro

Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation in Twinning Projects

Autori: Santiago A, Rosa I, Pereira JL, Melão A, Lyžbická K, Rocha J, Pechancova V, Borges J
Pubblicato in: 2026
Editore: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.20347747

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

Autori: Natacha Ramos; Tânia Vidal; Inês Macário
Pubblicato in: 2023
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

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

Autori: Asselman J, Blazquez M, Marshall H, Martín LN, Mennigen J, Cuenca NA, Pinto AR, Santos E, Escobar-Sierra C, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: 2026
Editore: EPIBOOST
DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.19792487

Epigenetic responses of Phaeodactylum tricornutum to cadmium and ciprofloxacin exposure

Autori: Valentim, Sofia
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: University of Aveiro

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

Autori: Fonseca, Larissa
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

Epigenetic responses of Daphnia magna to ciprofloxacin

Autori: Lopes, Beatriz Carvalho
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: University of Aveiro

Peer reviewed articles (7)

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

Autori: Pinto A, Botelho MJ, Churro C, Asselman J, Pereira P, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: Journal of Environmental Management, Numero 345, 2023, ISSN 1095-8630
Editore: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118769

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

Autori: 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
Pubblicato in: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, Numero 308, 2025, ISSN 1090-2414
Editore: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/J.ECOENV.2025.119487

Integration of epigenetics into ecotoxicology: insights and fundamental research needs

Autori: Albano Pinto; Jana Asselman; Patrícia Pereira; Joana Luísa Pereira
Pubblicato in: Biological Reviews, Numero 101, 2025, ISSN 1469-185X
Editore: Wiley
DOI: 10.1111/BRV.70105

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

Autori: Jeremias G, Muñiz-González AB, Gonçalves FJM, Martínez-Guitarte JL, Asselman J, Pereira JL
Pubblicato in: Epigenetics, Numero 19, 2024, ISSN 1559-2308
Editore: Taylor & Francis
DOI: 10.1080/15592294.2023.2296275

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

Autori: Oliveira AF, Pereira JL, Marques SC, Pinto A, Azeiteiro UM
Pubblicato in: Regional Studies in Marine Science, Numero 97, 2026, ISSN 2352-4855
Editore: Elsevier
DOI: 10.1016/J.RSMA.2026.105018

Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology

Autori: Jeremias, Guilherme; Lourenço, Joana; Araujo, Cristiano V.M.; Van Nieuwerburgh, Filip; Gonçalves, Fernando J.M.; Asselman, Jana; Pereira, Joana L.
Pubblicato in: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Numero 119, 2025, ISSN 1382-6689
Editore: 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

Autori: Albano Pinto, Inês P.E. Macário, Sérgio M. Marques, Joana Lourenço, Inês Domingues, Maria João Botelho, Jana Asselman, Patrícia Pereira, Joana L. Pereira
Pubblicato in: Science of The Total Environment, Numero 951, 2024, ISSN 0048-9697
Editore: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/J.SCITOTENV.2024.175431

Thesis and dissertations (3)

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

Autori: Rodrigues, Ana Beatriz Semedo Rodrigues
Pubblicato in: 2024
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

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

Autori: Raio, João Pedro
Pubblicato in: 2025
Editore: Universidade de Aveiro

Developing epigenetic biomarkers of metal exposure in Daphnia

Autori: Jeremias, Guilherme de Abreu
Pubblicato in: 2024
Editore: University of Aveiro

Monographic books (1)

Good practices guide for widening projects’ management

Autori: 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
Pubblicato in: 2026
Editore: EPIBOOST