Projects
Biological invasion of the non-indigenous blue crab Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896 and its symbionts in a « One Health » context in Moroccan coastal environments: effects on native biodiversity, associated marine diseases, and risks for human health Hasselt University
PhD on the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease KU Leuven
The thesis project will focus on the optimization of the Whole Genome Sequencing procedure for Streptococcus pneumoniae strains. We aim to use the genomic data for deep characterization and comparison of pneumococcal strains, isolated during different time periods, different locations (including other countries), and from different body sites. Also, the potential of predicting the antimicrobial susceptibility based on genomic data will be ...
The brainstem and its interaction with the basal ganglia in Parkinson’s Disease: insights from combining invasive and non-invasive human neurophysiology KU Leuven
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is routinely used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms when medication is no longer sufficient. Despite decades of clinical practice, the physiological mechanism underlying DBS remains elusive and it fails to treat a range of gait-related symptoms. Research has mostly focused on the cortico-basal ganglia model but this has proven incomplete. Far less explored is the role of the brainstem nuclei connected to ...
Faster to the fungus: rapid diagnostic and prognostic tests for invasive fungal diseases KU Leuven
Swift and correct treatment of opportunistic respiratory infections is crucial to improve the prognosis and chance of survival. However, due to the nature of these infections and the immunocompromised patients, this is currently still a difficult clinical diagnosis. Over the last years, several biomarkers and diagnostic tools have been developed to aid in the diagnosis. For example, the use of galactomannan for detection of invasive ...
Development of a minimally invasive dog model for the evaluation of innovative treatments for joint diseases Ghent University
The project focuses on the development of minimally invasive canine model to evaluate innovative treatments, initially stem cell therapy for ligament and tendon injuries. This model will lead directly to practical use in dogs and later treatment of similar injuries in humans.
Development of a minimally invasive dog model for the evaluation of innovative treatments for joint diseases Ghent University
The project focuses on the development of minimally invasive canine model to evaluate innovative treatments, initially stem cell therapy for ligament and tendon injuries. This model will lead directly to practical use in dogs and later treatment of similar injuries in humans.