Lauréats

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1997 Total grants: 29.747,22 Euro (1.200.000 BEF)
LAFAUT Bart
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(RUG)
To evaluate the photo receptor reszcue by pigment epithelium in a model of age-related macular degeneration
STALMANS Peter
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(KUL)
Transplantation of in vitro cultured RPE cells in age-related macular degeneration
WILLERMAIN François
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(ULB)
IL-10 and HSV-TK gene transfer for the treatment of an experimental proliferative vitreo-retinopathy
1998 Total grants: 71.889,12 Euro (2.900.000 BEF)
CLAERHOUT Ilse
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(RUG)
Rejection models for corneal transplantation in the rat: in vitro and in vivo evaluation of oral tolerisation
DUCHESNE Bart
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(ULG)
Ocular surface reconstruction by preserved amniotic membrane
LEROY Bart
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(RUG)
Phenotype-genotype comparisons in autosomal dominant outer retinal dystrophies
STALMANS Ingeborg
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(KUL)
The role of endothelial cells and pericytes in physiological and pathological angiogenesis in the retina
VAN AKEN Elisabeth
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(RUG)
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of subretinal neoangiogenesis in age-related macular degeneration
VAN AKEN Elisabeth
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(RUG)
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of subretinal neoangiogenesis in age-related macular degeneration
VAN TENTEN Yasmine
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(UIA)
Cell biological mechanisms underlying posterior capsular opacification: search for a therapy
WILLERMAIN François
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(ULB)
Immunologic potentials of RPE cells and its implications for RPE cells grafts
1999 Total grants: 79.325,93 Euro (3.200.000 bef)
COOLS Doris
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(KUL)
Prognostic value of chromosomal abnormalities in primary uveal melanoma: a molecular cytogenetic study on biopsies and fine needle aspiration biopsies
DE JONG Casper
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(ULB)
Use of hydrogel (Adcon-L, Gliatech) as a vitreous substitute in order to inhibit PVR
LAFAUT Bart
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(RUG)
Clinicopathologic correlation in exsudative age-related macular degeneration
LEROY Bart
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(RUG)
Phenotype-genotype correlations in inherited outer retinal dystrophies
STALMANS Ingeborg
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(KUL)
Study of the role of endothelial cells, pericytes and astrocytes in physiological and pathological angiogenesis in the retina using transgenic mice that only express one of the VEGF-A isoforms
VAN TENTEN Yasmine
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(UIA)
Cell biological mechanisms underlying posterior capsular opacification: search for a therapy
2000 Total grants: 90.481.14 Euro (3.650.000 bef)
CABAY Laurence
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(ULB)
Study of retinal pigment epithelium cell chemokine and chemokine receptor expression
CLAERHOUT Ilse
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(RUG)
A rejection model for corneal transplantation in the rat: in vivo and in vitro evaluation of different immunosuppressive approaches and the effect of oral tolerisation
CLAES Catherine
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(ULB)
Study of the vitreous and the retinal extracellular matrix during normal eye development and after visual deprivation
COOLS Doris
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(KUL)
Prognostic value of chromosomal abnormalities in primary uveal melanoma
FOLLENS Ingrid
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(UIA)
Development of new intra-ocular lens with accommodative properties, to be used in phakic eyes
LEROY Bart
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(RUG)
Genotype-phenotype correlations in inherited retinal dystrophies and microphtalmia
RAKIC Jean-Marie
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(ULG)
Molecular bases at the origin of choroidal neovascularisation
VAN AKEN Elisabeth
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(RUG)
Invasion and cathein expression in age-related macular degeneration and in retinoblastoma
2001 Total grants: 84.283,80 Euro (3.400.000 bef)
BALI Ernesto
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(ULB)
Characterisation and function of galectins on human retinal pigment epithelial cells
BOUSSERY Koen
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(RUG)
Study of the relaxing factor released by the retina of small rodents
CABAY Laurence
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(ULB)
Chemokine receptor expression in epiretinal membranes
CLAERHOUT Ilse
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(RUG)
The use of a handheld keratometer in the evaluation of donor corneas prior to transplantation
DENYS Katrien
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(KUL)
Motion processing in the human visual system: a combined functional imaging and evoked potential study
VERHELST Dominik
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(UIA)
Report for the Ministry of Health on the epidemiology of contact-lens-related infectious keratitis in Belgium. Internet information web-site on contact-related complications
2002 Total grants: 90.000,00 Euro
BOUSSERY Koen
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(RUG)
Study of the identity and characteristics of the retinal relaxing factor
CLAERHOUT Ilse
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(RUG)
Kinetics of cell trafic in the aqueous humor, draining lymph nodes and peripheral blood in rat corneal allograft rejection
DELAEY Christophe
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(RUG)
A physiological and pharmacological vasomotor study of isolated bovine choroidal small arteries
KOCH Philippe
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(ULB)
