Projects
Salmonella biofilm formation in chronic carrier pigs: impact on gut colonization, genetic markers for functional diagnostics and potential as target for non-antibiotic therapy KU Leuven
The goal of this project is to expand the knowledge on the role of Salmonella biofilm in pig farming. In a first subgoal we aim to investigate Salmonella biofilm formation as a strong contributor to its chronic colonization in the pig gut. In a second subgoal we aim to identify genetic markers for the capacity of biofilm formation. These markers can be included in fuctional diagnostic tools that focus on a phenotypic functional feature of ...
Predictive genetic markers for targeted therapy in gynaecological cancers: bridging the gap between “one-size-fits-all” and personalized treatment KU Leuven
Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) as predictive and prognostic genetic marker in ovarian cancer - Bridging the gap between ‘one-size-fits-all’ and a more personalised treatment approach KU Leuven
Predictive markers for the use of anti-EGFR biotherapeutics in Head and Neck cancer: generation of resistant cell lines in view of microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization. University of Antwerp
Impact of air quality on health: exploiting relevant markers of exposure, effect markers and gene expression data from Flemish human biomonitoring data and other databases. Hasselt University
Valorization of a novel small scale Arabidopsis screening assay based on molecular ISR markers and identification of new biocontrol organisms (BCOs). KU Leuven
Mobility, inbreeding and fitness in spatially-structured populaties of warblers: an integrated study with genotypic and phenotypic markers Ghent University
This project aims at providing insight into the complex relationships between mobility, genetic and demographic processes operating in spatially-structured populations of warblers. We therefore study behavioural, genotypic and phenotypic patterns and processes in rural and urban populations of Passer domesticus. Research methods comprise mark-recapture, telemetry and analysis of micro-satellite DNA, ptilochronology and bilateral asymmetry.
Seed production in Rosa x hybrida L.: development of fertility and dormancy markers Ghent University
The yield of vital seeds in rose breeding programmes is usually low. In order to optimize breeding efficiency morphological markers to identify suitable pollen parents for high seed production are developed. The role of pollen fertility in relation to embryo development will be studied. Genetical markers, indicative for dormancy release, will also be developed.