Projects
Fighting infectious diseases with combination therapy: targeting sociomicrobiological processes to circumvent antimicrobial resistance. KU Leuven
The widespread presence of antimicrobial resistance against commonly used antimicrobial agents, combined with the induction of biofilm-specific tolerance mechanisms, hampers effective treatment of these infections. Our primary aim is to identify novel microbial targets involved in governing antimicrobial tolerance. Interfering with the normal function of these targets by using ‘antimicrobial potentiators’ will result in increased ...
Development of new semi-parametric mixture models for interval censored data: mathematical properties, performance for finite samples, comparison of different approaches, with applications in antimicrobial resistance Hasselt University
Antimicrobial Resistance, Prescribing, and Consumption Data to Inform Country Antibiotic Guidance and Local Action (ADILA). University of Antwerp
Mapping and tracking drivers of antimicrobial resistance in Uganda. University of Antwerp
Antiseptics, disinfectants and hand hygiene products as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance in healthcare facilities in sub-Saharan Africa: frequency, bacterial species and risk factors KU Leuven
Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health problem, with low- and middle-income countries severely hit. Healthcare associated infections promote the spread of antimicrobial resistance, as associated pathogens are able to contaminate and survive in the hospital environment. These infections can be prevented by implementation of infection prevention standards and guidelines.
Hospital environment gained interest as reservoir ...
STARCS: Selection and transfer of antimicrobial resistance in complex systems. University of Antwerp
Use of biocides on pig and poultry farms and relation to the problem of antimicrobial resistance Ghent University
Currentrly there is a lack of knowledge about the possible relation between the use of biocides in animal production and the development of antimicrobial resistance. This project focuses on answering the following research questions:
1. Which biocides are used in the poultry and pig husbandry in Belgium and what is the application mode and concentration of these products?
2. What is the effect of use of biocides in the studied ...