2. Research activities

Research activities

The research activities of the Histology laboratory are centered on 4 themes:

  • The toxic effects induced by endocrine disruptors
  • The toxicity associated to the exposure to metal oxide nanoparticles
  • The role of FXR (Farnesoid X receptor) played in estrogen or androgen-dependent cancers
  • Comparative histological study of visual structures and opsins in Squamata

Our unit is also associated with the following UMONS research institutes :