Projects
Unraveling the molecular basis and genetic epidemiology of Charcot-Marie-Tooth neurpathies: contribution from Northeast Brazil. University of Antwerp
Real-time approach to the molecular epidemiology and evolutionary investigation and surveillance of acute viral epidemics. KU Leuven
Genomic analyses have revealed critical insights into the evolution and transmission of infectious agents in recent viral outbreaks, and offered tantalizing examples of the potential value of this approach to future outbreak control efforts. However, the scale and impact of new DNA technologies in these outbreaks has largely been stunted, due to the lack of a systematic and concerted effort. This proposal aims to overcome these challenges by ...
Molecular epidemiology of human cytomegalovirus. KU Leuven
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a ubiquitous virus that infects the majority of the worldwide population through contact of bodily secretions. Like other herpesviruses, HCMV cannot be cleared and remains latent for the lifetime of its host, providing a source of persistent or sporadic virus secretion and resulting transmission. While the virus can occasionally cause febrile illness or infectious mononucleosis in immunocompetent adults and ...
Using serology to investigate the epidemiology and impact of Ascaris infections in humans Ghent University
Infections with gastrointestinal worms, including the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, occur
throughout the developing world and remain a major public health problem in the poorest
communities with lack of personal hygiene, environmental sanitation and safe drinking water.
Children are at highest risk of these worm infections, which lead to nutritional deficiencies,
anaemia and impaired physical and mental development. ...
Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbations Ghent University
Acute exacerbations of COPD are a main cause of morbidity and mortality, and the biggest source of economic cost in patients with COPD. COPD exacerbations are very heterogeneous in severity, frequency and clinical presentation. This project aims to unravel clinical and genetic determinants for this heterogeneity in order to improve treatment of patients with COPD.