Projects
Diffusion and clustering of isoforms of the glycine receptor in the plasma membrane of living cells: a micro- and nanoscopic study Hasselt University
The elucidation of pathogenesis and modes of inheritance of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia using cardiac optical imaging in zebrafish. University of Antwerp
Quantum dot nanoparticles for live cell imaging and intracellular targeting. Ghent University
This project is aimed at enabling fluorescent labeling of organelles in living cells by quantum dots. At the one hand, silica encapped quantum dots will be targeted to the cytosol by making use of a membrane-disruptive liposomal carrier. At the other hand, a new concept will be tested using thermoresponsive nanoparticles to enable endosomal escape to the cytosol.
Shedding Light on Polymer Dynamics: A Multi-Scale Approach KU Leuven
Polymers are ubiquitous in our society and play a critical role in numerous applications, from everyday items to advanced technologies. Their broad range of properties and functions makes them incredibly valuable. However, the rational design of polymers with specific properties that can fulfil desired functions remains a challenge in polymer chemistry. Despite advances in computational models, it remains difficult to link the molecular ...
Comprehensive phenotyping of neuro-organoids by deep learning. University of Antwerp
Using evasins as tools to regulate the activation and recruitment of leukocytes to injury sites KU Leuven
Mechanical characterization of micro-tissues for tissue engineering KU Leuven
We will make use of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), a high-resolution technique that measures local mechanical forces from the deflection of a cantilever, and nanoindentation (NI). We will perform AFM and NI measurements on micro-tissues from adult progenitors (hPDCs and iPS) at different stages of chondro-genic differentiation. From AFM measurements, we will obtain the apparent visco-elastic properties of the multicellular material, as it ...