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ADEQUATE and PRUDENCE studies: ready for sample shipment | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content ADEQUATE and PRUDENCE studies: ready for sample shipment Recruitment for the VALUE-Dx studies, ADEQUATE and PRUDENCE, was successfully concluded in January 2024. Now, LAB-Net is ready to ship the samples from local sites to the central la…
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 Josiane Kenfack Zanguim | Josiane Kenfack Zanguim | University of Antwerp
Josiane Kenfack Zanguim doctoral scholarship holder Research Josiane Kenfack Zanguim Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) The vaginal microbiome of Cameroonian women: integration of citizen science with microbiota research and analysis of the benefits of vaginal …
Research Joke Bastiaenssen | Joke Bastiaenssen | University of Antwerp
Joke Bastiaenssen doctoral scholarship holder Research Joke Bastiaenssen Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) The interaction between viral infections and the airway microbiome in young cystic fibrosis patients. 01/10/2023 - 30/09/2027 Abstract Introduction: Most…
Progress in Mpox Treatment | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content Progress in Mpox Treatment First Patients Enrolled in the EPOXI Study We are excited to share a significant milestone in the EPOXI clinical trial, an important step in the fight against mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). On August 9, 202…
LAB-Net assists in reducing neonatal infections | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content LAB-Net assists in reducing neonatal infections The NeoDeco study, led by Fondazione Penta EST, is creating an impact in neonatal care. This innovative study investigates whether optimised kangaroo care can reduce severe infections, sepsi…
Videos (EN) | HPV Prevention and Control Board | University of Antwerp
HPV Prevention and Control Board search menu search content Videos (EN) Introduction HPV Prevention & Control Board Meeting Antwerp, Belgium - Alex Vorsters Immunogenicity and tolerability of HPV vaccine in women aged 15-55 years; study findings and way forward - Tino F. Schwarz Potential Benefits o…
Vaginal microbiome (isala) | University Fund | University of Antwerp
University Fund search menu search content Vaginal microbiome (isala) Help mapping the female microbiome Get to know Isala What is Isala? Isala (named after the first female Belgian doctor Isala Van Diest) is the brand new citizenship project of the University of Antwerp. Until now, little is known …
LAB-Net involved in comparative study: performance evaluation of 2 CE-IVD tests | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content LAB-Net involved in comparative study: performance evaluation of 2 CE-IVD tests for detection of Adenovirus, Parainfluenzavirus type 1-4, Human Metapneumovirus, Rhinovirus and Enterovirus LAB-Net was involved in the validation of ThermoFi…
Research Ilke De Boeck | Ilke De Boeck | University of Antwerp
Ilke De Boeck senior researcher Research Ilke De Boeck Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) Expertise My expertise focuses on exploring the potential of beneficial bacteria or probiotics for the upper respiratory tract. This includes the isolation and screening o…
Research Kim Van Hoorenbeeck | Kim Van Hoorenbeeck | University of Antwerp
Kim Van Hoorenbeeck assistant professor Research Kim Van Hoorenbeeck Research team Laboratory Experimental Medicine and Pediatrics (LEMP) Expertise Pediatric pulmonology: asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, BPD, infections, sleep related breathing disorders Obesity and metabolic syndrome in chi…
Testimonial participant | University Fund | University of Antwerp
University Fund search menu search content Testimonial participant Care today about tomorrow, support Isala Vaginal health in Flanders remains a difficult (conversational) topic. Also according to Marjan De Roeck, an enthusiastic thirty-something who participates and donates to Isala, the taboo must…
Testimonial researcher | University Fund | University of Antwerp
University Fund search menu search content Testimonial researcher Isala: take charge of your own health as a woman Sarah Ahannach, researcher at Isala, is participating in research into the female microbiome in Flanders within the citizen science project 'Isala'. Isala is a thriving project named af…
HPV Vaccination of Adults: Impact, Opportunities and Challenges | HPV Prevention and Control Board | University of Antwerp
