Projects
Microstructural and sensorial effects of the functional components milk fat globule membrane-fragments (MFGM) and natural antioxidants (AOX) in fermented milk products Ghent University
The aim of this project is to get an insight in the possible effects of the functional components, namely the milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) fragments and the natural antioxidants (AOX) on the starter- and probiotic cultures, and how these effects are translated through the microstructure into the sensory properties of the fermented milk products
Synaptic density, tau and multiparametric PET-MR for quantitative functional assessment and prognosis in mild cognitive and mild behavioural impairment KU Leuven
The general objective of this research project is to determine the added value and potential clinical implementation of multi-modal synaptic density and tau simultaneous PET-MR imaging in patients with amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment (aMCI) and Mild Behavioral Impairment (MBI) to be able to objectively assess disease burden, predict short-term development to dementia and monitor novel treatment approaches.
Development of a functional fermented milk enriched with bioactive milk fat globule membrane fragments Ghent University
Recently, different health-beneficial compontents of both proteins and lipids have been identified in MFGM (milk fat globule membranes). Upon processing, MFGM is ruptured into individual particles and enriched enriched in so-called low-value effluents like buttermilk, whey and butter serum. Hence, utilization of MFGM in these effluents for production of functional foods is highly favourable from an economical point of view.
Central breast milk bank: the establishment of a central breast milk bank AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
Sabbatical Céline Gillebert: Neuropsychological rehabilitation in patients with mild cognitive impairment KU Leuven
Attentional impairments in neurological populations have long been treated as being less critical than physical impairments, and a patient’s need for care packages is still heavily informed by physical needs alone. This stems from a medical emphasis on physical recovery, but equally there is a substantial lack of knowledge about the impact of cognitive impairments on daily functioning and there is no good evidence for linking cognitive ...
Carbon Neutral Milk (CANMILK). University of Antwerp
Optimization of on-line spectroscopy on raw milk for biomonitoring cow health. KU Leuven
Development of novel sensors for online milk quality and cow health monitoring KU Leuven
In Flanders, dairy production is an important segment of the agricultural production, representing about 15% of the total market value. Over the last 50 years, the average milk production per cow and per lactation has increased drastically as a result of genetic selection and improved feed and management practices in dairy farming. However, due to the intense focus on high milk production, modern dairy cows are prone to production-related ...
Detection and characterisation of milk-spoiling Pseudomonas proteases in UHT milk Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
This project will investigate molecular, microbiological and immunological methods to predict and to improve the shelf-life of long-life dairy products. This will give the milk processing industry the ability to adapt the production process to the enzymatic quality of the raw material. As increasingly longer storage periods are used for farm milk, psychrotrophic microorganisms (especially ...