Projects
Ethical, legal and social aspects and implications of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (ELSAIDTCGT). KU Leuven
EuroGentest2: Genetic testing in Europe - Network for the further development, harmonization, validation and standardization of services. KU Leuven
Ethical, legal and social aspects of diagnostic direct-to-consumer tests. Case study: direct-to-consumer genetic testing. KU Leuven
Polygenic risk scores in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-P): stakeholder perspectives and ethical challenges KU Leuven
This project will look into the ethics of the use of polygenic risk scores in preimplantation genetic testing (referred to as PGT-P). Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) can be used to prevent future children from having certain genetic conditions or to improve reproductive success. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) are used to calculate the risk an individual has compared to the general population for developing complex ‘polygenic’ disorders ...
Preimplantation genetic testing in equine test-tube embryos: the advent of a new era in breeding champion horses Ghent University
The high individual value of the horse results in an exponential increase in the number of in vitro produced (IVP) equine embryos. Yet, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), involving the prelevation of cells from the embryo for genetic profiling prior to embryo transfer, is still limited to sex determination and the detection of a few monogenic traits, using multiplex PCR with variable results. The goal of this project is to develop a ...
Frequency determination of important genetic diseases in some dog breeds using DNA testing Ghent University
Development and use of new genetic engineering and testing for BCG-based anti-tuberculosis vaccines Ghent University
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New developments in Preimplantation Genetic Testing: towards noninvasive, comprehensive chromosome screening Ghent University
Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) is performed during an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment and aims to prevent the birth of a child with a genetic disorder or to increase the implantation potential for carriers of balanced chromosomal rearrangements. Recent technological advances have revolutionized the field, but have also raised several new questions. The introduction of genome-wide technologies enables comprehensive chromosome ...
Quantitative testing of conceptual models for hydrothermal carbonate genesis KU Leuven
This project focusses on the initial implementation of the new CSMP-GEMSnumerical code, designed for combined fluid flow (CSMP) and reactive transport modelling (GEMS), hence this code can suitable for prediction fluid distributions, temperatures as well as fluid and mineral compositions resulting from water-rock interactions. Although this new code is promising (especially regarding the level of complexity) furthertesting is needed, ...