Faculty of Medicine KU Leuven
The faculty of Medicine is sub-divided in "The Faculty of Medicine Administrative Direction", "Student and Programme Office" "Dean's Office", "Academic Consultants", "Teaching and Learning Office" and "The Alumni".
The faculty of Medicine is sub-divided in "The Faculty of Medicine Administrative Direction", "Student and Programme Office" "Dean's Office", "Academic Consultants", "Teaching and Learning Office" and "The Alumni".
Here we study the microbiological and chemical safety of food products along the entire production chain. We test analytical methods for detecting zoonotic pathogens, spoilage organisms and veterinary drug residues, and research control and remedial measures. We also study cleaning and disinfection, antibiotic resistance, virulence and/or persistence of pathogens and spoilage organisms, migration from packaging, and mycotoxins.
The research group Industrial Microbiology and Food Biotechnology (formerly Industrial Microbiology, Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing; IMDO) has been created in October 1994. It originates from the subunit of Biochemical Engineering of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry. The research theme deals with 'Research and Development for a Healthy Diet'. The establishment of IMDO meant the actual start of ...
Optimal processing of primary agricultural products (plant and animal) into quality food, feed and non-food products is our focus, particularly dairy, meat and fish products, ready-made meals, vegetables and fruits. We study quality improvement, authenticity, nutritional and functional properties, taste, nutrition and health, detection of GMOs and allergens, valorization of secondary flows and new applications from plant biotechnology.
The cluster Bioengineering Technology aims to translate basic research and to enhance practical applications for the food and beverage industry, sustainable crop production, sustainable livestock production, ecosystem management and remediation, and biotechnology in general.
The alliance research group aims at the unravelling of new, undiscovered, fermented food ecosystems for:
(i) Screening for and isolation/identification of food-grade microorganisms, and description of new taxa (lactic acid bacteria, acetic acid bacteria, staphylococci, bacilli, yeasts, ...)
(ii) Study of the species diversity, community dynamics, and metabolite analysis of fermented foods and beverages in the dairy, ...
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The research of the Centre for Industrial Management is grouped into five areas of expertise: (URL:https://www.mech.kuleuven.be/en/cib/imresearch/scmlog) Logistics & Production Planning The Centre for Industrial Management has built up solid expertise in the areas of production planning, transportation, logistics and supply chain management. Current research projects focus on algorithms for vehicle routing and production planning ...