Research projects (13000 - 13500 of 26984)

• Kristof Van Beeck
EXPEKT - Photonics Explorer - Developing a photonics educational kit for Europe's secondary schools.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Abstract: EXPEKT aims to achieve a lasting, positive impact on the way photonics is taught in Europe's secondary schools. Teaming up experts in
photonics, scientists in pedagogy, specialists in gender-sensitive science teaching and experienced teachers from 10 European countries, EXPEKT
will develop an intra-curricula photonics educational kit for secondary schools, namely the 'Photonics Explorer'. This kit will be designed to excite,
engage and educate pupils about working with light and showcase prospective photonics careers. It will contain class-sets of industry sponsored
components for hands-on experiments along with a comprehensive didactic framework and a multimedia collection. The material will be designed to
be easily integrated into the existing teaching syllabus. It will thus help teachers to reach their educational targets set by national curricula in a way
that is more engaging and appealing for students.
Organisations:
• Applied Physics and Photonics
Researchers:
• HUGO THIENPONT
Fetal gene therapy for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
K.U.Leuven
Abstract: In vivo delivery of therapeutic genes to the diseased airway epitheliumis an option for the genetic treatment of various confenital or in
utero acquired lung diseases. We have developed a mouse model for fetal pulmonary gene therapy using adeno-associated viral vector serotype
6.2 (AAV6.2), a serotype with a high tropism for airway epithelium. The viral vector is injected into the fetal trachea, which in mice is feasible by
hysterotomy at E17. Ultrasound guided puncture allows delivery earlier in gestation. Pups are delivered by caesarean section and followed up by
serial BLI. We have recently shown that intratracheal administration of AAV6.2 results in efficient, titer dependent transduction of the conducting
airway epithelium. Delivery of AAV6.2 into the trachea is verified by non-invasive, bimodel in vivo imaging (BLI/MRI). In this project, the PhD student
will use this model to investigate the potential of gene therapy in the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
Organisations:
• Molecular Virology and Gene Therapy
Researchers:
• Zeger Debyser
• Jan Deprest
• Uwe Himmelreich
Record of fees and compensations: judicial DNA-research
Universiteit Hasselt
Abstract: This project represents a formal service agreement between the parties BIOMED (research institute at Hasselt University), and on the
other hand, 'het Gerecht van Antwerpen'. BIOMED provides 'het Gerecht van Antwerpen' research results on the judicial DNA-research under the
conditions as stipulated in the present contract.
The work covers all states of the month March 2010
Organisations:
• Immunology - Biochemistry
• Biomedical Research Institute
Researchers:
• Luc MICHIELS
Graphite research
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Abstract: A new formulation for expandable strips used in fire hoses is looked for
Organisations:
• Materials and Chemistry
Researchers:
• HUBERT RAHIER
A DNA methylation signature as biomarker for prognosis in children with neuroblastoma
Ghent University
Abstract: We wish to validate a DNA methylation prognostic classifier that can differentiate between high-risk and low-risk neuroblastoma patients.
To select candidate markers, MBD2-sequencing will be performed on primary tumor samples, combined with an integrative analysis of earlier
research results. Using MSP, these markers will then be validated in independent patient sets and on patient bone marrow and serum samples.
Organisations:
• Departement of Pediatrics and medical genetics
Researchers:
• Franki Speleman
Identity Management for Mobile Devices
K.U.Leuven
Abstract: Mobile devices such as cell phones, PDA's and RFID tags offer a technological platform that can help solving identity management
problems of roaming users, as they can be employed as a trusted control interface for applications requiring personal and privacy sensitive
information. The aim of the phd research is to contribute to a solution that gives the user full control over his mobile identities (i.e., digital identities
of an entity when using mobile devices), in a flexible and privacy-friendly manner. This is realized by relying on their mobile devices as identity
proxy, identity agent and terminal. Multiple challenges are tackled in this thesis:
1) exploiting trusted modules for identity management (such as SIM cards and trusted modules on mobile devices).
2) mechanisms for a controlled release of identity information (including context basedpolicies and enforcement mechanisms).
3) optimization of anonymous credential systems for devices with limited resources (in terms of p
Organisations:
• Informatics Section
Researchers:
• Bart De Decker
• Vincent Naessens