Projects
Replacement of confocal fluorescence microscope for visualisation of biological processes in humans and animals Ghent University
The confocal fluorescence microscope Leica TCS SP2 Laser Scanning Spectral Confocal System, localized in the Laboratory of Virology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a device that is daily used by different users of the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine and Health Sciences for the research on different biological processes (pathogenesis, immunopathology, embryology, …). It is the only confocal microscope at the Faculty of ...
IOF Proof Of Concept: Fight bacteria in humans and animals with the MICSTRIP concept Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Health effects of plant and animal proteins and fibres in human diets Ghent University
To evaluate animal, plant protein and fibre intakes and its associations with obesity indicators in European and Chinese adolescents. European adolescents were recruited in the HELENA-CSS* and Chinese adolescents in the Chinese Health and Nutrition survey. Dietary intakes will be compared with international recommendation and health effects of protein & fibre intakes in the prevention of obesity will be examined.
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Genetic diversity and classification of human and animal rotaviruses. KU Leuven
Simultaneous detection and identification of viral pathogens from human, animal, plant and invertebrate hosts using DNA arrays. KU Leuven
Optimization of the animal welfare of small ruminants used in humane interventions in therapy, education and recreation HOGENT
The Tendon Trap: an innovative surgical technique for the repair of lacerated circular tendons in both human and animal species. Ghent University
A new repair technique in the treatment of ruptured tendons in Orthopaedic and Veterinary surgery will be studied through biomechanical testing on both animal and human cadaveric tendons. If successful, we will proceed to a clinical study on sheep as a model for human medicine. Main goals are a better functional outcome, faster rehabilation and a decrease in cost.
Non-surgical treatment of Cataract for animal and human application Ghent University
Ghent University and VIB are developing a non-surgical therapy for cataract treatment and obtained in vitro POC validation data in cadaver eyes of animals, in vivo data in mice and recently obtained the first ex-vivo validation In human cadaveric eyes. Next to intravitreal injection we recently discovered potential for topical application. In this project, we aim to obtain addtional POC data in animal studies and explore having an addtional ...