Projects
Unraveling how VPS13C deficiency affects interorganellar lipid transport and lysosomal homeostasis and how this contributes to the neuropathogenesis of Dementia with Lewy Bodies KU Leuven
Dementia is the progressive loss of cognitive function that affects >50 million people worldwide. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is, after Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the second most prevalent cause of neurodegenerative dementia. Thus far, no causal genes have been identified making the exploration of underlying disease causing mechanisms very difficult, if not impossible. Whole genome sequencing recently identified compound heterozygous ...
This Is Who I Could Be: Storyworld Possible Selves and Fictionality. University of Antwerp
Salicylic acid biosynthesis in rice and how nematodes interfere with this defense pathway Ghent University
Salicylic acid (aspirin) is not only reducing human disease symptoms but it is also one of the major
plant defense hormones, supporting the plants immunity to different diseases. Nevertheless, it is
still unclear how this hormone is being synthesized in rice. There are two possible biosynthesis
pathways, via isochorismate or via phenylalanine, and it is not clear which of these, or both are
important. Rice is also ...
Towards a definition of Multiple and Complex Needs in adolescents in youth (health) care and an exploration of care delivery needs of this population. University of Antwerp
Unraveling the mechanisms that control the release of the gastrointestinal hormone motilin and the pathways through which this stimulates hunger and food intake. KU Leuven
The worldwide increase in the prevalence of obesity is a cause of great concern, as it is associated with several comorbidities and increased mortality, and constitutes a major health-economic burden. Obesity occurs because of an imbalance between energy intake an energy expenditure, but the mechanisms that control food intake are insufficiently understood. Recently, we demonstrated for the first time that plasma levels of the ...
The attachment relationship between parents and their infants with severe or profound intellectual disabilities (ID): Psychophysiology and a bioresponse system as instruments to elucidate and support this bond. KU Leuven
Developing consolidated, secure attachment relationships with one’s primary caregivers at a young age yields great benefits for children’s social-emotional growth, now and later in life. Especially among children with severe or profound intellectual disabilities (SPID), who are, compared to the general population, more likely to acquire mental health problems, the importance of the parent as attachment figure is significant. However, ...
Developing an M-health intervention for type 2 diabetics: a better understanding of how and for whom this technology can work. Ghent University
Within this research project a mobile intervention will be developed for type 2 diabetics. This intervention will be based on the Self Determination Theory and will motivate them to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Besides investigating how the intervention influences patients’ health behaviors, mediating and moderating variables will also be identified.
What if you could pay what you want for this research project? Understanding the key succes factors of participative pricing strategies. KU Leuven
Organizations increasingly adopt pay-what-you-want (PWYW) pricing systems, which allow customers to determine the amount of money they want to spend on products or services. Prior research examined extensively how customers determine the price they want to pay, as well as whether introducing PWYW pricing systems increases revenue. The literature did not yet examine how employees perceive PWYW pricing systems, despite the fact that they are ...