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Martin Vastrade is a researcher at the Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology, University of Namur. His work spans genetics, evolutionary biology, and freshwater ecology, with a focus on invasive species like the clam genus Corbicula and environmental stress responses in insects. Primary affiliation: University of Namur, Institute of Life-Earth-Environment Research Interests: Martin's research explores the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms in invasive aquatic species, environmental stress adaptation, and ecological conservation. Key areas include: Androgenesis in Corbicula clams and its evolutionary implications Impact of salinity on genetic diversity in freshwater ecosystems Genetic mixing between sexual and asexual lineages Agri-environment schemes for bee conservation Recent Publications: His recent articles examine radioresistance in ants (2024), meiotic transitions in clams (2024), salinity effects on Corbicula diversity (2022), genetic hybridization in invasive species (2022), and woody plant pollen as bee resources (2022). These works highlight interdisciplinary trends in genetics, environmental science, and conservation biology.

• Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Freshwater Ecology
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Dr. Steven Janssens is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology , KU Leuven , where he leads and co-leads research projects in plant evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and genomics. His work spans molecular ecology, climate-resilient agriculture, and forensic botany. Research Focus : Phylogenomics, species delimitation, energy sensing systems in plants, and climate-smart crop production. Projects : Includes "Reconstructing Evolution of the Plant Energy Sensing System" (2025–2028) and "Genomic barcoding to trace illegally logged African trees" (2018–2024). Key Collaborations : Partnered with institutions across Europe, Africa, and Asia on biodiversity monitoring and crop improvement. Publications highlight his expertise in resolving taxonomic controversies (e.g., Impatiens, Galianthe) and advancing DNA-based identification tools for economically significant species like Coffea and Pterocarpus . He also co-supervises PhD students in molecular biodiversity studies.

• Plant Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
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Nicolas Debortoli is an evolutionary geneticist focused on molecular adaptation mechanisms in asexual organisms, particularly bdelloid rotifers and freshwater invertebrates. His research examines genetic mixing, desiccation resistance, and environmental DNA applications for biodiversity monitoring. He has contributed significantly to understanding horizontal gene transfer in asexual species and urban ecosystem impacts on microinvertebrates. Research Interests: Debortoli investigates: (1) Evolutionary dynamics of asexual reproduction in bdelloid rotifers, (2) Genetic hybridization in clam lineages, (3) Environmental DNA metabarcoding for ecological assessment, and (4) Urbanization impacts on microinvertebrate communities. His work integrates genomics, field ecology, and computational biology. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2016-2024) demonstrate a shift from fundamental rotifer genetics toward applied environmental genomics, including SARS-CoV-2 surveillance validation and machine learning applications in hematology. Over 50% of his output addresses sustainable development goals related to aquatic ecosystems and biodiversity conservation.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Molecular Adaptation
• Asexual Reproduction
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Matthieu Terwagne is a researcher with a focus on molecular biology, genetics, and virology. His work spans from studying Brucella pathogenesis and DNA repair mechanisms to exploring genomic evolution in asexual bdelloid rotifers and SARS-CoV-2 surveillance in Belgian wastewaters. He has collaborated with institutions on projects like RISE 2016-2018, which investigated the effects of radiation on rotifers. Education: Doctor of Sciences (2011), focusing on Brucella melitensis virulence regulation Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology (2006), analyzing TIR domains in Brucella Research Interests: Matthieu’s research addresses DNA repair, genomic stability, horizontal gene transfer, and host-pathogen interactions. His work on bdelloid rotifers examines nonreductional meiosis and recombination in asexual species, while his wastewater surveillance studies contribute to public health epidemiology. Publications: His recent work includes studies on DNA ligase acquisition in eukaryotes (2023), DNA repair in rotifers (2022), and SARS-CoV-2 monitoring (2022). Earlier projects (2016-2018) focused on genomic evolution under radiation, with foundational studies on Brucella from 2006-2013.

• DNA Repair
• Genetics
• Molecular Biology
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Benedicte Noel is a Senior Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, focusing on reproductive biology and genetics. Her work explores ovarian follicular dynamics, steroidogenesis, and the genetic basis of fecundity in sheep models. Master in Biology (1989), thesis on PMSG effects in sheep Doctor of Sciences (1994), specialized in steroidogenesis and follicular growth Her research spans genetic regulation , hormonal interactions , and ovarian physiology , with notable contributions to understanding ameiotic evolution in rotifers and fecundity gene mechanisms. Recent publications highlight her expertise in chromosomal stability , steroid hormone pathways , and crossbreeding impacts on fertility . Collaborative work includes multidisciplinary analyses of gene-environment interactions in reproductive systems.

