ALAVIKAKHKI Zahrasadat

ALAVIKAKHKI Zahrasadat

PhD student | Metabolomic fingerprints of periphyton

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Kinetic of metabolomic fingerprints of periphyton exposed to pharmaceuticals: towards the discovery of early molecular biomarkers

The aim of this PhD is to identify and validate metabolic biomarkers of periphyton response to pharmaceuticals and to link those biomarkers with potential further changes in microbial functions. To do so, I will conduct initial screenings to  assess the functional responses of periphyton, followed by metabolomic analyses of selected pharmaceuticals across varying exposure times and environmental factors. Finally, I will compare the different metabolomic profiles obtained and identify key metabolites involved in pharmaceuticals response, i.e. biomarkers.