Organisations
Neglected Tropical Diseases Institute of Tropical Medicine
The Unit of HIV & Neglected Tropical Diseases was created in April 2015, building on the post-doctoral work of the current head (Johan van Griensven, internist/clinical epidemiologist).
The unit studies the interaction between neglected tropical diseases and other conditions such as HIV coinfection. The current main research area is visceral leishmaniasis (VL)-HIV coinfection in East-Africa. Research is conducted within a ...
Global Health Institute (GHI) University of Antwerp
ITM DRC Unit Institute of Tropical Medicine
On 20 October 2021, Congolese Deputy Prime Minister Christophe Lutundula and (former) ITM Board Chair and Antwerp Governor Cathy Berx signed the agreement to open a local representation of ITM in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the presence of Belgian Minister for Development Cooperation Meryame Kitir. ITM-DRC chose the capital Kinshasa as its base of operations. The presence in DRC was strengthened because of the large volume of ...
Medical Helminthology Institute of Tropical Medicine
Introduction
The Unit of Helminthology, housing both Medical and Veterinary Helminthology, is led by Prof K. Polman, epidemiologist/parasitologist. We are dedicated to improving the lives of neglected populations affected by helminthiases. Our aim is to understand the dynamics and interactions of helminth infections at the interface between humans, animals and their broader natural and social environments, and to ...
Tropical Infectious Diseases Research Group Institute of Tropical Medicine
The Tropical Infectious Diseases Group brings together expertise on neglected tropical diseases (in particular leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, leprosy as well as dengue and other arboviruses) and on common infectious diseases (such as malaria and TB) using a transdisciplinary perspective. The community perspective is key and addressed by a mixed methods approach. Priority topics for 2020-2024 are the science of disease elimination, eco-health ...
HIV and Tuberculosis Institute of Tropical Medicine
The Unit of HIV/AIDS was created in 2011 and is headed by Prof. Lut Lynen (MD, internist). The unit’s field of interest is AIDS care in resource-limited settings, in particular HIV co-infections and opportunistic infections.
Research- HIV co-infections (tuberculosis, hepatitis C)
- Diagnosis and management of MDR-TB
- Clinical decision making and guideline development
- Models of care for HIV ...
Book, Library and Information University of Antwerp
Educational Policy and Quality Assurance Hasselt University
Construction Technology, Ghent and Aalst Technology Campuses KU Leuven
Sustainable Buildings
Energy performance and indoor climate - Interaction building and HVAC systems
Timber construction and use of organic fibres
Social and ecological sustainability of buildings and communities
Life cycle analysis
Building Information Modelling
Commissioning, building management and monitoring
Structural Mechanics ...