• Reproductive Biology
• Genetics
• Endocrinology
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Dr. Anne-Catherine Heuskin is a Researcher at the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences, University of Namur. She holds a PhD in Physics from the same institution (2013) and conducted a postdoctoral fellowship at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2014–2015). Her research focuses on radiation biology, nanoparticle applications in proton therapy, and space-related radiobiology. Key projects include PFAS-B (electron beam water treatment), RISE-LARN (space biology studies on bdelloid rotifers), and MitoRad (proton therapy optimization via mitochondrial pathways). She has supervised over 12 thesis projects and actively collaborates with international institutions like NASA and CERN. Education: PhD in Physics (2013), Master in Physics (2009) Research interests include understanding radiation effects on organisms (e.g., rotifers, ants, C. elegans), developing nanoparticle-based radiosensitizers, and advancing FLASH radiotherapy through UHDR (ultra-high dose rate) experiments. Awards include the BAEF Fellowship (2014), Fulbright Scholarship (2014), and Prix Mersch (2009). Her work bridges physics, biology, and medicine, with a focus on translational research for cancer therapy and space exploration. Lab activities include proton irradiation setups, transcriptomic analyses, and computational modeling of radiobiological phenomena.

• Radiation Biology
• Nanoparticle Applications in Medicine
• Proton Therapy
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Emilien NICOLAS is a researcher with significant contributions to molecular biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology. His work focuses on DNA repair mechanisms, transposable elements, and genomic adaptations in asexual organisms like bdelloid rotifers and clams. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as K. Van Doninck, B. Hallet, and J-F. Flot on projects involving genetic mixing, redox biology, and chromosome-level genome assembly. Key research areas include Horizontal gene transfer and DNA damage tolerance Nonreductional meiosis in asexual rotifers Genetic dynamics in hybrid clonal lineages Transposable element biochemistry His publications span high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Science Advances , with recent work analyzing manganese-based antioxidants and DNA repair pathways in Adineta vaga. Research outputs intersect with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to scientific innovation and biodiversity.

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Biochemistry
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Rohan Arora is a researcher in the Faculty of Sciences specializing in chromosome biology and stress tolerance mechanisms of bdelloid rotifers. He holds a Doctor of Sciences degree awarded in 2024 for his thesis on manganese-based antioxidants and extreme stress tolerance. His educational background includes: Doctor of Sciences (2024) Arora's research integrates chromosome dynamics, DNA repair pathways, and redox biochemistry to investigate how bdelloid rotifers survive extreme desiccation and radiation. His work focuses on homologous recombination in asexual organisms and the protective role of manganese-based antioxidants against oxidative damage, with implications for understanding genome stability in stress-tolerant species. His 2021 Science Advances publication established a chromosome-level genome assembly for Adineta vaga, demonstrating homologous chromosome pairing and recombination in an asexual rotifer. This foundational work bridges evolutionary genomics, DNA repair mechanisms, and stress response systems, revealing novel adaptations in anhydrobiotic organisms. Arora has led two major research projects: the BEST project (2018-2020) investigating bdelloid rotifers as models for extreme stress tolerance, and a 2021-2022 project on manganese-based antioxidants in Adineta vaga. Both projects involved multidisciplinary collaborations and examined stress tolerance genes, antioxidant systems, and genomic adaptations.

• Chromosome Biology
• DNA Repair
• Stress Tolerance
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Boris Hespeels is an academic researcher affiliated with the University of Namur, specifically the Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology within the Institute of Life-Earth-Environment. He holds the academic rank of Researcher and has been actively involved in leading and co-leading multiple research projects focusing on radiation biology, evolutionary genetics, and the survival mechanisms of bdelloid rotifers in extreme environments. Education: Boris Hespeels earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2009 and a Doctor of Sciences (PhD) in 2016, both from the University of Namur. His PhD thesis, supervised by K. Van Doninck, explored desiccation-induced genetic exchanges and resistance mechanisms in bdelloid rotifers. Research Interests: His work centers on understanding how organisms, particularly bdelloid rotifers, adapt to extreme conditions such as ionizing radiation, cosmic rays, and desiccation. Key areas include radiation resistance, genomic stability in asexual species, and ancestral evolutionary traits. His projects often involve collaborations with space agencies and institutions to simulate extraterrestrial environments. Recent Articles: His research highlights include studies on the radioresistance of black garden ants, the impact of cosmic radiation on rotifers aboard the ISS, and the ancestral roots of desiccation resistance. These studies contribute to broader questions about survival mechanisms in space and evolutionary biology. Awards: No specific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his work has garnered attention through media coverage and citations (e.g., 534 citations). Grants/Advising: As PI or co-PI, he led projects like RISE-EXPOSE (2023), RISE-2021, and RISE 2016-2018, focusing on radiation biology and extremophile organisms. He has advised students in thesis work, including his own doctoral and master’s research. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with teams at the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences, involving researchers in genetics, radiation biology, and space science. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to study extremophile organisms.

