Get to know... Ana Luzio

My research focuses on the zebrafish (Danio rerio), a widely used model organism for evaluating the impacts of pollutants, particularly endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs). During my PhD, I’ve assessed the histology of gonads to provide essential insights into reproductive health, allowing the detection of alterations such as disrupted gametogenesis, intersex conditions, and changes in tissue organisation that reflect endocrine imbalance. These biomarkers are crucial for assessing sublethal effects that may not be evident through traditional toxicity tests.