Krijgen patiënten die ChatGPT gebruiken om medische informatie op te zoeken wel correcte informatie? Deze simpele, maar erg belangrijke vraag stelde Branco De Busser zich in zijn masterthesis in de farmaceutische wetenschappen.
Filter
Seas and oceans harbor countless undiscovered treasures. One of these is the seagrass Thalassia, specifically the species Thalassia testudinum. Long recognized for its ecological importance, this marine plant serves as a vital food source for creatures like sea turtles and plays a key role in protecting vulnerable Caribbean coastal ecosystems. Recently, scientists have discovered that Thalassia contains significant anti-carcinogenic compounds, capturing the attention of researchers and marine science biomedical institutes.
Serpil, Sevgi en Fatma Degirmenci. Drie zussen, alle drie afgestudeerd aan de Universiteit Antwerpen. Serpil en Sevgi in de farmaceutische wetenschappen, Fatma in de biomedische wetenschappen. Na hun studies kozen ze er alle drie voor om ook de educatieve master in de gezondheidswetenschappen te volgen.
This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to David Baker (University of Washington, Seattle, USA), Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper (Google DeepMind, UK) for their work on developing Rosetta (Baker) and AlphaFold (Hassabis and Jumper). These open-source software tools enable researchers worldwide to go from an amino acid sequence to a 3D structure of a protein with just one mouse click.
A new study by Dr. Peter Verstraelen, Prof. Jean-Pierre Timmermans and Prof. Winnok De Vos from the Laboratory of Cell Biology has revealed novel insights into how gut bacteria might influence our immune system and brain health.
Recent research by Prof. Guy Caljon and Dr. Laura Dirkx found that Leishmania parasites can enter a dormant state in bone marrow stem cells, making them resistant to drugs. This highlights the need for new treatments to target this phase and improve leishmaniasis management.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences recently showcased the innovative research of its Ph.D. students during their annual departmental research day. This event highlighted a diverse array of projects, reflecting the department’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and improving public health.
Ieder jaar reizen de studenten van de derde bachelor farmaceutische wetenschappen een week naar het buitenland in het kader van de Internationale Inleefdagen. Dit jaar ging de reis naar Malta, waar ze een bezoek brachten aan de Universiteit van Malta, een kijkje namen achter de schermen van apothekers en verschillende bedrijven bezochten.
Dr. Vanesa Nozal García, from Valladolid in Spain, works as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Antwerp. Under supervision of Professor Pieter Van Der Veken in the Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry, she researches Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and focusses on a new methodology: targeted protein degradation.
As we celebrate this International Women’s Day, we’re excited to highlight the incredible women researchers of the University of Antwerp Cell Death Signaling lab, led by Prof. Wim Vanden Berghe, Prof. Tom Vanden Berghe, and Prof. Andy Wullaert. Their pioneering research explores the complex molecular mechanisms underlying cell death processes in various diseases, offering hope for therapeutic advancements in conditions ranging from cancer to neurodegenerative disorders.
As we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’d like to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of our women researchers who are leading the way in scientific exploration. From unraveling the complexities of neurological disorders to pioneering advancements in cancer imaging and treatment, these exceptional women are at the forefront of cutting-edge research.
Je hebt meer gemeen met een zebravink dan je op het eerste zicht zou denken. Wetenschapper in de biochemie Jolien Diddens onderzocht voor haar doctoraat aan de Universiteit Antwerpen het belang van DNA-methylatie bij het sluiten van de kritische periode waarin zebravinken hun zang leren. Jolien Diddens studeerde biochemie en biotechnologie aan de Universiteit Antwerpen waar ze in 2012 haar master behaalde. Datzelfde jaar begon Jolien aan haar doctoraat in het labo van prof. Wim Vanden Berghe.
Most read
[wpp limit=4 thumbnail_width=200 thumbnail_height=132 cat=’-17′ post_type=’post’ post_html=’
{thumb}
]
