Projects
Pathogen-host interactions in veterinary important and zoonotic bacteria and fungi: the need for an autoclave Ghent University
Research at the department of pathology, bacteriology and avian diseases relates primarily to the study of pathogen-host interactions in veterinary important and zoonotic bacteria and fungi. In order to carry out these studies, an autoclave is required.
Diatom-bacteria associations and interactions in intertidal phototrophic biofilms Ghent University
The world’s oceans are filled with countless microscopic but hugely important life
forms. Microalgae produce as much oxygen as all land plants together, and form the
basis of marine food webs. Bacteria consume organic matter and drive fluxes of
carbon and energy. However, due to their minute sizes, little is as yet known about
these organisms.
In this project, we will study the intricate interactions between the most ...
Beneficial Lactobacillus interactions at the nasopharyngeal epithelium. University of Antwerp
Functional insights into host-microbe interactions in the upper respiratory tract through metagenomic sequencing and fluorescence microscopy. University of Antwerp
The autoclave as essential equipment in a laboratory that studies host-pathogen interactions Ghent University
The application concerns the replacement of an autoclave with steam generator, which is used several times a day, especially for sterilizing material contaminated with bacteria and fungi. This may concern laboratory animal cages, agar plates, liquid media, animal products and other contaminated material. The current old device is defective and cannot be repaired. Without this autoclave, which is part of the basic equipment of a ...
Host-microbiota interactions in hypersaline ecosystems, using Artemia as model organism Ghent University
The present research proposal aims to investigate the potential of halophilic bacteria and Archaea, occurring in hypersaline ecosystems as: (1) an alternative feed source in the management of intensive Artemia pond production; and (2) as agent to improve the health status (stress resistance and immunological condition) of filter feeding aquaculture species, using Artemia as model organism.
The anaerobic cabinet: an essential tool to study the interaction of anaerobic bacteria with the host Ghent University
The application concerns the replacement of an anaerobic cabinet that is used to culture anaerobic bacteria for studying bacterial metabolism and host-microbiota interactions. This equipment is essential to perform research that is focusing on the understanding of how anaerobic bacteria and their metabolites are involved in maintaining gastrointestinal homeostasis and in prevention of infectious and inflammatory gastrointestinal disease.
Chicken (Gallus gallus) based models to reveal insights into interaction between Salmonella, microbiota and the host during early infection and vaccination KU Leuven
Bacteria in the gut live in dense and genetically diverse communities, in which they strongly compete with each other for resources and space. A key corollary of the importance of competition is that it should strongly shape bacterial regulatory networks. Indeed, natural selection should favor cells that can detect and respond appropriately to the presence of competing strains. We hypothesize that these defensive responses to competition are ...