PhD projects

Le système de surveillance des décès maternels au Maroc
Abouchadi, S., De Brouwere, V., Zhang, W., Nejjari, C. & Zhang, W.
1/04/14 → …

Interventions towards a functional cure: detailed phenotyping of the HIV-specific polyfunctional CD8+ T cell responses of controllers
Adams, P. A., Vanham, G. & Devaux, C.
24/06/16 → …

Connected Care: Reconfiguration of care for the elderly in Indian transnational families
Ahlin, T., Peeters, K. & Pols, J.
14/07/14 → …

Comment revoir les fonctions du ministère de la santé marocain dans une direction d’organisation apprenante pour réussir la mise en place de la couverture universelle en santé?
Akhnif, E. H., Meessen, B., Macq, J. & Fakherddine Moulay, I.
1/05/14 → …

Local models for chronic care and self-management support in Southern Malawi
Angwenyi, V., Criel, B., Bunders, J. & Aantjes, C.
12/01/17 → …

Improving detection of drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB by use of novel phenotypic and genotypic tests
Ardizzoni, E., de Jong, B., Rigouts, L. & Varraine, F.
1/01/13 → …

Evaluation of intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp) in Chókwè district, Southern Mozambique: coverage and effect on pregnancy and parasitological outcomes
Arnaldo, P., Rosanas-Urgell, A., Kestens, L. & Enosse, S. M. M.
1/12/13 → …

Micro-contexts of malaria risk in pre-elimination settings
BANNISTER-TYRRELL, M. K., Buvé, A., Boele van Hensbroek, M. & Bassat, Q.
29/04/15 → …

Primary Health Care improvement in Benin: which model(s) of practice work for First-Line Medical Doctors?
Bello, O. A. K., Criel, B., Apers, L., De Lepeleire, J. & Zannou, M.
1/04/18 → …

Quel leadership et quelles pratiques de gestion de ressources humaines des gestionnaires des services de soins locaux pour relever le défi de la réforme du système de santé
Belrhiti, Z., Marchal, B., Van Damme, W. & Belalia, M.
15/06/15 → …

The rise of non-communicable diseases, and implications for health care delivery and health programmes in the Philippines
Bermejo, R. I., Van Damme, W., Galvez-Tan, J. & Mets, T.
1/07/12 → …

Inductie van breed-potente Hiv-1 suppressieve immuun responsen door dendritische cellen opgeladen met gag mRNA.
Bracke, L., Vanham, G. & Vanham, G.
1/01/11 → …

The clinical management of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in India
Burza, S., Boelaert, M. & Van Geertruyden, J.
22/01/15 → …

Prevalence, Risk Drivers and Locally Feasible Solutions for Brucellosis Control in Peri-Urban Small Holding Dairy Farms: A One Health Study
Chauhan, A. S., Boelaert, M. & Antoine – Moussiaux, N.
12/01/17 → …

Innovative strategies to ascertain the Elimination of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Nepal
Cloots, K., Boelaert, M., Hasker, E. & Vlas, de, S. J.
11/07/18 → …

The role of intestinal parasite infections in child undernutrition and (change in) body fat in Mozambique
Cossa Moiane, I., Polman, K. & de Deus, N.
1/09/15 → …

Systems biological analysis of niche adaptation in resistant and virulent Salmonella pathogens
Cuypers, W., Deborggraeve, S. & Laukens, K.
26/04/18 → …

Characterization of Chikungunya virus-host protein complexes involved in viral attachment and entry
De Caluwé, L., Ariën, K., Bartholomeeusen, K. & Van Ostade, X.
4/10/16 → …

Hepatitis C/HIV coinfection in Cambodia: from pilot project to lessons learned for a public health approach
De Weggheleire, A., Lynen, L. & Francque, S.
26/04/18 → …

Mesure et modelisation de la mortalité due au paludisme dans la zone de superveiillance démographique de Nanoro, Burkina Faso
Derra, K., D’Alessandro, U., Erhart, A., Bocquier, P. & Haliodu, T.
1/01/12 → …

Use of fluorescen diacetate vital staining for the early detection of rifampicin resistance in tuberculosis patients in Mali
Diarra, B., de Jong, B., L. Murphy, R. & Diallo, S.
1/02/15 → …

Implementation of the fee exemption for caesarean section policy (FECSP) in non-state health facilities in Benin: Does it work (or not)? Why (not)? How to improve it?
Dossou, J. P., Marchal, B., Van Damme, W. & Adisso, S.
1/06/15 → …

