Projects
Active learning and interpretation of computational model on tissue specific permeability for stock and virtual drug discovery library KU Leuven
Permeability of firm boundaries: new policy and managerial perspectives KU Leuven
Public policy programs play a crucial role in promoting firms’ research and development (R&D) activities. The most widespread interventions include supply-side policies such as R&D tax credits and direct subsidies; in recent years, however, some countries have adopted demand-side programs (e.g. public procurement of innovation). The objective of this project is to investigate the effect of recent policy measures in the EU framework ...
Modelling the synergistic effect of oxygen and relative humidity on chemical processes in food products and its application in predicting optimal gas and water permeability of packaging materials Ghent University
The combined impact of oxygen and moisture influences to a large extent the stability of dry products such as biscuits, coffee, milk powder, etc. Their shelf life is therefore determined by the barrier properties of the used packaging materials. In industry, packaging materials are typically selected on basis of general guidelines (e.g. max. 1% oxygen) without being scientifically substantiated. Consequently, the optimal packaging ...
The impact of bariatric surgery on bone, sex steroid status, inflammation and gut permeability KU Leuven
The epidemic of obesity is associated with an increasing demand of bariatric surgery. However, bariatric surgery can lead to various complications such as osteoporosis. Today, Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) has become the most performed bariatric surgery worldwide, because it is believed to lead to less complications than the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) procedure. After SG, bone loss has been observed, however the mechanism behind the bone loss ...
The effect of stress on gut permeability KU Leuven
The interaction between the gut microbiome, the gut barrier, and the host plays an important role in human health. Nevertheless, this interaction is not yet sufficiently understood, mainly because of difficulties investigating the gut. Some studies of the research group show that certain forms of social stress increase intestinal permeability. In this project a controlled stress induction in the laboratory will be used to further investigate ...
Condition assessment of reinforced concrete slab: air permeability testing University of Antwerp
Condition assessment - air permeability testing University of Antwerp
Reduced order models for permeability of composite reinforcements KU Leuven
Liquid molding is a vital composite production technology. Permeability, which is the ability of a porous material to allow fluids to flow through it, is an essential characteristic of a composite preform for liquid molding technology. It is useful to have an accurate knowledge of permeability and its dependence on the internal preform geometry. Permeability information can be obtained with computational fluid dynamics simulations, namely ...
The interplay of psychological stress, increased intestinal permeability and low grade inflammation in the pathophysiology of functional and inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders. KU Leuven
In this project we will investigate whether similar abnormalities are present in the colon, which is of importance to study IBS, and whether the observed pathology also leads to hypersensitivity of the gut. In the second part of the project we will set up a treatment study with the antiinflammatory agent budesonide, first in the BB-rat and later also in patients with functional dyspepsia. From these results we will learn if inflammation is ...