Organisations
Laboratory for Medical and Molecular Oncology Vrije Universiteit Brussel
As part of the Oncology Research Center, the Laboratory for Medical & Molecular Oncology (LMMO) at the VUB Faculty of Medicine engages in several major research initiatives: to study pancreatic cancer biology (Prof. Dr. Ilse Rooman), to study cancer immunotherapy including autologous dendritic cell therapies (Prof. Dr. Bart Neyns) and to advance targeted therapies for cancer in genomically defined patients (personalized medicine, ...
Diagnostic Parasitology Institute of Tropical Medicine
The Unit of Parasite Diagnostics studies human and animal African trypanosomiases, visceral leishmaniasis and Chagas’ disease. All these diseases are caused by infections with single-cell (unicellular) Trypanosomatidae parasites.
We focus on parasitological, serological, biochemical and genetic markers for diagnosis-, and determination of the disease stage, including treatment failure and healthy carier status. We are ...
Laboratory of Experimental Oncology KU Leuven
There are five main research topics in the Laboratory of Experimental Oncology ( LEO):
- molecular characterization of rare tumors focused on identification of predictive biomarkers;
- preclinical efficacy studies of novel targeted agents in soft tissue sarcomas using a unique panel of xenograft models derived from patient samples;
- translational research, identifying prognostic markers related to experimental treatment, ...
Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Group Institute of Tropical Medicine
We contribute to the improvement of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) through linking scientific research, advanced education, policy support and capacity-strengthening. We focus on the broader perspective of promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights through addressing one overarching research question: “How can we improve SRH focusing on disease prevention and health promotion in a globalized world?”
We believe that ...
Stomatology, Orthodonty and Parandontology Vrije Universiteit Brussel
THE DEPARTMENT PADO MAINLY DEVELOPS RESEARCH IN THE FOLLOWING DOMAINS:_________________________________________________________ 1. Epidemiology of periodontal diseases (research on gingival and periodontal conditions of young Flemish adults and Flemish dental students); 2. Oral hygiene aids (research on plaque removing efficacy of new toothbrushes and plaque removing efficacy of toothbrushes in orthodontic patients); 3. The use of ...
Theragnostic Laboratory KU Leuven
The Theragnostic Laboratory is based on a unique platforms with animal models of relevant pathologies and uses imaging techniques as major experimental tools. The main focus is on original and translational research to find diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for life-threatening disorders such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The research group also trains graduate students and provides services to third parties. There is a close ...
A patient derived xenograft (PDX) platform for in vivo evaluation of novel anticancer therapies Ghent University
Abdominal Transplantation KU Leuven
Intestinal transplantation Bioartifical liver Effect of immunosuppression on tolerance induction. Chronic rejection
Administrative Information Processing Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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