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Laser Capture Micro Dissection | IMARK | University of Antwerp
IMARK search menu search content Laser Capture Micro Dissection Laser Capture Micro Dissection Laser Capture Micro Dissection Laser capture micro dissection is a state-of-the-art technique allowing for selectively extracting biological material from a microscopy slide. The microscopic image is used …
Research Ivanna Fedoryshchenko | Ivanna Fedoryshchenko | University of Antwerp
Ivanna Fedoryshchenko predoc researcher FWO Research Ivanna Fedoryshchenko Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Towards patient-specific aorta-on-a-chip models for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. 01/11/2023 - 31/10/2025 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) denotes a progressive enlarg…
Research Aline Verstraeten | Aline Verstraeten | University of Antwerp
Aline Verstraeten associate research professor Research Aline Verstraeten Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Expertise I commit to doing (functional) genomics research in the field of connective tissue disorders, most prominently thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection as well as skeletal dyspl…
Research Lut Van Laer | Lut Van Laer | University of Antwerp
Lut Van Laer associate professor Research Lut Van Laer Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Expertise My expertise is situated within cardiogenetics, more specifically within molecular cardiogenetics. Cardiogenetics include the following disorders: thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, primary…
Research Bart Loeys | Bart Loeys | University of Antwerp
Bart Loeys full research professor Research Bart Loeys Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Elucidating the TGFß paradox in aortic aneurysmal disease: unveiling the role of endothelial cells and nitric oxide. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2025 Abstract Impaired TGFß signaling is a defining feature of thor…
Research Josephina Meester | Josephina Meester | University of Antwerp
Josephina Meester assistant professor - postdoc researcher FWO Research Josephina Meester Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Expertise I am currently doing research in the field of skeletal dysplasia and thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection. These two groups of diseases are related in the co…
Projects | Medical Genetics | University of Antwerp
Medical Genetics search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects Elucidating the TGFß paradox in aortic aneurysmal disease: unveiling the role of endothelial cells and nitric oxide. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2025 Abstract Impaired TGFß signaling is a defining feature of thoracic aortic aneurysm and …
Christine Petit | Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences | University of Antwerp
Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Christine Petit Honorary Degree in Biomedical Sciences (2020) Christine Petit Honorary Degree in Biomedical Sciences (2020) Prof. Christine Petit received on Wednesday 31 March 2021 an honorary degree in recognition of her role in elucidating key mo…
Lab for Cell Biology and Histology | IMARK | University of Antwerp
IMARK search menu search content Lab for Cell Biology and Histology Laboratory for Cell Biology and Histology (CBH) The Laboratory for Cell Biology and Histology (led by prof. Jean-Pierre Timmermans) has a longstanding research track record in studying the autonomic nervous system in the gut and the…
Abstract | Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences | University of Antwerp
Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Abstract Prof. Christine Petit Abstract Prof. Christine Petit The molecular mechanisms underlying the development and functioning of the auditory system remained virtually unknown until genetic dissection emerged as a means of accessing them. In thi…
Publications Francis Van Glabbeek | Francis Van Glabbeek | University of Antwerp
Francis Van Glabbeek professor Publications Francis Van Glabbeek A case report of a national judo champion : is return to high-level contact sports possible after meniscus allograft transplantation? Source Cur_us - ISSN 2168-8184-16:3 (2024) p. 1-11 Author(s) Fiona Vanbiesbroeck, Jasper Vandenrijt, …
Neurosurgery | Translational Neurosciences | University of Antwerp
Translational Neurosciences search menu search content Neurosurgery Equipment and expertise This page provides a look at the technical equipment and the expertise available at the Neurosurgery department. We always welcome collaboration with other departments, universities and the industry. Multimod…
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 - 31/10/2025 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is an abnormal wideni…
Research Tim De Ridder | Tim De Ridder | University of Antwerp
Tim De Ridder predoc researcher FWO Research Tim De Ridder Research team Functional Morphology Investigating the evolution and functional morphology of aquatic locomotor adaptations in extant and extinct semi-aquatic mustelids. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2026 Abstract Semi-aquatic mustelids have undergone a…
Cardiogenetics | Cardiovascular Diseases | University of Antwerp
Cardiovascular Diseases search menu search content Cardiogenetics Cardiogenetics Sudden cardiac death (SCD) or sudden unexplained death (SUD) is a leading cause of mortality with an annual incidence of one death per 1000 person-years, affecting all ages. SCD in persons older than 45 years is mainly …
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 Justine Verbiest | Justine Verbiest | University of Antwerp
Justine Verbiest doctoral scholarship holder Research Justine Verbiest Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Elucidating the TGFß paradox in aortic aneurysmal disease: unveiling the role of endothelial cells and nitric oxide. 01/11/2024 - 31/10/2025 Abstract Impaired TGFß signaling is a defining…
Research Melanie Perik | Melanie Perik | University of Antwerp
Melanie Perik unpaid staff Research Melanie Perik Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Cutting-edge exploration of the genetic modifiers underlying variable aortopathy expressivity. 01/10/2017 - 30/09/2021 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) result from progressive dilatation of the aorta a…
Publications Luc Van Nassauw | Luc Van Nassauw | University of Antwerp
Luc Van Nassauw technological manager Publications Luc Van Nassauw Ferroptosis is a targetable detrimental factor in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Source Cell death and differentiation - ISSN 1350-9047-31 (2024) p. 1113-1126 Author(s) Cédric Peleman, Stig Hellemans, Geral…
Research Amira Bousbaa | Amira Bousbaa | University of Antwerp
Amira Bousbaa doctoral scholarship holder Research Amira Bousbaa Research team Medical Genetics (MEDGEN) Pushing boundaries in Loeys-Dietz syndrome research through aorta-on-a-chip development. 01/10/2023 - 30/09/2027 Abstract Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) denotes a progressive enlargement of our b…
How to build your tapir | Functional Morphology | University of Antwerp
Functional Morphology search menu search content How to build your tapir Muscle architecture of tapir forelimbs Promoter: Jamie MacLaren Tapirs are an enigmatic clade of ungulates in the order Perissodactyls. Closely related to horses and rhinos, tapirs have a comparatively plesiomorphic body plan s…
Honorary doctors 2021 | Honorary degrees | University of Antwerp
Honorary degrees search menu search content Honorary doctors 2021 Prof. Izzeldin Abuelaish Prof. Izzeldin Abuelaish received on Tuesday 30 March 2021 an honorary degree for general merit in recognition of his contributions to the empowerment of girls and young women through education, which will all…
Publications Gerarda van de Beek | Gerarda van de Beek | University of Antwerp
Gerarda van de Beek file manager Publications Gerarda van de Beek varAmpliCNV : analyzing variance of amplicons to detect CNVs in targeted NGS data Source Bioinformatics - ISSN 1367-4803-31:1 (2023) p. 1-8 Author(s) Ajay Kumar, Bart Loeys, Gerarda van de Beek, Nils Peeters, Wim Wuyts, Lut Van Laer, …
New techniques with breast reconstructions increase mental wellbeing of patients | University Fund | University of Antwerp
University Fund search menu search content New techniques with breast reconstructions increase mental wellbeing of patients Thermal imaging cameras help avoid tissue death in breast reconstructions Well-executed breast reconstructions are hugely important for the mental well-being of cancer patients…
Learning outcomes | Veterinary Medicine | University of Antwerp
Veterinary Medicine Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Learning outcomes Dutch-taught Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine 1. The Bachelor has basic knowledge of natural sciences. This knowledge gives the student insight in the chemical, physical and genetic principles of the …