• Basic and applied research on environmental aspects: toxicology and microbiology.

• Product safety and formulation according to European directives.

• Detection of biofilms on surfaces, biodegradation of polymers and disinfection strategies.

• Study of cell changes caused by the action of drugs, contaminants and microorganisms.

• Ecotoxicology of chemical and biological contaminants in aquatic and terrestrial environments.

•  Physiological and histopathological effects on aquatic organisms.

• In vitro toxicity tests using cells and alternative systems.

• Biochemical and enzyme studies of xenobiotics.

• Development of new toxicity and viability assays.

• Studies of toxicity, bioaccumulation and biodegradation of potential chemical and biological contaminants in industrial products and diverse materials.

• Study and development of biosensors.

• Analysis of specific biomarkers.