Faculty of Science KU Leuven
The research domain of the Faculty of Science comprises the whole of science, starting from fundamental reseach questions towards application perspectives.
The research domain of the Faculty of Science comprises the whole of science, starting from fundamental reseach questions towards application perspectives.
In order to monitor the condition of plants and animals (Natura 2000, Water Framework Directive, Red Lists, etc.) in Flanders in a thorough scientific manner, the Species Diversity research group develops new monitoring networks and optimises existing networks. The group also coordinates the annual collection of data for these networks. However, monitoring existing conditions and trends is not enough: it is important to identify ...
Concentration on congenital deformities, stones, tumours and traumata of the urinary drainage tract: the kidneys, kidney tracts, bladders, prostates, and urethra.
The group Molecular Imaging (MIMA): 1. In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging (ICMI) 2. Radiology (RADI) 3. Nuclear Medicine (NUGE)
The Department CHIR houses the research into experimental and clinical, gastrointestinal, paediatric, cardio-thoracic, vascular, orthopaedic and trauma, plastic and neurosurgery. The main research topics of the department of surgery are: 1. Experimental Surgery: - Physiopathology of reflux esophagitis and of esophageal metaplasia; - Presancerous lesions induced by gastroesophageal reflux. 2. Gastrointestinal Surgery: Laparoscopic ...
Microbiology and Immunology, Kulak Campus Kortrijk focuses on the study, prevention and treatment of important diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, the study of the complex host-microbiome interaction, and the study of the host immune system in infections, cancer, kidney diseases, autoimmunity, allergy and organ transplantation.
KADOC (°1976), the Interfaculty Documentation and Research Centre for Religion, Culture and Society of KU Leuven and one of the leading cultural heritage institutions in Belgium, is dedicated to the safeguarding, optimal management, dynamic retrieval and study of the historical heritage that has emerged from the interaction between religion, culture and society in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its collection and research activities focus on ...
Sinology at KULeuven includes the following three domains of research: 1. CLASSICAL CHINESE PHILOSOPHY (Zhou en Han Dynasties): * An analysis of the 'Xunzi' as a culmination of early Chinese philosophical debates; * The ethic-religious core chapters of 'Mozi': a textual analysis of the three-fold structure; * A study of the 'Xunzi'; * Paradoxes in early taoist writings: a philosophical and textual analysis; * From normative language to ...