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Research interests
Full Professor in Physiology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Dpt. of Cell Biology, Physiology and Immunology.
Ph.D. in Biology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, postdoc positions at the Univ. of Bristol (UK) and Aberdeen Univ. (Scotland, UK). Specialist in fish physiology and comparative physiology, and current research interests in the area of Fish stress and immune response. Health and welfare in fish. Leader of a Research group (AQUAB-FISH lab) of 8 scientists, including local and international researchers (currently from Portugal, Chile, Algeria, Iran, Pakistan and China).
Publication of about 280 research papers, most of them in international first quartile peer reviewed journals
Papers in high quality Journals such as Nature Immunology, Journal of Immunology, American J. Physiology, Plos One, Frontiers in Immunology, Science of Total Environment, Scientific Reports
Presentations in 190 international meetings Invited speaker, key note speaker or main lecturer in 24 international meetings
Editor of the volume “Biology of stress in fish” 2016. Fish Physiology series, Academic Press, Elsevier.
Organizer of the biennial symposia “Stress in fish” (American Fisheries Society. Physiology. Section). Years 2006-2026.
Scientific Coordinator of the European Research Center for Aquatic Animal Welfare
Education/Academic qualification
Ph. D., Doctorat en Biologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Award Date: 15 Oct 1982
Degree, Llicenciat en Biologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
Award Date: 15 Jul 1979
External positions
Honorary Research Fellow, Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen
1 Sept 1985 → 31 Mar 1986
Professor Col.laborador, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
1 Jan 1985 → 28 Feb 1987
Research Fellow, Research Unit for Comparative Animal Respiration-University of Bristol
1 Jan 1983 → 1 Sept 1983
Professor Ajudant, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
1 Feb 1981 → 31 Dec 1985
Contracte temporal d'investigació, Prodesfarma SA
1 Feb 1980 → 30 Dec 1980
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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COMBINED STRESSORS. SALINITY AND NANOPLASTICS
Tort Bardolet, L. (Principal Investigator), Teles Pereira, M. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Balasch Alemany, J. C. (Collaborator), Blonç , M. T. (Collaborator), Brandts Busom, I. (Collaborator), Khansari , A. R. (Collaborator), Reyes López, F. (Collaborator), Ruiz Iglesias, N. (Collaborator) & Pastor Milan, J. (Investigator)
1/09/24 → 31/12/27
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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EUP_AHW: European Partnership Animal health and Welfare
Padros Bover, F. (Principal Investigator), Allepuz Palau, A. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Darwich Soliva, L. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Cabezon Ponsoda, O. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Llonch Obiols, P. (Co-Investigador/a Principal), Martin Valls, G. E. (Investigator), Imperial Esteban, T. M. (Investigator), Ko ., H. L. (Investigator), Barbadilla Prados, A. (Investigator), Casillas, S. (Investigator), Constenla Matalobos, M. (Investigator), Soler Membrives, A. (Investigator), Aranda Rodriguez, J. (Investigator), Albanell Trullas, E. (Investigator), Manuelian Fuste, C. L. (Investigator), Milan Sendra, M. J. (Investigator), Salama Fadali, A. (Investigator), Daura Ribera, X. (Investigator), Gibert Gonzalez, I. (Investigator), Gomez Camacho, A. C. (Investigator), Yero Corona, D. (Investigator), Cristòfol Adell, C. (Investigator), Campoy Sanchez, S. (Investigator), Corral Sábado, J. (Investigator), Cortes Garmendia, M. P. (Investigator), Erill Sagales, I. (Investigator), Perez Varela, M. (Investigator), Quintana Romero, A. (Investigator), Sanz Iglesias, E. (Investigator), Boix, E. (Investigator), Moussaoui Keribii, M. (Investigator), Prats Ejarque, G. (Investigator), Ferrer Miralles, N. (Investigator), Roher Armentia, N. (Investigator), Marco Sanchez, I. (Investigator), Jose Cunilleras, E. (Investigator), Manteca Vilanova, X. (Investigator), Constenia, M. (Investigator), Puyol Gonzalez, A. (Investigator), Francino Martí, O. (Investigator), Cordomi Montoya, A. (Investigator), Fernandez Gallegos, M. R. (Investigator), Navarro Cantero, S. (Investigator), Sánchez Groot, N. (Investigator), Sancho Vaello, E. (Investigator), Torrent Burgas, M. (Investigator), Villegas Hernandez, S. (Investigator), Mateu de Antonio, E. M. (Investigator), Cortey Marquès, M. (Investigator), Balasch Alemany, J. C. (Investigator), Tort Bardolet, L. (Investigator), Espluga Trenc, J. (Investigator), Suppi Boldrito, R. (Investigator), Delclos Gomez Moran, C. E. (Investigator), Martinez Urtaza, J. L. (Investigator), Ortuño, A. (Investigator), Tello Bretcha, M. (Investigator), Vidal Roig, M. D. (Investigator), Sánchez, O. (Investigator), Mas Gordi, J. (Investigator), Vigués Frantzen, N. (Investigator), Hernandez del Amo, E. (Investigator), Castells Quintana, D. E. (Investigator), Castillejos Velázquez, L. (Investigator), Sola Oriol, D. (Investigator), Fornos Ingles, M. (Investigator), Ciaravino , G. (Investigator) & Pedro Mil Homens, M. (Investigator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/30
