Projecten
VIROME NGS-ANALYSE VAN PESTEN EN PATHOGENEN VOOR GEWASBESCHERMING. KU Leuven
Next generation sequencing (NGS) technology has proved to be pivotal for elucidating the complexity and the role of the microbiome associated with plant and animals. The role of the “virome” as a sub-component of the microbiome is beginning to be unveiled because of new ways to analyse the data and in recognition of its importance in shaping biological systems. The aim of VIROPLANT is to apply NGS technology and empirical biological ...
Landgebaseerde oplossingen voor kunststoffen in de zee KU Leuven
There are 5,250 billion plastic particles floating on the surface on the world's seas and oceans, equivalent to 268,940 metric tons of waste. These fragments move with the currents before washing up on beaches, islands, coral atolls or one of the five great ocean gyres. Because MP cannot be removed form oceans, proactive action regarding research on plastic alternatives and strategies to prevent plastic entering the environment should be ...
Partnerschap voor de risicobeoordeling van chemische stoffen (PARC). Universiteit Antwerpen
Validatie van C. elegans healthspan-model voor een beter begrip van factoren die gezondheid en ziekte veroorzaken, om evidence-based preventie, diagnostische, therapeutische en andere strategieën te ontwikkelen. KU Leuven
Healthspan (the life period when one is generally healthy and free from serious disease) depends on nature (genetic make-up) and nurture (environmental influences, from the earliest stages of development throughout life). Genetic studies increasingly reveal mutations and polymorphisms that may affect healthspan. Similarly, claims abound about lifestyle modifications or treatments improving healthspan. In both cases, rigorous testing is ...
Partnerschap voor the risicoschatting van chemische stoffen Universiteit Gent
PARC is een EU-breed programma voor een partnerschap voor onderzoek en innovatie ter ondersteuning van EU- en nationale instanties voor de beoordeling en het beheer van chemische risico's te ondersteunen met nieuwe gegevens, kennis, methoden, netwerken en vaardigheden om huidige, opkomende en nieuwe uitdagingen op het gebied van chemische veiligheid aan te pakken. PARC zal de overgang naar risicobeoordeling van de volgende generatie ...
Risicobeheer van nanotechnologie KU Leuven
Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are covered by REACH/CLP regulations; the general opinion is that the risk assessment (RA) approach routinely used for conventional chemicals is also applicable to ENMs. However, as acknowledged by OECD and ECHA, the OECD and ISO Test Guidelines (TGs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) need to be verified and adapted to be applicable to ENMs. RiskGONE will support the standardization and validation ...
Europees opleidingsnetwerk voor de sanering en herverwerking van sulfidische mijnsafvalplaatsen KU Leuven
For more than 100 years the EU mining industries have been discarding their extractive-waste residues. Estimates suggest this represents 29% of the EU-28’s current waste output. When poorly managed these residues are a significant environmental hazard. Sulfidic Cu-Zn, Zn-Pb and Cu-Zn-Pb tailings pose the largest challenge, as they are prone to acid mine drainage. However, these tailings also contain valuable metals. Recently, the EIP Raw ...
Duurzame ontwikkeling van een veilig en biobased platform voor antimicrobiële, schimmelwerende en antivirale nanocoatings KU Leuven
Human pathogens can persist on textiles and high-traffic surfaces for hours, days or even longer when protected in biofilms, increasing risk of infection spreading. Conventional cleaning has no lasting effect as contamination can re-occur almost immediately. Available antimicrobial coatings are based mainly on the release of silver ions and other biocides that present risks for resistance development and environmental damage. Inorganic ...
De collectie van data over de toepassing van pesticiden voor milieurisicobeoordelingen van pesticiden Universiteit Gent
EFSA - Collectie van pesticide DE COLLECTIE VAN TOEPASSING VAN PESTICIDEN gegevens voor spelen milieurisicobeoordelingen voor bestrijdingsmiddelen EFSA CFT / EFSA / GBP / 2012/05-CT 01 Prof. Pieter Spanoghe