Research highlights

Neuroimmune responses following joint mobilisation and manipulation in patients with neck pain Comparing the neuroimmune responses of patient groups post-treatment to study how joint mobilization and manipulation induce immediate pain relief in patients with non-specific neck pain.

Ongoing

Effective therapy for osteogenesis imperfecta Research on how we can treat osteogenesis Imperfecta patients, who can experience hundreds of bone fractures caused by defects in collagen type I.

Ongoing

Fatigue in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fatigue is a highly prevalent problem in inflammatory disease patients. Not only in active disease, but also in patients in remission.

Ongoing

Evidence-based classification of vision impairment in Paralympic judo Research on the impact of vision impairment on judo performance and how judokas with vision impairment should be classified for Paralympic competition.

Ongoing

Tailored injury prevention in adapted sports The project aims at reducing injuries and their negative consequences in disability sports, through early recognition of health complaints by offering timely tailored preventive advice.

Ongoing

Clinical implications of epigenetic changes The research led by professor Marcel Mannens focusses on (epi)genetic changes that lead to disease and/or aberrant development.

Ongoing

Exo-aid to support workers Developing and evaluating a model-based human-machine interface for providing the right support for dynamic heavy lifting or static high-precision work.

Ongoing

Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic target attainment of antibiotics in different patient populations The adequacy of currently used dosing regimens of ciprofloxacin and ceftazidime are explored and if required improved.

Ongoing

Lifestyle Innovations based on youth’s Knowledge and Experience (LIKE) The LIKE project aims to develop an innovative and accessible approach to promote sustainable healthy physical activity, behavior, eating and sleeping habits.

Ongoing

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