Assessing the antibody responses against arboviruses circulating in Peru – from basic immunology to new diagnostics
Falconi Agapito, F., Ariën, K., Ariën, K., Dujardin, J. & Talledo, M.
1/04/18 → …

A transdisciplinary study of the ethical implications of adolescent enrollment in a clinical trial in The Gambia
Fehr, A. E. T., Peeters, K. & Bunders, J.
26/04/18 → …

Carbapenem resistance in Enterobacteriaceae: profiling the small RNA landscapes
Gonzalez Andrade, P. D., Deborggraeve, S., Jacobs, J. & Grijalva, M.
1/04/14 → …

Promoting HTLV-1 blood transfusion safety in an endemic country. Towards expanded, evidence-based HTLV-1 control strategies of Peruvian Blood Banks
Gonzalez Lagos, E. V., Boelaert, M., Vanham, G. & Gotuzzo, E.
1/03/10 → …

Non-commercial clinical research in neglected tropical diseases
Goyal, V., Boelaert, M., Ravinetto, R., Christiaens, T. & Rijal, S.
11/07/18 → …

The rural community in sub-Saharan Africa as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance: a case study from Burkina Faso
Guiraud, I., Jacobs, J., Jacobs, J. & Tinto, H.
2/07/15 → …

Estimation of the risk of developing resistance to anti-leishmanial drugs
HEFNAWY, A. E., Dujardin, J. & Valkenborg, D.
15/01/16 → …

A study of the mechanisms of natural killer cell-mediated resistance to HIV-infection
HENS, J., Kestens, L. & Kestens, L.
22/01/15 → …

Bacterial contamination of blood products for transfusion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: prevalence, risk analysis, prevention
Heroes, A., Jacobs, J. & Jacobs, J.
24/04/17 → …

How to optimise the involvement of qualified private practioners in Tuberculosis care and control in India: An analysis of Public Private Mix – DOTS in India
Holalkere Yellappa, V., Van der Stuyft, P., Criel, B. & Devadasan, N.
1/12/12 → …

New tools for diagnosis and management of febrile illness in travelers to the tropics: a cohort study
Huits, R., Bottieau, E., Jacobs, J., Van Esbroeck, M. & Cnops, L.
15/01/16 → 1/02/19

The interplay of sense making and decision-making processes on treatment and prevention of Nodding Syndrome by different stakeholders: an ethnographic exploration in Cameroon, Tanzania and Uganda
Irani, J., Peeters, K., Pool, R. & Gerrets, R.
19/10/17 → …

Designing an innovative malaria elimination strategy based on reactive case and community participation: a mixed-­‐methods study
Jaiteh, F., Peeters, K., Masunaga, Y., Gerrets, R. & Achan, J.
1/10/15 → 15/03/19

Functional characterization of Leishmania braziliensis throughout in vitro biological cycle: the quest for a quiescent stage among amastigotes
Jara Portocarrero, M., Dujardin, J. & Arevalo, J.
1/01/15 → …

Universal Health Coverage in Burkina Faso: analyzing the role of knowledge and dynamics affecting this role in national policy-making
Kiendrebeogo, J. A., Van Damme, W., De Allegri, M. & Drabo, M.
1/08/18 → …

Molecular Characterization of Mycobacterial Isolates Causing Tuberculosis in Humans and Animals in Northwest Ethiopia
Kitata, M. E., de Jong, B., Diro, E., Rigouts, L., Torrea, G. & Gehre, F.
1/02/16 → …

Improving clinical care of Febrile Illnesses in Nepal
Koirala, K. D., Boelaert, M., Chappuis, F. & Rijal, S.
1/06/14 → …

Characterization of antimicrobial resistance among Gram-­‐negative bacteria in Peru: a comprehensive national surveillance
Krapp Lopez, F. D. C., Jacobs, J., Jacobs, J. & García, C.
1/12/17 → …

Salmonella Paratyphi A: The emergence of a neglected pathogen in Asia
KUIJPERS, L. M. F., Jacobs, J. & Jacobs, J.
22/01/15 → 11/01/19

Diagnostic mimotopes for antibody detection in visceral leishmaniasis
Kühne, V., Büscher, P. & Van Ostade, X.
1/07/15 → …

Improving the performance of health care delivery systems to provide quality care for persons with chronic diseases at the primary level of healthcare in rural Karnataka, India
Lall, D., Criel, B. & Devadasan, N.
1/08/15 → …

First-line anti TB-drugs revisited
Lempens, P., de Jong, B. & Rigouts, L.
12/01/17 → …

