Joris Van Meenen predoc researcher FWO Research Joris Van Meenen Research team Translational Neurosciences (TNW) Establishing and validation of a human cornea-on-chip for preclinical drug development. 01/11/2021 - 31/10/2026 Abstract The cornea is a barrier that protects the eye from the outside wor…

Christian Rolfo unpaid guest prof. Research Christian Rolfo Research team Targeting CD70-positive cancer-associated fibroblasts to improve chemotherapy and alleviate the immuno-suppressive tumor microenvironment in advanced colorectal cancer. 01/01/2019 - 31/12/2023 Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) …

Carina Koppen full professor Research Carina Koppen Research team Translational Neurosciences (TNW) Expertise The Antwerp Research Group for Ocular Science (ARGOS) focuses on translational research of the anterior segment of the eye using techniques of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. W…

Emma Peeters predoc researcher FWO Research Emma Peeters Research team Centre for Research and Innovation in Care (CRIC) Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine - Antwerp (PLASMANT) Developing the combination therapy of non-thermal plasma and cell-based immunotherapy for pancreati…

Veerle Van Gerwen spec. staff member - expert Publications Veerle Van Gerwen Belgian Endothelial Surgical Transplant of the Cornea (BEST cornea) protocol : clinical and patient-reported outcomes of Ultra-Thin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK) versus Descemet Membrane E…

Evelien Smits full research professor About Evelien Smits Evelien Smits Contact Campus Drie Eiken Show email address Tel. +3232652654 Universiteitsplein 1 2610 Wilrijk, BEL Did you know that we have a natural defense mechanism against cancer? Our immune system! As research professor in tumor immunol…

OncoProTools search menu search content Conference posters Alberto Bigogno, Jose Martìn-Gòmez, Ester Dìaz-Mora, Daniel Mora-Diego, Pilar Fajardo Flores, Juan Jose Sanz, Ana Cuenda. The role of p38γ and p38δ in modulating the TME and tumorigenesis. 20th ASEICA International Congress. 8-10 Octobe…

Jonas Van Audenaerde senior researcher Research Jonas Van Audenaerde Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise My research is focused on the development of novel combination immunotherapies for different cancer types. Regarding the cancer types, my expertise is concentrated on p…

Patrick Pauwels emeritus occasional assignment Research Patrick Pauwels Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise molecular oncopathology Development of an innovative personalised CAR-NK cell therapy for pancreatic cancer. 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2025 Abstract Pancreatic ductal adeno…

Angela Privat Maldonado guest lecturer Research Angela Privat Maldonado Research team Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine - Antwerp (PLASMANT) Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise Application of low-temperature plasmas for cancer research using 3-dimensional in vit…

Filip Lardon full professor - dean Research Filip Lardon Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise The Center for Oncological Research (CORE) has research expertise in personalized cancer medicine, with emphasis on 1) developing novel and more effective therapeutic strategies; 2…

Evelien Smits full research professor Research Evelien Smits Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise Tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy Basic, translational and clinical research to develop effective novel combination therapies to treat hematological malignancies and so…

Translational Neurosciences search menu search content Expertise This page lists some of the expertise of our researchers. Contact these staff members for more info or for requests for cooperation. (Page contents are generated automatically from the central databases.) Baets Jonathan Neurogenetics, …

Bert Van den Bogerd senior researcher Research Bert Van den Bogerd Research team Translational Neurosciences (TNW) Expertise The expertise of dr. Bert Van den Bogerd lies within the field of regenerative medicine and developing innovative cell therapies. Specifically, dr. Van den Bogerd has been inv…

Marc Peeters full professor Research Marc Peeters Research team Center for Oncological Research (CORE) Expertise My expertise is in the field of oncology or cancer research. It is mainly focused on clinical translational research. This domain is very broad and ranges from bio-research to clinical st…

Infla-Med search menu search content Projects ERA.NET CARDINNOV 'MASTer' Project title: Mast cells as effectors in hemorrhage and acute cardiovascular diseases. (2024-2026) Funding: ERA.Net COFUND Promotor: Ilze Bot co-promotor: Guido De Meyer, Florent Ginhoux ERA.NET TRANSCAN: PaCaNano Project: Dev…

Department of Chemistry search menu search content Defended Ph. D. Theses 2025 Dose-dependent effect of cold atmospheric plasma in 3D pancreatic cancer models: from vascular quiescence to cytotoxic combination strategy - Ruben Verloy (28/10/2025) Ruben Verloy 28/10/2025 5 p.m. Venue: Campus Drie Eik…

Medicine and Health Sciences Public defences 2019 Public defences 2019 Which positive factors determine attractiveness to General Practice and retention in Clinical Practice? - Bernard Le Floch (20/12/2019) Bernard Le Floch 20 December 2019 Supervisors: Prof L. Peremans, Prof H. Bastiaens, Prof T. M…

Pieter Van Der Veken full professor Research Pieter Van Der Veken Research team Medicinal Chemistry (UAMC) Expertise Medicinal chemistry & drug discovery, pharmaceutical chemistry, organic chemistry & organic synthesis Bench-to-bedside research into the role of regulated cell death and barrier dysfu…

Translational Neurosciences search menu search content Research Projects This page lists current and previous research projects. (Page content is generated automatically from the central Antigoon research database.) Ongoing projects Next-Gen Prediction of Cochlear Health in Cochlear Implant Users: A…

Center for Oncological Research search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects Overcoming fundamental hurdles for future development of novel and highly effective targeted and personalized pancreatic cancer therapies. 01/01/2026 - 30/09/2029 Abstract Pancreatic cancer is till today the deadlie…

Medicinal Chemistry search menu search content Projects Ongoing projects Activity-based probes for profiling IgA1 protease activity in Neisserial infections. 01/11/2025 - 31/10/2029 Abstract Immunoglobulin A1 (IgA1) is the predominant antibody on mucosal surfaces and provides a critical first line o…

Medicine and Health Sciences Public defences 2022 Attend a phd defence or find the archive of concluded doctoral research Public defences 2022 Attend a phd defence or find the archive of concluded doctoral research Improving dysphagia care in head and neck cancer patients treated with radiotherapy -…

Science Public defences 2025 Attend a phd defence or search the archive of concluded doctoral research Public defences 2025 Attend a phd defence or search the archive of concluded doctoral research Taming Terrestrial Tremors: Low-Frequency Displacement-Sensing Techniques for Gravitational-Wave Detec…

Annemie Bogaerts full research professor Research Annemie Bogaerts Research team Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine - Antwerp (PLASMANT) Expertise Combination of experimental and computational research on plasmas and plasma-surface interactions for various applications: 1) Pl…