Projects
The effect of Alzheimer’s disease on cognitive decline after an ischemic stroke and the role of neurogenesis. Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Study of SPTAN1 pathomechanisms: the spectrin complex as a central hub in rare neurological and neuromuscular diseases. University of Antwerp
The effect of Alzheimer's disease on cognitive decline after an ischemic stroke and the role of neurogenesis. University of Antwerp
Unraveling the link between depression and dementia Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The amount of patients and care providers confronted with these
illnesses is expected to rise significantly due to aging populations, posing a significant individual and societal burden. Current research suggests depression may be a risk factor for the development of dementia in some people, as well as that it may be the first symptom of dementia in others, while ...
Microglia-neuron communication in health and disease (NeuroTalk2Mi). University of Antwerp
Characteristics of CGG-repeats in the human genome and in disease. University of Antwerp
Integrated Platform for Closed-Loop Motor Training and Adaptive Neuromodulation KU Leuven
Perception, action and cognition are critical to engage in daily motor tasks such as buttoning a shirt or moving objects. These tasks are challenged as a result of aging and dramatically affected in case of cerebrovascular accidents or neurodegenerative diseases. Accordingly, it is critical to investigate the overarching principles governing the control and (re)learning of movements in health and disease across the lifespan. Therefore, the ...
Neurological factors challenging bimanual motor control and treatment response in children with unilateral cerebral palsy. KU Leuven
Children with unilateral Cerebral Palsy (uCP) present with many sensorimotor deficits in their impaired arm, compromising effective use in daily life activities. Accurate motor control between both arms is vital in performing bimanual tasks. This proposal is triggered by the need to provide well-targeted treatment plans optimizing bimanual motor control, as such improving the child’s participation in daily life. Yet, bimanual motor control is ...
Predictive value of brain lesions for the presence and characteristics of cerebral visual impairment in children with cerebral palsy below the age of 6. KU Leuven
Cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is a neurological condition, in which our eyes can work perfectly yet our brain is not capable of interpreting the information. CVI occurs typically in children born preterm and specifically those who have brain lesions, leading to cerebral palsy. CVI has a negative impact on the cognitive and motor development of the child and that is why early diagnosis is necessary. Currently, our knowledge about the ...