- Supervisor: Prof. Ingrid De Meester
- Research enviroment: Laboratory of Medical Biochemistry/ Infla-Med Center of Excellence
- Applications within Theme 5 should strongly align with the SDG 3 “Health and Well-being", which emphasises strengthening research capacity for diseases, improving health systems and advancing the understanding of biological mechanisms underpinning human health. The aim is to conduct a profound investigation of host and/or pathogen factors involved in immune regulation, immunopathology, and inflammation (core processes that directly underlie human health and disease). The research is to be conducted at the molecular level by leveraging expertise in recombinant protein production and purification, protein biophysics, structural biology, and antibody technology, and placing the obtained results within a systemic context through the use of in vitro models.
- This research will provide robust and rational foundation for the development of novel therapies and diagnostic methods, which are both central to improving population health. In turn, this will contribute to the following EU sustainability goals: reducing disease burden, decreasing CO2 emission and plastic waste through optimised workflows and establishment of core facilities, tool development based on knowledge and innovation, and strategic resilience in the field of biotechnology and life sciences.
