Projects
REdox regulation of PHAse separation for plant Adaptation to Stressful Environments Flanders Institute for Biotechnology
Multilevel inflammatory regulation in cardiometabolic disease KU Leuven
he benefit of targeting inflammatory pathways in cardiometabolic disease on top of traditional healthcare and medication is evident from recent clinical studies. However, generalized blocking of inflammation also impacts on patients’ defense against infections and other immune-associated pathologies, such as cancer. Clearly, more precise interventions that target disease-specific cellular subsets and mechanisms are eagerly awaited. MIRACLE’s ...
Training of young scientists in the Biological regulation of the chemokine network to improve treatment of ACTIVE inflammation KU Leuven
A number of pharmaceuticals targeting cytokine/chemokine storms in lungs are in development due to an urgent new unmet medical need strengthened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent death of > 6.5 million people shows that treating excessive inflammation is still a major problem. Our incomplete understanding of complex immune reactions and resulting doubts on correct drug target identification prohibit efficient drug development and ...
Bridging the Gaps in Evidence, Regulation and Impact of Anticorruption Policies (BRIDGEGAP). University of Antwerp
Intermediation and Trust in the Regulatory State: More Regulation, Less Trust? (RegTrust). University of Antwerp
Genetic regulation and functional relevance of maize starchy endosperm programmed cell death Flanders Institute for Biotechnology
Heat regulation in windows and solar panels. KU Leuven
The focus at SUNOVATE is on the development and integration of infrared light-regulating, pigmented polymer films in solar panels and windows. The films are IR light transmissive at low temperatures, and IR-light resistant at temperatures above 25 ° C. With the building-integrated solar panels, heating of the panels is thus prevented and energy consumption in buildings is reduced by smart regulation of IR light through windows. In this way, ...
Mechanisms and regulation of inflammasome-associated programmed cell death Ghent University
Programmed cell death is essential for homeostasis, and its deregulation contributes to human disease. Inflammasome-induced pyroptosis of infected macrophages contributes to host defense against infections, but the concomitant release of inflammatory danger signals and leaderless cytokines is detrimental in chronic inflammatory diseases. The central hypothesis of the PyroPop ERC Consolidator project is that inflammasomes are cytosolic ...
RIver flow regulation, fish BEhaviour and Status Ghent University
In 2016 serious concerns on the achievement of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2020 targets, due to the continuing loss of biodiversity and degradation of aquatic habitats, led to the urgent adoption of a new Resolution for implementing ecosystem restoration measures. Moreover, on December 2018 the EU raised to 32% the binding renewable energy target for 2030, bringing further input to hydropower development. Meeting these targets sets ...