Please register here if you will be attending one or more activities during the Research Day on 21/03/2024.

Campus Ghent University Hospital – Entrance 37b – The Core

21-03-2024 08:45 - 18:00

The following doctoral researchers and laureates of the faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine present their research as oral presentations (max. 10 minutes including question round) in the domain ‘Basic Sciences - part 1’: 

• Marie Deventer - In vitro characterization of the pyrazole-carrying synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist 5F-3,5-AB-PFUPPYCA and its structural analogs
• Joshua Robert Goulding - CDK12 as an entry point for combination therapy in high-risk neuroblastoma
• Lander Heyerick - The role of interleukin-8 in primary sclerosing cholangitis-associated immune cell dysregulation
• Marina Horvat - Cardiovascular effects of fibrillin impairment in zebrafish
• Sahine Lameire - The Ste20 kinase TAOK3 controls development, homeostasis and activation of αβ T cells
• Bram Meertens - Serum cytokines differentiate patients with systemic inflammatory diseases: proof-of-concept data for FEBRIS, a multi-centric prospective study.
• dr. Maarten De Smet, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FGE - Basic Sciences - Arrhythmogenic consequences of connexin 43 hemichannel opening in the heart: an experimental and computational study
• dr. Sigrid Verhelst, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FFW - The wonderful world of histones and stem cells:  A fairy tale written by mass spectrometry

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Seminar room 5.2 - Entrance 46 - B3 - Fifth floor

21-03-2024 11:00 - 12:30

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The following doctoral researchers of the faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine present their research as oral presentations (max. 10 minutes including question round) in the domain ‘Basic Sciences - part 2’:

• Tamara De Vos - HES6 is essential during human hematopoiesis and controls lineage-specific proliferation and differentiation
• Zenzi De Vos - NADPH oxidase 1 inhibition as therapeutic strategy in hepatocellular carcinoma: insights from a human-relevant model
• Liam De Vrieze - 2-Benzylbenzimidazole ‘nitazene’ opioids: The next wave of ultrapotent synthetic opioids hitting the markets?
• Emma Delanote - Comprehensive tissue specificity analysis identifies (novel) retina-specific, long non-coding RNAs
• Hannes Meirezonne - The effects of exercise therapy on lumbar muscles structure in low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Tess Rogier - Unravelling IRE1α interactions in the UPRosome
• Saar Vermijs - A virtual 3D renal perfusion model to facilitate pre-operative partial nephrectomy planning
• Adillah Gul - Immunopeptidomics identification of Listeria monocytogenes T cell epitopes in mice

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Seminar room 5.3 - Entrance 46 - B3 - Fifth floor

21-03-2024 11:00 - 12:30

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The following doctoral researchers and laureate of the faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine present their research as oral presentations (max. 10 minutes including question round) in the domain ‘Clinical Sciences’:

• Louise D'hondt - Validation of an AI software for automatic pulmonary nodule detection and volumetry using micro-CT determined ground truth nodule volumes
• Sebastian Riemann - Impact of exogenous sex steroids in asthma: interim results of the ENIGI-lung study
• Emma De Coster - ICG-mediated photoporation of the ILM to enhance retinal ganglion cell delivery
• Koen Deserranno - Rethinking clinical pharmacogenomics: panel-based targeted haplotyping using Oxford Nanopore Technologies long-read sequencing
• Jolien Germonpré - Post-mortem feasibility of dual-energy computed tomography in the detection of bone edema-like lesions in the equine foot: a proof of concept
• Charlotte Hinnekens - Photoporation of NK-92MI cells with biodegradable polydopamine nanosensitizers as a promising strategy for the generation of CAR-NK cell therapies
• Jorn Ockerman - Checks and balances: a systematic review on the known-group validity of functional postural control tests in children
• dr. Simon Helleputte, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FGE - Clinical/Translational Sciences - Glycaemic control, cardiovascular health and physical activity in people with type 1 diabetes – A challenging triangle to target

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Auditorium A - Entrance 42 - K3 - First floor

21-03-2024 11:00 - 12:30

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The following doctoral researchers and laureate of the faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine present their research as oral presentations (max. 10 minutes including question round) in ‘Therapeutical/Diagnostic Sciences’:

• Karel Van Damme - Mapping Fcγ receptors and FcRn across species to model antibody-mediated responses
• Ilia Goemare - Intracellular delivery by photoporation with polydopamine nanoparticles retains the homeostatic state of monocytes and macrophages
• Ragna Haegebaert - Cationic liposomal formulation of toll-like receptor 7/8 agonists reduced colorectal peritoneal tumor growth by altering local immune microenvironment
• Laure Harinck - Exploring mRNA lipid nanoparticles for ex vivo T cell engineering in cancer immunotherapy.
• Laure Maes - Digital light processing of gelatin derivatives: towards advanced small intestinal in vitro models
• Sofie Rennen - No longer disguised: a novel flow cytometry panel to distinguish homeostatic from immunogenic mature dendritic cells
• Eva Buschmann - Ablation index-guided radiofrequency catheter ablation using a 3D electro-anatomical mapping system (CARTO®3) to treat sustained atrial tachycardia in 10 patients
• dr. Margot De Spiegeleer, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FDI - non-clinical - Metabotyping Children using rectal MetaSAMP® Laser assisted Rapid Evaporative Ionization Mass Spectrometry: the MetaBEAse cohort

