Projects
Development of next-generation 3D brain organoids for the study and modulation of immunemediated neurodegeneration in cerebrovascular disease. University of Antwerp
Fatty acid metabolism in control of the phenotype of phagocytes in MS lesions. Hasselt University
Beyond multiple sclerosis susceptibility: disentangling heterogeneity of disease. KU Leuven
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders in young adults, affecting around 10,000 people in Belgium and 2.5 million worldwide. The disease can lead to important physical as well as cognitive disability at a time that is crucial in the personal and professional development of patients. MS is characterized by three hallmarks: inflammation, demyelination or destruction of the protective myelin sheath surrounding ...
The yin and yang of neuroinflammation: in search for novel neuroprotective and regenerative molecules. KU Leuven
Longitudinal in vivo follow-up of PET biomarkers in neurological disease models. University of Antwerp
'Molecular Imaging' meets 'Imaging Molecules' University of Antwerp
Role of peroxisomes for the homeostasis of mammalian cells and elucidation of the pathogenesis of peroxisomal diseases. KU Leuven
The general research goal of Prof. Myriam Baes is to decipher the role of peroxisomes in different mammalian tissues and cell types. Concurrently, her investigations aim to shed light on the pathogenesis of diseases caused by primary or secondary peroxisomal dysfunction.
We have generated and characterized multiple mouse models with peroxisome deficiencies, including the first mouse model (Pex5-/-) for Zellweger syndrome, followed by ...
Microalgae with essential assets
Thomas More Kempen
Research question: What are the challenges and opportunities for realizing a sustainable algae chain in Flanders and what solutions lie ahead?
It is certain that protein consumption in Flanders is not sustainable. More animal proteins are consumed than are good for health and climate. Not only ...