Organisation
Gerontology
Department
The research is typical multidisciplinary. National and international collaboration is highly encouraged. The ongoing programmes cover a wide area, including social, economical, psychological, cognitive, functional, bio-medical and geriatric research. Gerontological needs in developing countries represent also an active research topic.
Current researchers
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- Ivan Bautmans (Responsible)
- Stijn De Baets (Responsible)
- Tony Mets (Responsible)
- Cabirou Mounchili Shintouo (Responsible)
- Mohammad Alturki (Member)
- Fariza Badloe (Member)
- Samira Baharlou (Member)
- Ivan Bautmans (Member)
- Ingo Beyer (Member)
- Jan Cabri (Member)
Projects
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- ThermoBreast : An innovative non-contact and harmless screening modality set to change the course of breast cancer detection and patient monitoringFrom1 Jan 2023 → TodayFunding: Horizon Europe - Mission area: Cancer
- ERC connect funding: CLIP-EX: Countering chronic Low-grade Inflammation by Physical Exercise: unraveling muscle–to-immune-cell communicationFrom1 Dec 2022 → TodayFunding: University - Project driven research
- TBM (Applied Biomedical Research with a Primary Societal finality) project : Tackling FRAILTY: ACTIVE-AGE@home: a home-based functional exercise program for community dwelling frail older adultsFrom1 Oct 2022 → TodayFunding: FWO Applied Biomedical Research (TBM)
- The role of autoreactive T cells and IgE autoantibodies in atopic dermatitis; From bench to bedside and backFrom1 Jan 2022 → TodayFunding: FWO research project
- Kinematic Assessment of Real‐time Motion Acquisition of the Human Musculoskeletal System by Dynamic 4D Transversal Imaging (KARMA‐4Dplus)From1 Jul 2021 → TodayFunding: BOF - projects
- Can 3 months strength training counter chronic low-grade inflammation and improve immune function in older persons?From1 Jan 2021 → TodayFunding: FWO research project
- Fatigue and Stroke Recovery (FaStR): Trajectories of Sleep, Physical Activity & Inflammation as Potential Mediators. A Longitudinal Cohort Study.From1 Nov 2020 → 17 Feb 2023Funding: FWO fellowships
- Untangling the underlying mechanisms, and developing interventions for prevention and rehabilitation of frailty in the agedFrom1 Oct 2020 → 30 Sep 2022Funding: BOF - mobility
- Seahorse platform: the Agilent Seahorse Flux Analyser with integrated normalization systemFrom1 May 2020 → TodayFunding: Hercules - Small and Medium size research infrastructure
- GEAR: BruBotics, the Brussels Human Robotics Research Center of the VUBFrom1 Jan 2020 → TodayFunding: IOF - technology validation in real environment, IOF - mandates
Publications
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- Self-management support in flemish primary care practice(2022)
Authors: Lotte Timmermans, Dagje Boeykens, Muhammed Mustafa Sirimsi, Peter Decat, Veerle Foulon, Ann Van Hecke, Mieke Vermandere, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Patricia De Vriendt
- The influence of strength training on muscle activation in elderly persons: a systematic review and meta-analysis.(2014)
Authors: Pauline Arnold, Ivan Bautmans
Pages: 58-68 - Individual body tissue distribution in elderly persons varies considerably within and between adjacent BMI classifications and WC categories(2011)
Authors: Aldo Scafoglieri, Steven Provyn, Ivan Bautmans, Jonathan Tresignie, Jan Pieter Clarys-Robion
Pages: 51 - Reproducibility, accuracy and concordance of Accutrend (R) Plus for measuring circulating lipid concentration in adults(2012)
Authors: Aldo Scafoglieri, Jonathan Tresignie, Steven Provyn, Jan Pieter Clarys, Ivan Bautmans
Pages: 100-108 - Management of Chronic Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Fertilisation between HIV/AIDS and Diabetes Care.(2012)
Authors: J Van Olmen, F Schellevis, Wim Van Damme, Guy Kegels, F. Rasschaert
Pages: 1-10 - Grip work estimation during sustained maximal contraction: validity and relationship with dependency and inflammation in elderly persons.(2011)
Authors: Ivan Bautmans, Oscar Onyema, Katrien Van Puyvelde, Sylvie Pleck, Tony Mets
Pages: 731-736 - Valpreventie bij thuiswonende ouderen. Praktijkrichtlijn voor Vlaanderen.(2010)
Authors: K. Milisen, J Coussement, E Vlaeyen, Ivan Bautmans, I Bertrand, S. Boonen, Dirk Cambier, L De Coninck, M De Cuyper
Number of pages: 92 - Inflammation is related to worse self-perceived fatigue in obese boys and girls(2015)
Authors: Jonathan Tresignie, Stijn Vantieghem, Steven Provyn, Ivan Bautmans
Pages: 110Number of pages: 1 - Identification and treatment of older persons with sarcopenia.(2014)
Authors: Fulvio Lauretani, Ivan Bautmans, Francesca De Vita, Anna Nardelli, Gian Paolo Ceda, M Maggio
Pages: 199-204 - Assessment of Malawi's success in child mortality reduction through the lens of the Catalytic Initiative Integrated Health Systems Strengthening programme(2015)
Authors: Tanya Doherty, Wanga Zembe, Nobubelo Ngandu, Mary Kinney, Samuel Manda, Donela Besada, Debra Jackson, Karen Daniels, Sarah Rohde, Wim Van Damme, et al.
Pages: 155-165