The Hospital as a reservoir of antibiotic resistance in low resource settings
Lompo, P., Jacobs, J., Jacobs, J. & Tinto, H.
1/10/17 → …

Addressing gaps in hypertension care and control in Medellin, Colombia: formative research, multi component quasi-experimental intervention
Londono, E. A., Marchal, B., Battaglioli, T. C. E., Van der Stuyft, P. & Dario Gomez, R.
1/01/18 → …

Molecular characterization of mycobacterial strains from clinical specimens of patients with tuberculosis
Makhado, N. A., de Jong, B., Colebunders, B. & Nchabeleng , M.
4/02/13 → …

Differentiated Implementation of HIV Treat All in Zimbabwe
Makurumidze, R., Lynen, L., Decroo, T., Van Damme, W., Hakim, J. & Rusakaniko, S.
1/03/18 → …

Assessment of Co-Infections as Determinants of Treatment Failure in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Martinez Medina, D., Boelaert, M., Dujardin, J. & Llanos-Cuentas, A.
1/11/10 → …

An anthropological analysis of the community participatory approach of a malaria elimination trial in The Gambia: determinants for community members’ participation
Masunaga, Y., Peeters, K. & Gerrets, R.
11/07/18 → …

Study of the dynamics, phenotype and role of regulatory T cells during HIV subtype C early Infecton and during prime-boost vaccination with HIVIS-DNA
Matavele Chissumba, R., Kestens, L. & Jani, I. V.
1/12/13 → …

The role of TH17 and regulatory T-cells in the development of schistosoma pathology in Senegal
Mbow, M., Polman, K., Kestens, L., Mboup, S. & Yazdanbakhsh, M.
1/01/12 → …

Invasive salmonellosis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Mbuyi Kalonji, L., Jacobs, J. & Muyembe, J.
1/09/15 → …

Exploring the coordination and continuity of care and services for patients with chronic conditions in Vietnam
Meiqari, L., Marchal, B., Scheele, F. & Rombout Essink, D.
19/10/17 → …

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 as a promoter of tuberculosis in a country with low HIV prevalence
Mejia Cordero, F. A., Boelaert, M., Battaglioli, T. C. E., Van der Stuyft, P., Seas, C. & Otero, L.
1/08/17 → …

Toxocara diagnosis and epidemiology
Morales Yanez, F., Polman, K. & Muyldermans, S.
15/01/16 → …

Improving the diagnostic work-up of neurological disorders in rural Central Africa
Mukendi Mulumba, D., Bottieau, E., Cras, P. & Lutumba, P.
24/06/16 → …

Elimination de la Trypanosomiase Humaine Africaine en République Démocratique du Congo : étude du processus d’intégration des activités de lutte dans les services de santé de base
Mulenga Cilundika, P., Boelaert, M., Coppieters, Y. & Chenge, M. F.
1/03/17 → …

The role of T cell diversity in the pathogenesis of TB-IRIS in HIV/aids patients in Uganda
Nakiwala, J., Kestens, L. & Pala, P.
1/07/11 → …

Antimalarial treatment efficacy and safety in pregnant women
Nambozi, M., D’Alessandro, U., Van Geertruyden, J. & Mulenga, M.
1/11/09 → …

Relationships building between researchers and national-level decision makers: using network analysis to compare three maternal and child health policy formulation processes in Cameroon
Nchagnouot Mouliom Epse Nkain, F., Marchal, B., Van Belle, S., Van Damme, W., Ongolo-Zogo, P. & Kwedi Nolna, S.
17/11/18 → …

Utilization of molecular resistance test results as tools to support public health efforts for improved control of rifampicin resistant tuberculosis
Ng, K., de Jong, B. & Cobbelens, F. G. J.
12/01/17 → …

Studies on multidrug resistance tuberculosis in Rwanda: Turning off the tap
Ngabonziza, S. J., de Jong, B., Torrea, G., Rigouts, L., Mazarati, J. & Affolabi, D.
1/09/17 → …

Targeting residual malaria transmission among the Ra‐glai ethnic minority in Vietnam using a transdisciplinary approach
Nguyen, T. T., Peeters, K., Gryseels, C., Gerrets, R. & Nguyen, X. X.
1/08/17 → …

Taenia spp. cysticercosis in pigs in Northern Vietnam
Nguyen, T. T. M., Dorny, P., Dermauw, V., Dorny, P. & Nguyen , T. G. T.
1/03/18 → …

Comment et pourquoi le financement basé sur la performance fonctionne (FBP) (ou échoue): cas de l’intégration d’indicateurs ‘Nutrition’ dans le FBP au Burundi
Nimpagaritse, M., Meessen, B., Macq, J. & Nsengiyumva, G.
1/04/14 → …