HPV Prevention and Control Board search menu search content HPV Vaccination of Adults: Impact, Opportunities and Challenges November 2019 - Antwerp, Belgium Meeting objectives: Provide an overview of the current situation of the HPV vaccine for adults. Discuss the immunogenicity, safety and efficacy…
Research Heidi Theeten | Heidi Theeten | University of Antwerp
Heidi Theeten associate professor Research Heidi Theeten Research team Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) Expertise dr Theeten conducted clinical trials with candidate vaccines against different diseases (hepatitis A and B, adult diphtheria‐tetanus‐pertussis booster, human papilloma …
Interview with RECOVER Work Package 4 Lead Emeritus Professor Greet Ieven | Laboratory of Medical Microbiology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Medical Microbiology search menu search content Interview with RECOVER Work Package 4 Lead Emeritus Professor Greet Ieven Prof. Dr. Greet Ieven is a medical microbiologist and emeritus professor at the University of Antwerp. She has also been responsible for the clinical diagnostic lab…
Research Irina Spacova | Irina Spacova | University of Antwerp
Irina Spacova tenure track asst. professor Research Irina Spacova Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) Expertise Prof. Spacova investigates beneficial microorganisms found at the interface between the human body and the environment, especially in nature, the huma…
Research Xaveer Van Ostade | Xaveer Van Ostade | University of Antwerp
Xaveer Van Ostade professor Research Xaveer Van Ostade Research team Cell death signaling (CDS) Expertise Purification and characterisation of proteins, proteomes and protein complexes. Involvement of (flavo)proteins in quantum biological processes. Strengthening Phytopharmaceutical and OMICs Resear…
Research Projects | Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | University of Antwerp
Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology search menu search content Research Projects Ongoing projects Advancing Health Equity Through Microbiome-Centric and Multidisciplinary Research.(U-MaMi). 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2031 Abstract Research into health and well-being has historically been ne…
Research Stijn Wittouck | Stijn Wittouck | University of Antwerp
Stijn Wittouck postdoc researcher FWO Research Stijn Wittouck Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) Expertise My area of expertise is computational microbiology, more specifically the analysis of genome, amplicon and metagenome sequencing data of bacteria with the…
Research Sarah Lebeer | Sarah Lebeer | University of Antwerp
Sarah Lebeer full research professor Research Sarah Lebeer Research team Laboratory of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (LAMB) Expertise Bacteria-host interaction for beneficial microbes and probiotics (lactobacilli in gut, vagina, ...) Microbial analyses and identification (Microbiome researc…
Research Kirsten Maertens | Kirsten Maertens | University of Antwerp
Kirsten Maertens assistant professor - senior researcher Research Kirsten Maertens Research team Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) Pregnancy and Infant Preparedness Platform in Europe (PIPELINE). 01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028 Abstract Recent epidemics have highlighted how infectious disease o…
PhD defences 2025 | Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences | University of Antwerp
Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences PhD defences 2025 PhD defences 2025 Integrated approaches for diagnosis and regional transmission control of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Rwanda - Isabel Cuella Martin (23/10/2025) Isabel Cuella Martin 23 October 2025, 4pm - 6pm Aula Janssen…
Research Paul Van Royen | Paul Van Royen | University of Antwerp
Paul Van Royen emeritus with assignment Research Paul Van Royen Research team Primary and interdisciplinary care Antwerp (ELIZA) Expertise - Interprofessional collaboration - medical decision making, clinical reasoning - healthcare organisation and quality improvement - academic detailing and educat…
Research Surbhi Malhotra | Surbhi Malhotra | University of Antwerp
Surbhi Malhotra professor Research Surbhi Malhotra Research team Laboratory of Medical Microbiology (LMM) Expertise My research focuses on: (1) Investigating the impact of antibiotic use on human pathogens and commensal flora utilizing genetic, genomic and microbiomic approaches: Utilizing the oro-p…