Projects
Cryptic human and animal reservoirs compromise the sustainedelimination of gambiense-human African trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Institute of Tropical Medicine
Enabling the exploitation of Insects as a Sustainable Source of Protein for Animal Feed and Human Nutrition. KU Leuven
Food security is a global challenge. Within the overall increased demand for food, and particularly meat production, there is also an urgent need to increase supply of protein from sustainable sources. The principle objective of the international and multidisciplinary PROteINSECT consortium is to facilitate the exploitation of insects as an alternative protein source for animal and human nutrition. Advances have been made in rearing of ...
Environmental, human and animal health in Madagascar: from a One Health approach to the management of protected areas KU Leuven
The research is framed within the “One Health concept”, recognizing that human, animal and environmental health are interdependent. This research is oriented towards protected areas (PAs) and lemurs (endemic species threatened by anthropogenic pressure) in Madagascar.
In Madagascar, human activities on the environment are gradually expanding (e.g. slash-and-burn practices, rum/charcoal production, illegal mining activities, etc.). ...
From exposome to effect assessment of contaminants in human and animal models (EXPOSOME). University of Antwerp
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 ...
Blood cell counts in human and animal research KU Leuven
Environmental, animal and human health in Madagascar: A One Health approach to protected area management KU Leuven
This project aims to investigate the negative feedback of anthropogenic factors to animal and human health in screening disease in lemurs and domestic animals, and to provide a better understanding for stakeholders and decision-makers, giving them more insight into how this is linked with actual Protected Area (PA) management in Madagascar. The specific objectives are: (i) To characterize microbiomes and to detect potential (re)emerging ...
Blue health solutions: harnessing aquatic resources for hydrogel wound dressings in human and animal care Ghent University
The "Blue Health Solutions" project aims to develop innovative hydrogel wound dressings by harnessing the untapped potential of aquatic resources. Focusing on sustainability and availability, our research explores the extraction of collagen from fish skin and combination with alginate. The project adopts a holistic approach to address wound healing applications for both human and animal care.
The extraction processes for collagen and ...