Adeno-associated virus mediated viral IL-10 production in experimental uveitis
LAMBERT Vincent
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(ULG)
Role of PAI-1 in choroidal neovascularisation
MISSOTTEN Tom
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(KUL)
Development of in vivo Raman spectroscopy for intra-ocular inflammation
ROBE COLLIGNON Nathalie
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(ULG)
In vivo proton MR spectroscopy of the glaucoma eye in the evaluation of excitotoxicity-ischemic theories
ROZEMA Jos
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(RUCA)
Comparative study of different techniques for the visualisation and evaluation of corneal wavefront aberrations
STANESCU Dinu
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(ULB)
C-fos as regulator of apoptosis role in inherited retinal distrophy
WILLERMAN François
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(ULB)
Peroxysome proliferator activated receptors (PPAR) gamma stimulation: a potential strategy in the management of intra-ocular inflammation
2003 Total grants: 90.000,00 Euro
BOUFFIOUX Christophe
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(ULB)
Effect of nucleotides on retinal pigment epithelium proliferation in vitro
BOUSSERY Koen
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(RUG)
Study on the identity and characteristics of the retinal relaxing factor
CABAY Laurence
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(ULB)
Peroxysome proliferator activated receptor (PPAR) gamma agonist 15-deoxy-delta 12,14 prostaglandine J2: a potential strategy in the management of intraocular inflammation
DE GREEF Sabrina
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(ULB)
Optimalisation of adeno-associated virus gene transfer in the whole retina
DE KEYZER Katrien
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(UA)
Physiopathology of the lens capsule after implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL)
KOCH Philippe
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(ULB)
Adeno-associated virus-mediated viral IL-10 production in experimental uveitis
LAMBERT Vincent
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(ULg)
Role of PAI-1 in choroidal neovascularisation
WEYENBERG Wim
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(UA)
In vivo evaluation of bio-erodible minitablets for prolonged ocular drug delivery
2004 Total grants: 90.000,00 Euro
BLAISE Pierre
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(ULg)
To evaluate the potential for incorporation of hippocampal stem cells in damaged retina
BOUFFIOUX Christophe
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(ULB)
Effect of nucleotides on retinal pigment epithelium proliferation in vitro
DE BAERE Elfride
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(RUG)
Genotype-phenotype correlations in patients with Leber congenital amaurosis and their carrier patients
DE GREEF Sabrina
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(ULB)
Optimisation of adeno-associated virus gene transfer in the whole retina
DE KEYZER Katrien
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(UA)
Physiopathology of the lens capsule after implantation of an intraocular lens (IOL)
DILLEN Kathleen
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(UA)
Optimisation of the therapeutic activity of PLGA nanoparticles loaded with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin) for the treatment of infections of the outer eye
KLEIN Anna
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(ULB)
The role of cell adhesion molecule expression by the conjunctiva in the outcome of filtrating surgery in glaucoma
KOCH Philippe
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(ULB)
Inhibition of intraocular inflammation mediated by adeno-associated virus gene transfer of SOCSI and IkBm
ROZEMA Jos
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(UA)
Follow-up of aberration changes after IOL insertion: comparison of various lens types
STALMANS Ingeborg
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(KUL)
Can topical NSAID or corticosteroid treatment pretrabeculectomy alter drug-induced conjunctival fibrosis?
2005 Total grants: 90.000,00 Euro
ACAR Zeynep
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(UA)
Human lens capsule allotransplantation to replace Bowman's membrane of the cornea
BLAISE Pierre
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(Ulg)
To correlate two major health problems, obesity and age-related macular degeneration, through the leptin, by animal and human studies
BOUFFIOUX Christophe
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(ULB)
Effect of nucleotides on TNF and IFN gamma signaling in human retinal epithelial cells
DE GREEF Sabrina
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(ULB)
Inhibition of intraocular inflammation mediated by adeno-associated virus gene transfer of SOCS1 and IkBm
DECOCK Christian
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(UG)
Chlamydia psittaci and chromosomal abnormalities in ocular adnexal MALT Lymphoma
LIENART Maité
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(ULB)
Study of the expression of aquaporins in diabetic retinopathy
PEETERS Liesbeth`
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(UG)
Delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids in RPE cells by PEG-Lipoplex
SOHNGEN Pierre
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(ULg)
To correlate the level of plasma VEGF family members with the exudative form of age-related macular degeneration
2006 Total grants: 120,000 Euro
CASAER P.
Aetiology and prevalence of visually impaired children in Flanders, Belgium
DE SMEDT S. – Braille Liga Stichting Prijs
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Rwanda school children and its association with atopy and parasitic infection. A pilot study
LI Zhongqiu – Braille Liga Stichting Prijs
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(KUL)
Neuroprotection of neuroglobin: a therapeutic perspective on glaucoma
MOTULSKY E.
Aquaporins expression in experimental autoimmune uveitis
SAKELLARIS Dimitrios
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(UA)
Th use of the lens capsule in protecting the corneal endothelial cells during phacoemulsification in patients with compromised endothelium
VAN DE VEIRE S.
