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Alfred DUSABIMANA | Global Health Institute | University of Antwerp
Global Health Institute search menu search content Alfred DUSABIMANA Ways to mitigate the public health problem caused by onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy Project Summary Onchocerciasis, known as river blindness, is a neglected tropical diseases caused by a filarial worm Onchocerca volvulus (O. vo…
Research Sabiha Akter | Sabiha Akter | University of Antwerp
Sabiha Akter unpaid staff Research Sabiha Akter Research team Ecosphere Freshwater ecosystems with a burn-out: extra stress caused by heatwaves? 01/10/2020 - 30/09/2024 Abstract In this project, our specific focus will be directed towards understanding the interaction between climate warming and two…
Fish that are thrown back ingest less food | Functional Morphology | University of Antwerp
Functional Morphology search menu search content Fish that are thrown back ingest less food Holes in fishes’ jaws caused by fishing hooks reduces their suction power, making it more difficult for them to ingest food. This is the outcome of a new international study in which researcher Sam Van Wass…
Research Ewa Sieliwonczyk | Ewa Sieliwonczyk | University of Antwerp
Ewa Sieliwonczyk unpaid staff Research Ewa Sieliwonczyk Research team Optical mapping of in vivo cardiac mechanics in zebrafish: exploring the pathogenesis and mode of inheritance in catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. 01/10/2020 - 30/09/2022 Abstract Sudden death in the young is …
DC3 - Peter Schumann | NeXED | University of Antwerp
NeXED search menu search content DC3 - Peter Schumann A cross-species approach to assessing impaired neurological function caused by endocrine disruptors The main objective of this research project is to develop a cross-species approach to assessing impaired neurological function caused by endocrine…
Research Philippe Pals | Philippe Pals | University of Antwerp
Philippe Pals unpaid staff Research Philippe Pals Research team Gene environment interaction in Parkinson's disease. 01/10/2000 - 30/09/2001 Abstract Parkinson's disease is probably caused by a neurotoxic influence on a vulnerable substantia nigra. Our investigation involves the detection of risk fa…
Research Silke Peeters | Silke Peeters | University of Antwerp
Silke Peeters unpaid staff Research Silke Peeters Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Expertise Our research is focused on the elucidation of the genetic mechanisms causing congenital anomalies and heritable connective tissue disorders with focus on cardiovascular -and growth disorders IPSC-chon…
Research Kirsten Van Rossem | Kirsten Van Rossem | University of Antwerp
Kirsten Van Rossem unpaid staff Research Kirsten Van Rossem Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Identification of Converging Molecular Pathways Across Chromatinopathies with Cognitive Defects. 01/11/2019 - 31/10/2024 Abstract Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are disorders which affect learning…
Research Anne Hebert | Anne Hebert | University of Antwerp
Anne Hebert predoc researcher FWO Research Anne Hebert Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Using human iPSC-derived models to investigate the divergent pathomechanisms underlying biglycan-related Meester-Loeys syndrome and X-linked spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia. 01/11/2023 - 31/10/2027 Abstra…
Research Lucia Buccioli | Lucia Buccioli | University of Antwerp
Lucia Buccioli predoc researcher FWO Research Lucia Buccioli Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Identification of novel treatment targets through improved pathomechanistic insight in IPO8 deficient aortopathy. 01/11/2022 - 31/10/2027 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an abnormal wideni…
Publications Jolien Perneel | Jolien Perneel | University of Antwerp
Jolien Perneel predoc researcher FWO Publications Jolien Perneel TMEM106B : friend or foe? From disease and risk modifier to amyloidogenic protein Source Antwerp, University of Antwerp, Faculty of Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences, 2025,217 p. Author(s) Jolien Perneel, Rosa Rademake…
Study programme | Occupational Medicine | University of Antwerp
Occupational Medicine Study programme Study programme 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020 2025-2026 Model Path part 1 Module I: Man and labour Work Physiology Course code: 3001GENARB Semester: 1E SEM Contact hours: 30 ECTS-credits: 4 ECTS-credits Study load (hours):…
Publications Olivier Aerts | Olivier Aerts | University of Antwerp
Olivier Aerts associate professor Publications Olivier Aerts Prevalence and prevention of contact dermatitis caused by FreeStyle Libre : a monocentric experience Source Diabetes care - ISSN 0149-5992-43:4 (2020) p. 918-920 Author(s) Jeroen Pyl, Ella Dendooven, Ine Van Eekelen, Marieke den Brinker, H…
