Projects
Infective endocarditis – role of the coagulation system and anti-platelet prophylaxis in patients at risk. KU Leuven
The role of algal organic matter (AOM) in coagulation, flocculation and flotation processes for harvesting microalgae biomass: problem or opportunity? Hasselt University
Activation of the contact pathway of coagulation in cardiovascular diseases KU Leuven
Activation of the contact pathway of coagulation in cardiovascular diseases. KU Leuven
Our blood clotting system protects us from bleeding, and is crucial for survival. On the other hand, undesired activation of blood clotting is the most important cause of death. Indeed, when blood clots form inside the blood vessels, it can cause heart infarcts, stroke, or obstruction of the lung blood vessels.
Luckily, we have effective drugs that prevent blood clotting. These drugs are used to prevent deaths and disability in millions ...
Restoring the balance in coagulation to improve the outcome of Staphylococcus aureus infection KU Leuven
The epidemic of antibiotic resistance is currently posing a serious threat to our health system. It is estimated that by 2050 over 300 million people will die prematurely as a cause of resistant bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the leader of antimicrobial resistance and the most deadly infectious agent in the developed world. This pathogen is a frequent colonizer of the skin in healthy individuals, but when our immune system ...
Performance of Advanced Oxidation and Enhanced Coagulation Pretreatment Combined with Low Pressure-Driven Membrane Process KU Leuven
Ultrafiltration (UF) has extensive application prospects in water treatment, but the problems of membrane fouling during long-term operation and poor removal of dissolved pollutants are still restricting its further popularization and application. UF membrane fouling not only increases the energy consumption of process operation, but also reduces the life span of the ultrafiltration membrane. Therefore, identifying ultrafiltration foulants, ...
Coagulation and Fibrinolysis Proteolysis in Invasive Bacterial Infections. KU Leuven
In this project, we aim to further explore the mechanisms by which S. aureus-generated thrombin activity contributes to its virulence, especially in IE.