Projects
Study of the fundamental mechanisms of nano-plasticity in asdeposited and hydrided nanocrystalline Pd thin films using highthroughput nanostatistical in-situ nanomechanical TEM testing. University of Antwerp
Targeting the lineage-specific long non-coding RNA LINC01212 as an effective anti-melanoma strategy. KU Leuven
Melanomas are aggressive malignant neoplasms of melanocytic origin, highly resistant to both chemotherapy and radiotherapy. As such, melanoma was viewed as an incurable beast for many decades and patients had virtually zero therapeutic options available. Fortunately, in the last few years major breakthroughs led to the introduction of effective therapies which significantly increased patients’ survival. Nonetheless, despite ...
Local ans systemic effects of exposure of Arabidopsis thaliana to increased metal concentrations: integration of gene expression and root morphology to reveal molecular parameters with ecological significance in mono- and multi -pollution. Hasselt University
Effect of non-thermal plasma in cancer treatment: Investigating the modulation of cell-to-cell communication via gap junctions in the tumour microenvironment. University of Antwerp
Elucidating the effects of particle size and surface chemistry on toughening mechanisms in nanoreinforced adhesives Ghent University
Today, adhesively bonded joints are often favored over mechanical joining in high-end applications, due to their better stress distribution, lower weight and the ability to make dissimilar joints. However, neat adhesives suffer from a lower mechanical strength compared to mechanical fasteners. To remedy this, nanoparticles have been successfully added as toughening agents. Multiple, often competing, toughening mechanisms have been proposed ...
From Onco to Cardio: AGEs as a new target for chemotherapyinduced cardiotoxicity. Hasselt University
Thermal evolution during range expansion of the pace-of-life and the mitochondrial phenotype: a complex life cycle perspective KU Leuven
Range expansions toward warmer regions provide natural experiments to study the rapid thermal evolution of the pace-of-life (POL). The POL refers to the alignment along a fast-slow continuum, whereby fast-paced animals have a faster life history and metabolic rate, but an increased sensitivity to oxidative stress and a shorter lifespan. I will study the thermal evolution and plasticity of the POL during the range expansion of the damselfly ...
Integrated versatile platform for sample preparation, 2D gas chromatographic separation and Orbitrap mass spectrometric identification and quantification of (semi-)volatile organic compounds in environmental, food and biological samples Ghent University
The understanding of the function, fate and behavior of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, (semi-)VOCs, in natural and technical environments is crucial to cope with several challenges related to sustainable development (SDGs) we face today in our society. Many of these compounds are important air and water contaminants and pose a significant threat to health and environment. They are also defense-related secondary metabolites in ...