Projects
NMR spectroscopy for the analysis of innovative organic compounds Ghent University
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy is a fundamental and indispensable technigue for the analysis of chemical organic structures. Via the 400MHz apparatus, the organic structure of a wide variety of innovative organic compounds will be determined. The project aim at the synthesis of natural compounds and natural compound analogues, analogues of privileged scaffolds.
Supramolecular structure-function relationships of antimicrobial peptides from the viscosin group: a combined approach via synthesis and advanced NMR structure analysis Ghent University
Antimicrobial peptides or AMPs are a potential source of new first line defense antibiotics, which often act through the formation of supramolecular assemblies inside the cell membrane, e.g. by pore formation.
In this mutlidisciplinary project a generic synthesis approach will be developed, allowing the production of analogues featuring a number of modifications in composition and stereochemistry. Using recently developed NMR ...
One HeAlth InteRventIon and TransmiSSion in AMR (HARISSA). University of Antwerp
The role of NDR kinases in hormonal cross-talk for root growth regulation Ghent University
During embryogenesis, a rigorous develomental program dominated by the plant hormone auxin, ensures the formation of a very predictably patterned embryonic root. After germination, auxin remains the key signals that steers root development. Its activity modulates directional growth, and the positioning and morphogenesis of lateral roots. Local, adverse environments, such as drought, or pathogens, are avoided by adjusting the root growth ...
A combined IR, NIR and MA-XRF material inspection method University of Antwerp
Evaluation and optimalization of the fire safety of structures strenghtened with NMS reinforcement Ghent University
Since half a decade, an increasing number of applications is based on near surface mounted FRP reinforcement (FRP NSM). Herewith the extra FRP (fibre reinforcement polymer) tensile reinforcement is glued in slits which are cut into the concrete surface. The project investigates the fire resistance of concrete structures strenghtened with FRP NSM: endurance under fire conditions, material behaviour, optimized strenghtening and fire protection ...
Gradient insert (AC88) for a 3 Tesla Siemens TRIO-TIM MR scanner. KU Leuven
Role of advanced MR neuroimaging in acute stroke patients KU Leuven
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disorder with a major impact related to both mortality and disability after the event. Brain imaging is always required to differentiate between potential ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke, which is essential for making therapeutic decisions. After exclusion of brain hemorrhage, thrombolysis and/or mechanical thrombectomy can be initiated aimed at recanalization of the occluded vessel. The major limitation of these ...