WHG WELL REPRESENTED AT UGENT'S RESEARCH DAY

Valérie presenting her work on anticoagulant rodenticides in wildlife

This year’s UGent Research Day was a fantastic showcase of cutting-edge science, and the Wildlife Health Ghent team was well represented with insightful presentations and posters.

Emma delivered an engaging talk on “RCA 1-binding Glycans as a Marker of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans Infection Intensity at Early Stages of Pathogenesis.” Her work explores key molecular markers that could help track this devastating amphibian disease in its early stages.

Emma presenting her work on Bsal markers

Eduardo presented a poster titled “Emerging diseases in a polluted world: Exposure to pesticides does not affect response to Bsal chytrid fungus in Triturus carnifex.” His research delves into the complex interactions between pollution and disease susceptibility in newts.

Edu presenting his work Bsal susceptibility in newts

Valérie took the stage to discuss the environmental exposure of European hedgehogs and slugs to anticoagulant rodenticides and the potential sublethal effects on these vulnerable small mammals. Her findings shed light on the hidden dangers of rodenticides in our ecosystems.

The team was met with great enthusiasm—many attendees stopped by to ask questions, sparking fascinating discussions. Such engagement is always a strong motivator, reinforcing the importance of wildlife health research.

Bravo to Emma, Eduardo, and Valérie for their excellent contributions and for representing the Wildlife Health Ghent team so well!