Nele Thomsen

Nele Thomsen is a researcher affiliated with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Her work focuses on marine toxicology and environmental stressors, particularly the impact of climate change on Arctic zooplankton and metal bioavailability.

Research Interests: Dr. Thomsen's expertise spans ecotoxicology, DNA repair mechanisms, and oxidative stress in marine organisms. Her recent research highlights how climate change exacerbates metal toxicity risks in Arctic ecosystems, contributing to understanding environmental health under global change scenarios.

Scientific Contributions: In 2024, she co-authored a study in Frontiers in Marine Science linking warming Arctic conditions to increased bioavailability of metals in zooplankton, with implications for food web dynamics and pollution monitoring.

Collaborations: Her work involves collaborations across institutions, reflecting active participation in global research networks related to marine science and climate impacts.