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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- Mohammad Alturki (Member)
- Fariza Badloe (Member)
- Anna Bael (Member)
- Samira Baharlou (Member)
- Ivan Bautmans (Member)
- Hafsa Belasri (Member)
- Johan Berghmans (Member)
- Ingo Beyer (Member)
- Jan Cabri (Member)
- Hung Cao Dinh (Member)
Projects
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- A valorisation programme for social science and humanities research on algorithmic systemsFrom1 Jan 2024 → TodayFunding: IOF - technology validation in real environment, IOF - mandates
- CPC-FARI 2023: Hospital-centric AI selection and operationalisation blueprint approachFrom1 Apr 2023 → TodayFunding: Brussels Capital Region
- The Gerontopole Brussels - Centre of expertise for Gerontology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Central theme: Active & Healthy AgeingFrom1 Apr 2023 → TodayFunding: BOF - projects
- Development AAL project ISHAFrom1 Jan 2023 → TodayFunding: EU - out of framework - indefinite
- 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.2.1 - Health
- ERC connect funding: CLIP-EX: Countering chronic Low-grade Inflammation by Physical Exercise: unraveling muscle–to-immune-cell communicationFrom1 Dec 2022 → 31 May 2023Funding: 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)
- MyPath : Developing and implementing innovative Patient-Centred Care Pathways for cancer patientsFrom1 Sep 2022 → TodayFunding: HORIZON.2.1 - Health
- LEARN : DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL ASSESSMENTS FOR INDOOR AIR QUALITY MONITORING AND IMPACT ON CHILDREN'S HEALTHFrom1 May 2022 → TodayFunding: HORIZON.2.1 - Health
- The role of autoreactive T cells and IgE autoantibodies in atopic dermatitis; From bench to bedside and backFrom1 Jan 2022 → TodayFunding: FWO research project (including WEAVE projects)
Publications
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- Experiences and Lessons Learnt from the HIV Treat All Pilot Phase Implementation in Zimbabwe(2021)
Authors: Richard Makurumidze
Pages: 823-828 - Betere praktijkvoering aan de hand van een Critical Appraised Paper (CAP) en Criticial Appraised Topic (CAT)(2013)
Authors: Dominique Van De Velde, Elise Cornelis, Stijn De Baets
Pages: 223-237Number of pages: 15 - Focusing on the software of managing health workers: what can we learn from high commitment management practices?(2008)
Authors: Bruno Marchal, Erik Kegels
Pages: 299-311 - Self-management support in flemish primary care practice: the development of a preliminary conceptual model using a qualitative approach.(2022)
Authors: Lotte Timmermans, Dagje Boeykens, Muhammed Mustafa Sirimsi, Peter Decat, Veerle Foulon, Ann Van Hecke, Mieke Vermandere, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Patricia De Vriendt, Veerle Buffel
Pages: 1-13 - The influence of strength training on muscle activation in elderly persons: a systematic review and meta-analysis.(2014)
Authors: Pauline Arnold
Pages: 58-68 - Arbeidsparticipatie bij Ehlers-Danlos-syndroom(2021)
Authors: Stijn De Baets
Pages: 53 - Chronic low-grade inflammation and age-related sarcopenia(2012)Pages: 12-22
- Effect of single bout versus repeated bouts of stretching on muscle recovery following eccentric exercise(2013)
Authors: Rui Torres, F. Pinho, Jose Alberto Duarte
Pages: 583-588 - Concise report: the appropriate use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in rheumatic disease: opinions of a multidisciplinary European expert panel(2011)
Authors: G Burmester, A Lanas, L Biasucci, M Hermann, S Lohmander, Ignazio Olivieri, C Scarpignato, J Smolen, C Hawkey, A Bajkowski, et al.
Pages: 818-822 - Performance of two geriatric screening tools in older patients with cancer.(2014)
Authors: C. Kenis, Katrien Van Puyvelde, G. Conings, K. Milisen, J. Flamaing, J.p. Lobelle, Hans Wildiers
Pages: 19-26