Projects
Role of oxidative stress and heat shock protein 70 in chronic heat stress in broilers Ghent University
In arid regions fast growing broilers are often vulnerable to heat stress. There are indications that this is related to oxidative stress and that the dietary supply with antioxidatns may offer protection to heat stress. This is probably mediated by heat shock proteins. This project aims at getting more insight in these phenomena.
Control of the DNA stress cell checkpoint in plants / DNA stress control in Arabidopsis thaliana Ghent University
Recently, the WEE1 gene of Arabidopsis thaliana was identified as a crucial cell cycle regulator. Upon DNA stress, induced WEE1 expression results into a cell cycle arrest, by which damaged DNA can be repaired. We wish to identify the signal transduction pathway inducing WEE1. Secondarily, we aim to identify other genes that contribute to the activation of the DNA stress checkpoint, and to combine all biological data into a mathematical ...
Behavioral-clinical and stress physiological effects of chronic oxytocin administration in children with autism KU Leuven
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have difficulties with social communication and interaction. To date, no objective quantitative (bio)marker exists for ASD, thus formal diagnosis is solely based on clinical expertise. In addition, there are no pharmacological interventions available for ASD. Here, we will validate an innovative EEG-based neural tool to quantify ...
For better health in university and college students: pin-pointing the interplay between social support, study stress, substance use and mental health across different study programs. University of Antwerp
The role of expectancy and proactive control on stress regulation: a neurocognitive investigation Ghent University
During our life, we face different situations that we can perceive as stressful (for example: a job interview or an exam). Before and during confrontation with these stressful situations, some important changes occur in our mind and body: we feel more anxious and less happy, our heart starts to beat faster, and our body produces more cortisol (the so called hormone of stress). If these reactions are too extreme (for example: too much ...
Profiling stem cell responses to particle chemical stress Hasselt University
Stress reduction at work using wireless sensors. KU Leuven
In the 21st century, stress and mental health have become major concerns worldwide. Yet, a continuous, quantitative measurement technique, allowing just-in-time interventions to reduce stress, is lacking. Therefore, research has focused on exploiting the sympathetic nervous system’s (SNS) fight-or-flight response, by investigating physiological signals for monitoring stress. Research has focused on developing machine learning models for ...