Projects
When size matters: a platform to study molecular interactions and multimerisation KU Leuven
We are requesting funding for a system that offers a choice
of resolving the samples according to hydrodynamic volume
using either size-exclusion chromatography or field-flow
fractionation with an online multi-detector system including
multi-angle light scattering, dynamic light scattering, UVvisible
light absorption, refractometry, and the detection of
fluorescence spectra. The requested instrument allows to ...
Multistep continuous flow photoreactors for high-precision polymer design Hasselt University
LC-MS@UHasselt: Linear Trap Quadrupool-Orbitrap mass spectrometer Hasselt University
Structural and biophysiscal characterisation of toxic oligomers of the Alzheimer’s beta peptide Vrije Universiteit Brussel
A structure engineering approach to develop lentil-based foods with tailored macronutrient properties during semi-dynamic in vitro digestion and fermentation KU Leuven
A more extensive incorporation of pulses within our diets has been
proposed as a way to feed a rising world population in a healthy and
sustainable manner. Pulse consumption could be increased by the
development of a wide range of convenient pulse-based products
allowing consumers to improve the nutritional value of their diets
without necessarily drastically changing eating habits. This project
focusses on ...
Targeted detection of nucleic acid mutations for improved lung cancer diagnostics in liquid biopsies KU Leuven
In this project we aimed to improve the current molecular diagnostics approaches for lung cancer- related mutation detection in liquid biopsies. Liquid biopsy refers to sampling and analysis of biological fluids—typically blood—and has potential for screening, diagnosis, predicting and monitoring of treatment response. However, current assays based on circulating tumor DNA (DNA released by tumor cells in the blood) suffer from sensitivity ...
Combining material science and chemical engineering design for novel and fast optical nanostructured sensors. Ghent University
Due to their high relative surface area, nanofibrous materials obtained via electrospinning have shown to be ideal candidates for high-quality sensors in many sectors, including environmental monitoring, food inspection and biomedicine. The key challenges remain (i) the controlled incorporation of analyte-sensitive dye molecules in the nanofibers via chemical linkage without leaching upon application and (ii) the identification of ...