Are you interested in doing a PhD at LMPH?
► Contact one of the principal investigators to discuss which topics are available for PhD training
- Prof. Paul Cos: bacterial biofilms, oxidative stress (email)
- Prof. Peter Delputte: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Vaccinology, Varicella Zoster Virus, macrophage biology (email)
- Prof. Guy Caljon: Leishmania, drug screening, Trypanosoma, macrophage and neutrophil biology (email)
- Prof. ALvaro Baiza Garcia: Malaria (email)
► Click here for general information about a PhD at the University of Antwerp.
Education and training at LMPH
LMPH contributes to teaching and training of students at the University of Antwerp at different levels.
PhD training
Currently, over 15 PhD students are preparing a PhD thesis at LMPH in various aspects of drug evaluation, pathogen-macrophage interactions and oxidative stress.
Master training
Each year, more than 10 students conduct their Master thesis at LMPH.
Other training
Students from different research and educational institutions from inside and outside of Belgium (eg. in the framework of the Erasmus program) frequently have training at LMPH ranging from a few weeks to several months. If you are interested, you may contact the senior academic staff members.
Teaching
LMPH is active in education in Biomedical, Pharmaceutical and Veterinary Sciences. The staff teaches theoretical courses and organises practicals in the Bachelor and Masters of the University of Antwerp.
A detailed overview of courses given by different staff members can be viewed using the links below.