• Radiation Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genetics
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Karine Van Doninck is a researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel , focusing on evolutionary ecology and genetics. She has led and supervised numerous projects, including studies on bdelloid rotifers, freshwater clams, and extremophile organisms. Doctor of Science, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Evolutionary ecology and genetics of asexual darwinulid ostracods) Her research explores evolutionary genetics , radiation biology , and reproductive mode evolution , with work on extremophile organisms like Adineta vaga in space environments. Recent articles address transcriptomic responses to microgravity, radiation effects, and meiotic modifications in freshwater clams. She has contributed to 15+ research outputs , including studies on urbanization impacts on rotifers, redox biology of antioxidants, and ploidy variation in amoebas. Her collaborations span institutions like the International Space Station and Dryad Digital Repository. Key scientific awards include recognition in 2003. She actively participates in conferences such as the Evolutionary Biology Meeting (2010) and International Rotifer Symposium (2009). Her work intersects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly in advancing scientific understanding of genetic diversity and ecological adaptation.

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Genetics
• Radiation Biology
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Paul Simion is a molecular biologist and geneticist at the University of Namur, specializing in DNA repair mechanisms and chromosome biology. His research focuses on understanding DNA damage tolerance and chromosome dynamics in eukaryotic organisms, particularly using rotifers as model systems. His research interests span several critical areas in molecular genetics. Using advanced genomic techniques, he investigates how organisms maintain genome integrity through DNA repair pathways, with particular emphasis on DNA ligases and their role in damage tolerance. His work on asexual rotifers has provided groundbreaking insights into chromosome structure and recombination mechanisms in organisms that reproduce without sexual recombination. This research has significant implications for understanding evolutionary adaptation and genome stability across diverse biological systems. Dr. Simion's publications in high-impact journals like Nature Communications and Science Advances demonstrate his contributions to understanding fundamental biological processes. His 2023 paper on horizontal DNA ligase acquisition revealed novel mechanisms of DNA damage tolerance in eukaryotes, while his 2021 chromosome-level genome assembly of Adineta vaga rotifers challenged existing paradigms about recombination in asexual organisms. His research has garnered significant attention in the scientific community, with his 2021 Science Advances paper receiving 44 citations and being featured in 10 news outlets, while his 2023 Nature Communications paper has already accumulated 5 citations and substantial social media engagement. Dr. Simion collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, working within interdisciplinary teams focused on genome biology. His network includes specialists in bioinformatics, molecular genetics, and evolutionary biology, enabling comprehensive approaches to complex questions in genome maintenance and evolution.

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• DNA Repair
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Alessandro Derzelle is a researcher affiliated with the Research Unit in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology , focusing on the unique genomic and evolutionary characteristics of bdelloid rotifers. His work intersects genomics, evolutionary biology, and bioinformatics. Research interests include horizontal gene transfer , chromosome dynamics , and long-read genome assembly in non-model organisms. His studies on Adineta vaga explore mechanisms of desiccation resistance and genetic recombination in asexual species. Recent publications (2021) analyze chromosome-level genome assembly and haplotype processing in bdelloids, while a 2014 chapter highlights ancient horizontal gene acquisition. Collaborations span institutions like Université de Lille and Université catholique de Louvain .

• Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Genomics
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Jean-Francois Flot is a researcher with a focus on genetics, biodiversity, and genomics, contributing to fields such as conservation biology and evolutionary genetics. His work spans topics like chromosome-level genome assembly, recombination in asexual organisms, and equitable biodiversity genomics. Key Collaborations: European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) Consortium Research Themes: Genetic mixing in clams, long-read assembly optimization, homologous chromosome analysis His research outputs include high-impact articles in Science Advances , Trends in Ecology and Evolution , and BMC Bioinformatics , with a strong emphasis on addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and scientific equity. Recent trends show his work advancing reference genome applications for biodiversity conservation and resolving assembly challenges in non-model organisms, with a focus on computational approaches and policy implications.

• Genetics
• Biodiversity
• Genomics
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Lise-Marie Pigneur is a researcher at the University of Liège specializing in evolutionary genetics and ecology, with a particular focus on invasive species, especially Asian clams (Corbicula spp.). Her work spans freshwater ecosystems, population genetics, and molecular biology, contributing significantly to understanding genetic structures of invasive organisms and their ecological impacts. Her research interests center on evolutionary genetics of invasive species, with particular expertise in androgenetic reproduction mechanisms in Corbicula clams. She investigates genetic mixing among sexual and asexual lineages, biogeographic origins of invasive populations, and horizontal gene transfer phenomena in aquatic organisms. Her work bridges molecular biology with ecological field studies, examining how genetic adaptations enable species to invade new ecosystems. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on freshwater invasive species genetics, particularly Corbicula clams, with recent work expanding to river basin ecology and microbial communities in freshwater reservoirs. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between evolutionary biology, ecology, and conservation science. Dr. Pigneur has secured research funding as Principal Investigator for projects examining genetic structure of introduced mammals in Western Europe (2012-2015) and previously contributed as Researcher to studies on evolutionary genetics of invasive Asian clams (2006-2011). Her collaborative network spans multiple European institutions, with significant partnerships in mammalogy and freshwater ecology research. She actively participates in academic communities through conferences including the European Congress of Mammalogy, Benelux Congress of Zoology, and specialized symposia on wildlife management. Her research has been featured in media coverage regarding invasive species studies, including work on North American beavers in Western Europe.

• Evolutionary Genetics
• Invasive Species Ecology
• Freshwater Ecology
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