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Stille ruimte KCGG - Entrance 42 - K3 - Ground floor

21-03-2024 11:00 - 12:30

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The following doctoral researchers and laureates of the faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine present their research as oral presentations (max. 10 minutes including question round) in the domain ‘Health Sciences’:

• Girmay Ayana Mersha - Lessons learned from operationalizing the integration of nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions in rural Ethiopia.
• Xander Bertels - Modulating potential of respiratory and cardiovascular medication use on lung function trajectories in the general population
• Wanzahun Godana Boynito - Effectiveness of Video-Based Health Education on Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices among Infants aged 0-6 Months in Dirashe District, South Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
• Thaïs De Ruyter - Exploring the impact of lifestyle and environmental exposures on appetite hormone levels in children and adolescents
• Axelle Timmerman - Is your weed spiked with Spice?
• dr. Clara Leyns, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FGE - Health Sciences - The effectiveness of speech therapy for transgender women
• dr. Philip Joosten, Laureate PhD Thesis Prize FDI - Clinical - Measuring antimicrobial usage in European intensive livestock production systems and companion animals: Lessons learned for future monitoring programs
• Ieme Garrez - Very high epilepsy prevalence in rural Southern Rwanda: The underestimated burden of epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Auditorium E - Entrance 32 - Block B - Ground floor

21-03-2024 11:00 - 12:30

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Is it possible to turn complex scientific research into a clear and attractive infographic? Where should you start? Which tools and software should you use? And where can you find inspiration?

This workshop is filled with practical tips for creating your own infographic, spiced up with historical, famous and inspiring examples of infographics. At the end of the session, you will have received enough inspiration to turn your own research into a visual masterpiece!

Guest speaker: Koen Van den Eeckhout, Baryon

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Auditorium E - Entrance 32 - Block B - Ground floor / Livestream

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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The pitching format has been increasingly adopted in the context of academic conferences and applications. In this one-hour workshop, we deduce general guidelines for proper pitching from authentic examples. The session will focus on message, structure and delivery.

Tom De Moor coordinates, develops and teaches academic and professional language education for the University Language Centre. Among other fields, he specializes in presentation and application skills. He frequently coaches Ghent University’s (doctoral) researchers for grant proposal pitching.

Guest speaker: Tom De Moor, University Language Centre (UCT)

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Auditorium A - Entrance 42 - K3 - First floor / Livestream

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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Networking is a must. That’s a no brainer. But after all it seems that’s easier said than done. How do you network in an effective/efficient way? By giving, giving and once again giving, following network expert and -coach Dimitri Verhoye. “It’s not because you’re helpful, that you may receive something back on the very short term.” Though a (n extensive) network offers opportunities, it takes time. You don’t feel yourself a good/great networker yet? No panic, you can learn how to do it. There are no born networkers. “Networking starts with getting in touch with new contacts”. But the big challenge starts afterwards: how do we get this network in the air and how do we “profit” from our network? During Dimitri’s sessions you get plenty of tips, tricks and yes even a methodology on networking. Leaving our comfort zone of networking and entering the effort zone will become even fun. After his session there will be less secrets on networking: how to build your network, how to maintain, how to expand, how to enforce your network so that you, your environment and your company ‘take’ the benefits. Focus can be either on internal networking or external networking or both

Guest speaker: Dimitri Verhoye, Smart A’dvice

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Stille ruimte KCGG - Entrance 42 - K3 - Ground floor / Livestream

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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Are you embracing AI's potential yet, or are you approaching it with caution? Join us in exploring AI tools in literature searching, where we'll delve into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and discover how AI technologies can enhance your literature research. We'll introduce you to some AI tool repositories and delve deeper into some AI tools for literature searching, such as Elicit.org and Litmaps.com. During this workshop, we'll explore the practical use of these tools and their impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of your literature research. Dive into the future of literature searching with AI!"

Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels (Information specialist, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent)

Campus Ghent University Hospital - PC-room Hippocrates - Entrance 42 - K3 - First floor / Livestream

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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Move beyond the scribblings in a paper notebook. Keeping track of what you do during your research is essential for demonstrating research integrity, for understanding what you did and for enhancing the efficiency of your research. During this workshop we will discuss examples of research documentation and get acquainted with some of the tools provided by Ghent University to facilitate digital note keeping, including a sneak peek at the upcoming institutional ELN software.

Guest speaker: Laura Standaert (Data steward Life Sciences, Data Stewards Ghent University)

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Seminar room 5.2 - Entrance 46 - B3 - Fifth floor

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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Join us for an enlightening session that empowers you to navigate the complexities of EU funding. This session provides a nuanced understanding of EU funding programs, supported by real stories from accomplished winners. This seminar goes beyond imparting information; it's a collaborative exploration. Our university's dedicated support team, well-acquainted with EU funding intricacies, will sharing their support offer. Delve into insights regarding opportunities and challenges, understanding that, with the right guidance, securing EU funding is within your reach. Consider this session your gateway to comprehending and harnessing the potential of EU funding for impactful research projects. 

Guest speakers: Evi Lippens, Frederik Vandecasteele & Margo Baele (EU team Ghent University)

Campus Ghent University Hospital - Seminar room 5.3 - Entrance 46 - B3 - Fifth floor

21-03-2024 13:15 - 14:15

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