Projects per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Patients are the focal point of the research of our department. Our research fields include the diagnostics, prevention and treatment of the individual patient, with emphasis on tropical and infectious diseases including zoonoses, hiv/aids and tuberculosis.
Our expertise lies in descriptive and analytical pathology, laboratory medicine, pharmacology, medical decision sciences and clinical epidemiology. We also carry out clinical studies researching new means and medical technologies.
Head of Department: Johan van Griensven
Mission: to generate and disseminate clinical knowledge and to improve patient care by research, training and reference services in the field of tropical and global infectious diseases.
Spear points:
• Febrile illnesses in the tropics and in travellers
• Neglected tropical diseases
• Emerging and epidemic infectious diseases
• Tropical bacterial infections
• Antibiotic resistance and stewardship
• Sexually transmitted infections
• HIV & co-infections (tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, hepatitis C)
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Profiles
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IMPACT: Innovative Monoclonal antibody against Poxviruses for Advanced CounTermeasures
Mariën, J. (Promotor), Mariën, J. (PI), Liesenborghs, L. (CoPI) & Van Dijck, C. (Researcher)
1/06/26 → 31/05/30
Project: Research Project
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Holistic antibody determination of Ebola booster vaccination: impact of schedule, dose and prevalent co-infections
Oostvogels, S. (PhD Student), Adriaensen, W. (Promotor), Ariën, K. (Promotor) & Ariën, K. (Promotor)
26/05/26 → …
Project: PhD-project
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KALARECUR: Breaking the cycle: investigating recurrent relapses in VL-HIV co-infected patients, their role in transmission and novel therapeutic strategies
van Griensven, J. (Promotor), Adriaensen, W. (CoPI), Pareyn, M. (PI), van Griensven, J. (Promotor), Adriaensen, W. (CoPI) & Pareyn, M. (PI)
1/01/26 → 31/12/29
Project: Research Project
Research output
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4-Octyl itaconate blocks STAT3-induced ACE2 expression to reduce uptake of SARS-CoV-2
Weiss, H. J., Hooftman, A., Salgado-Benvindo, C., Boudewijns, R., Liesenborghs, L., Ryan, T. A. J., van der Horst, D., Carter-Timofte, M. E., Gewaid, H., Bowie, A. G., Thibaut, H. J., Dallmeier, K., Olagnier, D., van Hemert, M. J. & O'Neill, L. A. J., Aug-2026, In: Biochemical Pharmacology. 250, Pt 2, p. 118007 10 p., 118007.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed articles in journal › peer-review
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Accelerating vaccine research and development for skin neglected tropical diseases: A case for leishmaniasis, leprosy, and Buruli ulcer
Wang, H., Novais, F. O., Gomez, M. A., Muhi, S., de Oliveira, C. I., Pham, T.-T., Vermaak, S. & Reljic, R., 5-Jun-2026, In: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 20, 6, p. e0014375 16 p., e0014375.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review › peer-review
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Accuracy and Acceptability of the VISITECT CD4 Advanced Disease Test Compared With the PIMA CD4 Test at the Point of Care as Part of the Advanced HIV Disease Care Package: A Mixed-Methods Study
Gils, T., Misra, S., Madonsela, T., Pita, T. P., Bosman, S., Ayakaka, I., Vlieghe, E., Van Heerden, A., Lynen, L., Decroo, T. & Reither, K., Feb-2026, In: Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 13, 2, 9 p., ofag043.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Peer-reviewed articles in journal › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Infectioloog Isabel Brosius bekroond voor onderzoek naar mpox in Zuid-Kivu
10/09/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Flemish doctor fights Ebola in eastern Congo: ‘The virus is deeply entrenched in the region’
1/06/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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be-IMPACT: New monitoring network launched amid concerns about drug-resistant malaria parasites
Mutsaers, M., Rosanas-Urgell, A., Bottieau, E., Gryseels, C. & Vandeputte, M.
13/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
Activities
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World Health Organization TDR Joint Coordinating Board (External organisation)
Decroo, T. (Participant)
Jun-2026 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership in committee, council, board
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University of Glasgow (External organisation)
Henríquez Trujillo, R. (Participant)
Jul-2023 → 2027Activity: Membership types › Membership in committee, council, board
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BELTA TBnet (External organisation)
Decroo, T. (Participant)
2020 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership in committee, council, board
Prizes
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Prijs van de Academie 2026 voor Klinisch Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek in de Geneeskunde
Van Dijck, C. (Recipient), 28-Sept-2026
Prize: Prizes