Project: International research project
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European Union Reference Centre for the Welfare of aquatic animals
Padros Bover, F. (Principal Investigator) & Tort Bardolet, L. (Investigator)
1/05/24 → 31/12/24
Project: International research project
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Desarrollo e implementación de estrategias innovadoras para la mejora del bienestar de los peces en puntos críticos del cultivo acuícola (PISCIBIEN)
Tort Bardolet, L. (Principal Investigator), Teles Pereira, M. (Collaborator), Parra Gomez, D. (Collaborator), Reyes Lopez, F. E. (Collaborator), Fierro Castro, M. C. (Collaborator), Vallejos Vidal, E. C. (Collaborator), Roher Armentia, N. (Collaborator), Padros Bover, F. (Collaborator), Mancera Romero, J. M. (Investigator), Martínez, G. (Collaborator), Astola, A. (Collaborator), Rendón-Unceta, M. D. C. (Collaborator), Vázquez, R. (Collaborator), Skrzynska, A. (Collaborator), Jerez, I. (Collaborator), Villarroel Robinson, M. (Investigator), Torrent, F. (Collaborator), de la Fuente, J. (Collaborator), Bermejo, R. (Collaborator), González de Chavarri, E. (Collaborator), Pérez Marcos, C. (Collaborator), Daniel Montero Vítores (Investigator), Ginés Ruíz, R. (Collaborator), Caballero, M. J. (Collaborator), Torrecillas Burriel, S. (Collaborator), Izquierdo López, M. (Collaborator), Sanchez Vazquez, J. (Investigator), Martínez, F. J. (Collaborator), López, J. Á. (Collaborator), de Costa, J. (Collaborator), Mendiola, P. (Collaborator), López, J. F. (Collaborator), Paredes, J. F. (Collaborator), Oliver, J. A. (Collaborator), Soengas Fernandez, J. L. (Investigator), Miguez, J. M. (Collaborator), Álvarez-Otero, R. (Collaborator), López-Patiño, M. A. (Collaborator), Ceinos, R. (Collaborator), Conde-Sieira, M. (Collaborator), Otero, C. (Collaborator), Velasco, C. (Collaborator), Naderi, F. (Collaborator), Hernández, J. (Collaborator), Chivite, M. (Collaborator), Herrera Rodriguez, M. (Investigator), Navas, J. I. (Collaborator), López, J. R. (Collaborator), Hervés, M. A. (Collaborator), Cerdá-Reverter, J. M. (Investigator), Josep Rotllant Moragas (Collaborator), Rocha, A. I. (Collaborator), Martinez Sanchez, E. (Collaborator), Muriach Sauri, B. (Collaborator), Pereira, E. (Collaborator), Navarro Rojas, S. (Collaborator), Soletto, L. (Collaborator), Puchol, S. (Collaborator), Suárez-Bregua, P. (Collaborator), Tamargo, P. (Collaborator), Cal, L. (Collaborator), Delgado Saavedra, M. J. (Investigator), Alonso Gómez, Á. L. (Collaborator), de Pedro Ormeño, N. (Collaborator), Valenciano González, A. I. (Collaborator), Isorna Alonso, E. (Collaborator), Blanco Imperiali, A. (Collaborator), Gómez Boronat., M. (Collaborator), Roque, A. (Investigator), Duncan, N. (Investigator), Velarde, A. (Collaborator), Moles, X. (Collaborator), Pallisera, J. (Collaborator) & Gras, N. (Collaborator)
29/12/21 → 15/10/23
Project: Research Projects and Other Grants
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RASOPTA: Safeguarding future production of fish in aquaculture systems with water recirculation - RASOPTA
Tort Bardolet, L. (Principal Investigator), Reyes Lopez, F. E. (Investigator), Teles Pereira, M. (Investigator) & Blonç , M. T. (Beneficiary)
1/09/21 → 31/08/25
Project: International research project
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Stress and immune response to centrifugal pumping of Salmo salar in an industrial recirculating aquaculture system : A case study
Blonç, M., Ruiz, N., Petersen, P. E., Dahl, M. M., Krishna, D., Christiansen, D. H., Egholm, I., Teles, M. & Tort Bardolet, L., Jan 2026, In: Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 168, 10 p., 110936.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Enhancing farmed fish welfare: Evaluating the effectiveness of plant-based stress mitigating agents as sedatives in sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) following intraperitoneal vaccination
Azizi, S., Balasch, J. C., Cartan, S., Jerez-Cepa, I., Mancera, J. M., Tort, L. & Khansari, A. R., Jan 2025, In: Fish and Shellfish Immunology. 156, 11 p., 110058.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Impact of a chronic waterborne exposure to polystyrene nanoplastics on the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata): Combining traditional and multi-omics approaches
Blonç, M., Ruiz, N., Fernando, F., Llorca, M., Farré, M., Nolis, P., Tort, L. & Teles, M., 15 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 498, 12 p., 139465.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Stress and immune responses in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) treated by a low dose vaccine injection
Liu, X. H., Teles, M., Tvarijonaviciute, A., Brandts, I., Zhang, Y. G. & Tort, L., 15 Feb 2025, In: Aquaculture. 596, Part 2, 10 p., 741871.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The Administration of Heat Shock Protein-70 Bacterial Homolog (DnaK) Improves the Cumulative Survival and the Expression of Immune-Related Genes in Gnotobiotic Full-Sibling Sea Bass Larvae Challenged with Vibrio anguillarum
Vallejos-Vidal, E., Santillán-Araneda, M. J., Goldstein, M., Reyes-Cerpa, S., Balasch Alemany, J. C., Dierckens, K., Bossier, P. & Tort Bardolet, L., 4 Jun 2025, In: Animals. 15, 11, 25 p., 1655.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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