Research Irene Valdivia Callejon | Irene Valdivia Callejon | University of Antwerp
Irene Valdivia Callejon predoc researcher FWO Research Irene Valdivia Callejon Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Investigating thoracic aortic aneurysm pathogenesis at single-cell resolution. 01/11/2022 - 31/10/2026 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an abnormal widening of the aorta i…
Research Geert Van Raemdonck | Geert Van Raemdonck | University of Antwerp
Geert Van Raemdonck unpaid guest prof. Research Geert Van Raemdonck Research team Integrated Molecular Plant Physiology Research (IMPRES) Identification of biomarkers using proteomics to detect cervical cancer. 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2013 Abstract Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (m…
Research Ulrike Van Daele | Ulrike Van Daele | University of Antwerp
Ulrike Van Daele associate professor - vice-dean Research Ulrike Van Daele Research team Movement Antwerp (MOVANT) Expertise Translational and clinical research in patients with burns and scars. Metabolic changes: Severe burned patients undergo rapid increases in metabolism (hypermetabolism) and inc…
The rise of Pneumococcal Genotype 23B1 in Belgium | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content The rise of Pneumococcal Genotype 23B1 in Belgium What it means for public health Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a significant cause of respiratory infections and invasive diseases worldwide. While pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs)…
Research Dorien Schepers | Dorien Schepers | University of Antwerp
Dorien Schepers postdoc researcher FWO Research Dorien Schepers Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Expertise I use zebrafish as a model to study the genetics of human hereditary disorders. Therefore, I introduce mutations, identified in patients, into the zebrafish genome using the CRISPR/Cas9 …
Research projects on Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy (OAE) - Global Health Institute | Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy | University of Antwerp
Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy search menu search content Research projects on Onchocerciasis-Associated Epilepsy (OAE) - Global Health Institute Research projects on OAE and Nodding syndrome Reducing onchocerciasis-associated morbidity in children (2022-2025) Joseph Nelson Fodjo Siewe is curren…
Research Janet Sego | Janet Sego | University of Antwerp
Janet Sego predoc researcher FWO Research Janet Sego Research team Law and Development Development or Displacement? Development Finance Institutions and Development-induced Displacements in Sub-Saharan Africa. 01/11/2023 - 31/10/2027 Abstract While large scale development projects in various sectors…
PhD Isabelle Gabriëls | Veterinary physiology and biochemistry | University of Antwerp
Veterinary physiology and biochemistry search menu search content PhD Isabelle Gabriëls The use of zebrafish feeding trials for the safety assessment of genetically modified crops Isabelle Gabriëls, MSc, PhD Date: 6th June 2019, at 5 PM Location: Auditorium O5, Campus Drie Eiken Abstract In the EU…
Mpox on the rise | PregInPoxVac | University of Antwerp
PregInPoxVac search menu search content Mpox on the rise Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, is a viral disease caused by the mpox virus, transmitted through close contact with infected animals, humans, or contaminated materials. While it usually results in mild symptoms, it can lead to severe comp…
Research Severien Van Keer | Severien Van Keer | University of Antwerp
Severien Van Keer assistant professor - postdoc researcher FWO Research Severien Van Keer Research team Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) Expertise With a master in Biomedical Sciences and PhD in Medicine and Health Sciences from the University of Antwerp, Severien is continuing her wor…
Research Dorien Verdoodt | Dorien Verdoodt | University of Antwerp
Dorien Verdoodt senior researcher Research Dorien Verdoodt Research team Translational Neurosciences (TNW) Expertise Breeding and handling of transgenic animal models for hereditary hearing loss and vestibular dysfunction. Performing auditory brainstem response and distortion oto-acoustic emission m…
Student testimonials | University Fund | University of Antwerp
University Fund search menu search content Student testimonials Testimonial from Maarten, a chemistry student at UAntwerp "My name is Maarten Van Wesemael. I'm a student at UAntwerp without a scholarship, and a student representative. I rent a room in the city and work to pay the rent. I would like …