This project focuses on a combination of wireless multi-modal sensor solutions for the objective follow-up of the physiological condition of patients in different (network) environments: from the operating theater with specific measurement ...

A cell has two main engines (metabolic pathways) to generate energy, i.e. the glycolytic pathway and the mitochondrial respiration. Depending on the available fuel (carbohydrates, proteins or lipids) these engines will operate at different power to e...

The aim of this IRP theme is to develop a system for the non-invasive, in-vivo, intra-articular
kinematic assessment of human skeletal structures and soft tissues in real-time movement. We want to achieve this by combining dynamic 4D CT scanning w...

Venturing into future health technologies is the focused thematic of the Gear consortium Tech4Health comprises team members of two departments: departments of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO) and Industrial Engineering (INDI) of the faculty of Engi...

SiO2-based substrates (Borofloat, quartz, …) are essential for a wide range of optical, chemical, sensory, diagnostic and many other applications due to their generally chemically inert nature, optical transparency, dielectric properties, e...

In this project proposal, we build upon a unique consortium of expertise and recent advances and insights inbrnon-invasive brain stimulation to develop an innovative non-invasive treatment to promote remyelination inbrdemyelinated mice. If successful...

Spin-off creation fund for Transient Radar Methodology.brThe Transient Radar Methodology comprises a novel and unique high-frequency electromagnetic methodology for the non-destructive testing of non-conductive materials, comprising also visibly opaq...

Our project addresses a timely and relevant question on how to create a pipeline that allows the data collection of health and social media data to enable the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to address Infectiou...

Sustainable development Medical devices

In this Innoviris Joint R&D project, Collibra N.V. teams up with UZ Brussel and three VUB research groups in order to develop a clinical-value-driven data-sharing ecosystem that enable the collection and processing of big clinical d...

This icovid project is the continuation of the pro bono icovid initiative that developed the CE-marked and FDA permitted AIbased CT analysis software, icolung, and made it available in over 65 hospitals worldwide.

This PhD research proposal aims to provide a monitoring system that by using photoplethysmography (PPG), enables automated, noninvasive and continuous vital signs detection of patients.
PPG is a low-cost technique that by means of light inter...

moveUP is a digital health start-up that offers a personalised rehabilitation track/journey to patients with indication for a hip or joint arthroplasty due to arthritis. There is a strong need to improve standard of care, as currently 20-30% are diss...

Stroke is a brain injury that frequently affects patients walking function. Since walking disabilities can greatly influence someone's daily activities, independent community access, participation in social activities and quality of life, regainin...

The ageing population will put an increasing burden of neurodegenerative diseases on our society1.Yet, the effect of these different pathologies on brain functioning is difficult to measure objectively due a difficult interpretation of neurophysiolog...

An essential measurement instrument for R&D activities in the frequency range from 10 GHz – 750 GHz of the electromagnetic spectrum, a subdision of the loosely defined THz spectrum, is the so-called vector network analyzer (VNA), which a...

The GerontopoleBrussels is an interdisciplinary research network of various faculties at the VUB, set up around the central theme of Active and Healthy Ageing. The general aimsof the Gerontopole Brussels are to run a comprehensive ...