Projects
Strategic Research Programme: End-of-life in cancer and non-cancer patients: public health, health services and clinical research. Addressing present and future challenges in palliative care. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Study of the epidemiological impact of the Varicella-zoster virus, the validity of the exogenous boosting hypothesis and the possible implications for public health. University of Antwerp
Occupational and environmental causes of sarcoidosis: clarifying epidemiology, improving in vitro detection, and development of an animal model KU Leuven
Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance mechanism of Campylobacter species among children under the age of five with diarrhoea, domestic animals and environmental sources in Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia Ghent University
This study is aimed at determining the molecular epidemiology and mechanism of antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter. Specimens from various sources will be analysed using molecular tools.The nutritional status of children will be measured. The study will contribute to the understanding of the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of Campylobacter and help reduce the burden of diarrhoea and malnutrition in children.
BOF ZAP epidemiology and prevention of cancer Ghent University
Epidemiology, sero-diagnosis and control of gastrointestinal nematodes in different poultry production systems in Ethiopia Ghent University
Capillaria, Ascaridia, and Heterakis are among the economically significant Gastrointestinal Nematodes (GINs) that significantly affect the health and productivity of poultry. Anthelmintic resistance is one of a big challenge in the control of animal parasites including poultry. Proper diagnostics and good knowledge of the epidemiology are essential for the development of an effective deworming strategy. Thus, this PhD research project aims ...
Genetic Characterization and molecular epidemiology of equine herpes virus 1 in working equids in Ethiopia Ghent University
Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV1) causes severe diseases in equines worelwide. Hovever, in Ethiopia there is no EHV1 vaccination program. A better understanding of the molecular epidemiology and diversity of EHV1 will provide insights for the design of appropriate control strategies. As a result, the impact of EHV1 on equine losses and subsequently on the poverty of farmers in Ethipoia will be reduced.