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Ecosystem Management University of Antwerp

The research concentrates on the ecology of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands and the processes in the land-water interaction along the whole river continuum and the river-coastal sea interaction. The studied systems vary from small streams with riparian margins over larger rivers and floodplains to estuaries. These studies, both descriptive and experimental in nature, are integrated to predict the impact of different management options on the ...

Biomechanics and Human Biometry Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The main research topics of the department BIOM are: 1. Three-dimensional kinematics of human movements; 2. Biomechanical simulation modelling and optimisation of sports movements; 3. Podiatric biomechanics; 4. Computerised gait analysis; 5. Tracking of health & performance related fitness from adolescence to adulthood; 6. Influence of environmental factors on adult life style; 7. Monitoring fitness & physical activity of Flemish ...

Department of Food Technology, Safety and Health Ghent University

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Top-notch innovative research with international reputation in Food technology, Food chemistry, Food microbiology and Human nutrition. The Department stands for applied and fundamental multifaceted research of high social relevance and (inter)national cooperation with food industry, competent authorities, consumer organizations and all food-chain stakeholders.

Department of Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Zoological Medicine Ghent University

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Within our department, research is being done on the following subjects:Staphylococcus infections in rabbitsSalmonella infections in chickens, pigeons, turtlesAspergillosis in birds - Infection diseases in reptiles and amphibiansThe expertise lies mainly in the field of antibiotic resistance, with the aim of estimating the possible transfer of this resistance from animal to human and defining measures. A second hatch is a study of germ-host ...

Fitness and Health Promotion Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The main research activities developed by FIGE are: 1. Evaluation of the physical fitness and physical activity pattern of Flemish youth (the "Fitness barometer"); 2. Monitoring the physical fitness & physical activity of Flemish youth and young adults; 3. Eurofit Remedial: Monitoring low fit youth; 4. Study of the interaction "Nutrition - Physical Activity and Health Promotion in Secondary Schools".

General and Biological Chemistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel

The research unit ABIS mainly develops research on: 1. Fundamental study of the biophysical and biochemical properties of the human skin; 2. Objective and quantitative evaluation of some fundamental properties of the skin; 3. Objective evaluation of the efficiency of various dermato-cosmetic ingredients and dermato-cosmetic treatments on the human skin; 4. The use of hydro- and lipo-soluble plant extracts as active ingredients in ...

Environment and Climate Research Institute for Nature and Forest

Environmental pressures such as eutrophication, groundwater depletion, pollution and climate change lie behind the reduction and homogenisation of biodiversity. Sustainable conservation of ecosystems and biodiversity generally requires a reduction of environmental impact and restoration of the natural environment. The Environment & Climate research group studies the interaction between environmental characteristics and biodiversity in ...