Projects
Expression and role of dipeptidyl peptidases and related peptidases in acute lung injury. University of Antwerp
Androgen Actions: from Bench to Clinic (A2B2C). KU Leuven
Role of peroxisomes for the homeostasis of mammalian cells and elucidation of the pathogenesis of peroxisomal diseases. KU Leuven
The general research goal of Prof. Myriam Baes is to decipher the role of peroxisomes in different mammalian tissues and cell types. Concurrently, her investigations aim to shed light on the pathogenesis of diseases caused by primary or secondary peroxisomal dysfunction.
We have generated and characterized multiple mouse models with peroxisome deficiencies, including the first mouse model (Pex5-/-) for Zellweger syndrome, followed by ...
GELGRAFT MEDICAL - The solution towards minimally invasive breast reconstruction Ghent University
Given the clinical need along with great valorization potential, the current stepstone project aims to prepare for an innovative spin-off company that will target the breast reconstruction market. Gelinject, constructed from a gelatin-based biomimetic material, will act as a support promoting cell survival as an addition to lipofilling procedures. Due to an increase in cell survival compared to the standard lipofilling technique, the number ...
Modeling the role of the cytoskeleton in adipocytes as related to diabesity KU Leuven
Protective potential of obesity against critical illness induced muscle wasting KU Leuven
Kritieke ziekte is elke acute medische conditie waarvoor de patiënt intensieve medische ondersteuning nodig heeft van vitale organen om te kunnen overleven. Ondanks vooruitgang in de intensieve geneeskunde, heeft ongeveer 30% van de kritiek zieke patïenten langdurig nood aan intensieve zorgen. Deze verlengde vorm van kirtieke ziekte gaat samen met hypercatabolisme, spierverlies en spierzwakte, wat ook kan zorgen voor verlengde nood aan ...
Endocrine-disrupting environmental chemicals: From accumulation to their role in the global "neuro-endocrine" epidemic of obesity and its metabolic consequences. University of Antwerp
Human exposure to endocrine disrupting phenolic contaminants. University of Antwerp
Research towards understanding the control and regulation of the energy balance in chickens KU Leuven
The general aim of my research project is to gather more insight in the control and regulation of the energy balance in avian species, with the domestic chicken (Gallus gallus) as model species. This energy balance is the net result of energy intake on the one hand and energy expenditure on the other hand. With respect to energy intake, attention is specifically focused on the hypothalamic neuropeptides that can be classified as either being ...