Why do an exchange at the University of Antwerp? Spend a semester or year in Antwerp Looking to expand your horizon? The University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) welcomes over 500 students on Erasmus or other exchange programmes every year, from partner institutions all over the world. UAntwerp is a young a…

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Cardiovascular Diseases search menu search content Heart failure Belgian scientists develop new molecules to treat heart failure Molecules improve heart function after a heart attack In Belgium, 46 people are diagnosed with chronic heart failure every day. Scientists are looking for new ways to trea…

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Research centre Ruusbroec Institute search menu search content Passion: Histories of the Heart Exhibition (1 April - 20 May) and city walk in Antwerp (14 February - 20 May 2021) Passion: Histories of the Heart tells some of the many histories of our most intimate muscle. The heart pumps blood and ox…

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Antwerp Surgical Training, Anatomy and Research Centre search menu search content Female Heart Team Antwerp Research mission The ‘Female heart team’ is a multidisciplinary and interprofessional research team within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Care, UAntwerpen and UZA, with extended expert…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content Beating heart 27/01/2021 - Dustin (ESR #14) This image shows a size comparison of a regular pen and a pressure volume catheter used for precise analysis of the heart function in mice. This useful but tiny device can be inserted via a blood vesse…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content A working heart 07/04/2021 - Patrizia (ESR #12) This picture shows a rat heart isolated and perfused according to the Langendorff method. This technique permits to study the mechanical activity of isolated mammalian heart, allowing us to measure…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content Heart and anticancer therapies 24/11/2021 - Patrizia (ESR #12) During the last decade, cancer treatment has undergone a revolutionary progress, moving from non-selective cytotoxic therapies to novel molecular targeted drugs, specifically address…

Breathe Your Stress Under Control: Heart Coherence Workshop In this workshop, you will learn how heart coherence works - a breathing technique that helps your heart rate synchronise with your breathing rhythm. This brings calm to your body and clarity to your mind. Practical info City Campus (room M…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content The Heart of the Matter 09/03/2022 - Callan (ESR#10) Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of many cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits, known as plaques, within the arterial walls of the l…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content It is "heart" to compare 16/06/2021 - Dustin (ESR #14) This flyer shows an image acquired by echocardiography. It is a comparison of ultrasound images of a heart of mouse (left) and a human (right). *Disclaimer: The images are taken with a diffe…

Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy Master of Science in Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy Obtain a one-year degree in the heart of Europe Master of Science in Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy Obtain a one-year degree in the heart of Europe Ready to make an actual impact? A…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content To the heart of the matter 05/05/2021 - Martina (ESR #2) On average, every year around 37 new drugs are launched on the market with a cost of 1.5 billion dollars each. However, attrition rates remain high, allowing only 2% of potential candidate…

INSPIRE safety pharmacology search menu search content Can a broken heart lead to cancer? 03/02/2021 - Benji (ESR #13) Historically, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were seen as separate entities only sharing several common risk factors, e.g. smoking, obesity and genetic background.1 Recent evide…

Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology Change the game in just one year Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology Change the game in just one year The programme The Master of Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology (60 ECTS credi…

Marc Claeys full professor Education Marc Claeys 2025-2026 2024-2025 2023-2024 2025-2026 Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy 1 Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy 1 Course code: 1227GENRVK Bachelor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy Heart and arteries 2 Heart and arteries 2 Course code: 2004GENGE1…

Alain Gadisseur unpaid guest prof. Education Alain Gadisseur 2020-2021 2019-2020 2020-2021 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Course code: 1015GENGE2 Bachelor of Medicine close overlay 2019-2020 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Course c…

Johan Saenen unpaid guest prof. Education Johan Saenen 2020-2021 2019-2020 2020-2021 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Course code: 1015GENGE2 Bachelor of Medicine close overlay 2019-2020 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Heart, Lungs, Kidney and Blood 1 Course code: 1…

Architecture Design studios Design is at the heart of the programme Design studios Design is at the heart of the programme Designing architecture is thinking of a future building or built environment - how it works, how it looks, and how it can be built. Imagining a future built environment is calle…

Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy Study programme Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy Study programme Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy Two majors are offered in English: Internal conditions Neurological conditions The study programme of the bridging program…

Business Economics Natalia, an international student from Mexico Here's her story Natalia, an international student from Mexico Here's her story When I first arrived in Antwerp, in the Central Station, I remember feeling like I was in Harry Potter. The aesthetic of the building is magical. To then g…