Projects
Breath analysis as a non-invasive biomarker for the early detection of preclinical type 1 diabetes. University of Antwerp
The CATALINA study: The contribution of breath analysis and home-based biomonitoring to standardized qualitative care and follow-up for acute COPD exacerbations KU Leuven
COPD is the fourth leading cause of death while producing an enormous cost on the health system. Despite its pandemic proportions and its huge impact, the disease is poorly understood. In particular, acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) which are driving the diseases process are poorly managed with 10% hospital related mortality, 30% 3-month readmission rates and 25% mortality within one year. Particularly striking is the lack of knowledge on ...
Diagnosis of pneumonia in critically ill patients using real-time bedside breath analysis. University of Antwerp
VOCORDER : Towards the ultimate breath analysis -based continuous healthcare Vrije Universiteit Brussel
highly efficient health monitoring apparatus that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. The project capitalizes on recent
developments on mid-infrared lasers and moves the technology well beyond the state-of-the-art to demonstrate at TRL5 a highly efficient
multiple species (gases) ...
Breath Analysis In Esophageal Cancer: The evolution towards minimally invasive patient-tailored diagnostics KU Leuven
Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers in the world with still a high mortality rate because of late diagnoses. This is frequently related to late physical symptoms. Currently, good and efficient screening tools are not yet available. However, early detection has the advantage that patients have a higher chance of complete cure, by means of minimally invasive surgery with reduced morbidity. This research project will involve ...
Integrated photonics for breath analysis Ghent University
The objective of in Breathe is to enable a partnership to commercialize the breath analyser. We target the establishment of a spin-off company in partnership with a VC and/or preferably in joint-venture with a medical device company to finish the defination stage and early product development. A rather soon exit, e.g. buy-out by the medical device company, to prepare the product launch, including the clinical test phases, is expected.
Assessing health effects of air pollution by non-invasive exhaled breath analysis (ALERT). University of Antwerp
Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy and breath analysis in patients presenting with a non-calcified nodule on chest CT (NAVIBREATH). University of Antwerp
Fast diagnosis of opportunistic respiratory infections trough exhaled breath analysis KU Leuven
We want to use the use of exhaled air as a fast screening test in detecting viral, fungal and bacterial respiratory infections in immunocompromised patients. This innovative, non-invasive, cheap and fast screening test should allow unnecessary therapy to be stopped and appropriate therapy to be started early in anticipation of more final testing, which may result in better health outcomes due to the rapid start-up of targeted therapy and less ...