Projects
Valorisation of SET-LRP for the synthesis of amphiphilic and functional copolymers Ghent University
The aim of this work was the synthesis of complex polymer architectures for their use as dispersants, viscosity modifiers or adhesives. The interest in synthesizing these structures arose from a, earlier PhD-project in collaboration with Dow Chemical and previous PhD-studies, during which better results were obtained with these materials as stabilizer for pigments or compatabilizer for polymer blends compared to their linear counterparts. ...
Development of NEXT-GENERATION FUNCTIONAL MEMBRANES FOR HYPERSALINE BRINE TREATMENT KU Leuven
Since seawater desalination brine is a complex mixture of several ions, as preliminary step for an effective recovery of minerals, EXBRINER concept includes a fractionation stage for monovalent and multivalent ions. ESR1 will develop at KULEUVEN novel high- performance electrically charged thin-film nanocomposite polyamide membranes embedding UiO-66-NH2 nanofillers or modified hydrophilic Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework ZIF nanoparticles (a ...
Balance control in young children: a synergistic approach combining functional assessment and neuromechanics to unravel balance control mechanisms. University of Antwerp
SmartSeam - Sensory and Actuating Functional Seams Applying Hybrid Yarns for the FashionTech Industry HOGENT
Causes and functional consequences of soil fauna distribution patterns under global change Ghent University
Species distribution is shaped by (a)biotic factors, currently subject to fast global change inducing distributional shifts. Biodiversity is crucial to ecosystem functioning and changes in species distribution can thus have consequences for ecosystem services to mankind. Soils and their large biodiversity are involved in many ecosystem services such as nutrient cycling, carbon and water storage. Hence, understanding how soil organisms respond ...
Biomechanical function and musculoskeletal loading in athletes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at the time to return to sport. Current functional criteria do not suffice KU Leuven
Despite all the available tests and tools, there is still a lack of standardized objective measurement to determine the criteria for return to sport after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Because dynamic knee stability is multifactorial, it is relevant to examine how the different components mesh together. Thus, if landing tests are used as indicators of the functional performance, it is imperative that a comprehensive assessment ...
Functional Precision Oncology: Next-generation treatment rationale for glioblastoma Mapping the drug response heterogeneity using single cell protein analysis KU Leuven
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive brain cancer in adults. In spite of intensive treatment, median survival is still only 15 months. Reasons that explain failure to develop more efficient therapies include the high invasiveness of the tumor, its complex genetics, and interpatient and intra-tumoral heterogeneity. Understanding and mapping the complexity of the different tumour cell populations and how each of these respond to therapy, ...
In vivo functional evaluation of unclassified variants, found in the breast cancer gene BRCA2, using CRISPR-mediated genome editing in zebrafish Ghent University
Germline pathogenic variants in BRCA2 are associated with a significantly increased risk of
breast cancer. Nevertheless, upon diagnostic testing in patients with a presumed genetic predisposition, significant numbers of variants of unknown significance (VUS) are identified in BRCA2. Our goal is to develop a pipeline for accurate, rapid, and cost-effective brca2 variant causality testing in zebrafish.
Free-living sit-to-stand kinematics as indicator of lower extremity functional ability KU Leuven
The aim of this study is to investigate whether free-living sit-to-stand transition kinematic parameters are an indicator of lower extremity functional ability. In addition, the aim is to investigate whether free-living sit-to-stand transition kinematic parameters are predictive of prospective changes in functional performance. The study questions are: Can free-living sit-to-stand transition kinematic characteristics be detected reliably ...