Exploring the Ethical issues in Clinical Research with Pregnant Women in low resource settings; and acceptability of interventions for pregnant women: An Ethnography Of The Pregnanzi-2 Trial In The Gambia
Njue, M., Peeters, K., Gerrets, R. & Badaji, A.
29/01/18 → …

Effect of lactoferrin on pediatric infections
Ochoa, T. J., Deborggraeve, S., Jacobs, J. & Cossey, V.
12/01/17 → …

Implementing clinical bacteriology in low resource settings: reviving the old, bringing in the new
Ombelet, S., Jacobs, J., Cox, J. & Jacobs, J.
12/01/17 → …

Cell-associated HIV-RNA as a superior marker of treatment success or failure
Pannus, P., Vanham, G., Fransen, C. & Vandekerckhove, L.
29/04/15 → …

Microbiologic aspects of childhood bacterial meningitis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Phoba, M. N., Jacobs, J., Van Geet, C. & Muyembe, J.
1/12/10 → …

Development and appliation of cellular and molecular tools for monitoring miltefosine resistance in Leishmania donovani isolates from Nepal
Rai, K., Dujardin, J., Decuypere, S., Dujardin, J., Maes, L., Rijal, S. & Bhattarai, N. R.
1/01/10 → …

Bacterial bloodstream infections in Rwanda: a molecular surveillance study
Rutanga, J. P., Deborggraeve, S., Jacobs, J. & Muvunyi, C.
1/04/16 → …

Antigen discovery for the diagnosis of invasive salmonellosis: A targeted proteomics approach
Saleh, S., Deborggraeve, S. & Gevaert, K.
22/01/15 → …

Implications of the population structure of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in Benin for tuberculosis presentation, diagnosis and outcome
Sanoussi, C. N., de Jong, B., Rigouts, L. & Affolabi, D.
1/09/15 → …

Diagnostic and epidemiological aspects of human toxocariasis in Cuba
Sariego Ramos, I., Polman, K., Van der Stuyft, P. & Rojas Rivero, L.
1/07/11 → …

The challenge of equitable perinatal mental health coverage through local health systems in rural Uganda
Sarkar, N., Criel, B. & Bunders – Aelen, J. G. F.
30/04/15 → …

The public health impact of congenital toxoplasmosis and cytomegalovirus infection in Belgium
Smit, S., Dorny, P. & Dorny, P.
1/01/15 → 21/03/19

Evaluation of simplified alternative pre-exposure rabies vaccination schedules
Soentjens, P., Bottieau, E. & Van Damme, P.
24/04/17 → …

Exclusion from health: withheld citizenship of indigenous people in South India
Soors, W., Criel, B., Wouters, E. & Dierckx, D.
14/07/14 → …

The immunomodulatory role of prednisone in TB-HIV co-infected patients and assessment of its impact on clinical and TB treatment outcomes
Stek, C., Lynen, L. & Meintjes, G.
30/04/15 → …

Epidemiology of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Kilombero river valley, Tanzania
Sumaye, R., Berkvens, D., Thiry, E. & Geubbels, E.
1/06/10 → 19/02/19

Access to Care to Leishmaniasis Treatment in Africa
Sunyoto, T., Boelaert, M., Picado De Puig, A. & Potet, J.
15/01/16 → …

Perception of neglected zoonotic diseases among livestock owners in Africa: the One Health approach
Thys, S., Boelaert, M., Dorny, P., Gabriël, S. & Dorny, P.
14/10/15 → …

Study of the tsetse fly innate immunity to control the endosymbiotic bacterium Sodalis gossinidius and its impact on trypanosome transmission
Trappeniers, K., Van Den Abbeele, J., De Vooght, L. & Van Den Abbeele, J.
28/04/14 → …

Use of network modeling to better understand STI epidemiology
Tsoumanis, A., Kenyon, C. & Hens, N.
28/08/17 → …

Can a cosmopolitan policy framework overcome global health workforce inequities?
van de Pas, R., Van Damme, W., Townend, D. & Krumeich, A.
17/10/18 → …

Molecular adaptation of the tsetse fly transmited African trypanosome to the intradermal micro-environment in the mammalian host
Verbeelen, M., Van Den Abbeele, J. & Dujardin, J.
26/04/18 → …
Project: PhD-project

Feasibility of patient-centred care approaches at primary health care level in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Uganda
Waweru, E., Criel, B., Broerse, J., Gruénais, M. & Ssengooba, F.
12/01/17 → …