The role of vascular endothelial growht factor in glaucoma surgery
VANDERVOORT Jo
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(UA)
Development and evaluation of a minitablet and colloidal carrier for the enhancement of topical ocular delivery of cyclosporin
2007 Total grants: 144,000 Euro
DE SMEDT Stefan (RUG) – Braille Liga Stichting Prijs / Prijs Jules François
Topical cyclosporine in the treatment of vernal kerato-conjunctivitis in a Rwandan eye clinic: a prospective, randomized, double-masked, clinical trial
HEIREMAN Steven
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(RUG)
Structural and functional arterial properties in low-tension glaucoma
LELOUP Eva (RUG) – Braille Liga Stichting Prijs
Correlation between visual field defects and fitness to drive in glaucoma patients
MISSOTTEN Guy (UA) – Braille Liga Stichting Prijs
Serum markers in screening for regional and distant metastases in conjunctival melanoma patients
PEETERS Liesbeth
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(RUG)
Overcoming the barrier of the neural retina for the delivery of non-viral gene complexes to the retinal pigment epithelium
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(KUL)
Role of VEGF-isoforms in pathological angiogenesis
VAN DE VEIRE Sara
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(KUL)
The role of the VEGF family in anti-angiogenesis and neurodegeneration
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(UA)
Ex vivo expansion of human limbal epithelial stem cells for the treatment of corneal diseases with limbal stem cell deficiency
2008 Total grants: 150,000 Euro
CHTARTO Abdelwahed
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(ULB)
Gene transfer of disease regulated promoters during experimental autoimmune uveitis
COPPIETERS Frauke
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(RUG)
Identification and characterization of novel disease genes for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
D’HAENE Barbara
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(RUG)
Study of candidate genes for ocular anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD)
JUDICE M RELVAS Lia
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(CHU Saint Pierre)
Study of the role of P2Y6 receptors in the development of experimental autoimmune uveitis
KOCH Philippe
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(CHU Saint-Pierre - ULB)
AAV mediated SOCS1 gene expression in ARPE cells in an immune rejection model of xeno-graft for AMD diseases
MAENHOUT Nele
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(RUG)
Analysis of a potential new model for neurovascular coupling in retina and its relation to the retinal relaxing factor
SCHAUWVLIEGE Pieter-Paul
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(RUG)
Utility of FISH in diagnosis and therapy of ocular melanocytic lesions
VAN DE VEIRE Sara (KUL)
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(KUL)
Anti-PLGF, a safer alternative to anti-VEGF in the treatment of AMD?
VAN GRASDORFF Sigi
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(UA)
Inflammatory cytokines in the tears of patients with vascularized corneas
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(UA)
Cultivated stem cell transplantation for the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency
2009 Total grants: 145,000 Euro
ELMALEH V.
Gene transfer of disease regulated promoters during experimental autoimmune uveitis
KIEKENS Stefan
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(UA)
Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid pressure in patients with Alzheimer’s disease as a possible cause of glaucoma
MAKHOUL Dorine
Study of the immune response in patients with uveitis and latent tuberculosis
ROZEMA Jos
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(UA)
Investigating the influence of wavelength, light intensity and macular pigmentation on retinal straylight
STALMANS Ingeborg
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(KUL)
Is neuroglobin (Ngb) a perspective for glaucoma?
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(KUL)
The effect of microplamin on wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN DE VEIRE Sara
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(KUL)
The role of lox and LOXL2 in inflammation and fibrosis in a laser induced mouse model
VANDEWALLE Evelien
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(KUL)
Can preoperative bevacizumab improve trabeculectomy outcome? Avastin-Trab study
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(UA)
Immunimodulation of corneal epithelial cells following electroporation with mRNA encoding IL-10 and FasL
2010
COPPIETERS Frauke
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(Ghent University)
Development of a next-generation sequencing platform for retinal dystrophies, with LCA and RP as proof of concept
JUDICE M. RELVAS Lia
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(CHU Saint-Pierre)
Study of the role of P2Y receptors in the development of experimental autoimmune uveitis
LENOIR Joke
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(Ghent University)
New aspects of the Slug Mucosal Irritation (SMI) assay: Detecting ocular stinging, itching and burning sensations
MAKHOUL Dorine
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(CHU Saint-Pierre)
Analysis of the utility of QuantiFERON-TB Gold in tube and measurement of IFN¦Ã release by peripheral mononuclear cells in response to different mycobacterium antigen in the work-up of patients with uveitis
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(Leuven University)
Role of placental growhth factor (PIGF) in wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN DE VEIRE Sara
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(Leuven University)
Role of VEGF-isoforms in pathological retinal and choroidal angiogenesis
VAN LOOVEREN Jan
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(Antwerp University)
Safety of the anterior vitreous detachment induced by microplasmin, pharmacologic vitreolysis to separate the posterior capsule from the anterior hyaloid
VANDEWALLE Evelien
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(Leuven University)
Microplasmin as an antiscarring agent for glaucoma surgery: Translation into clinical application
VERDIN Hannah
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(Ghent University)
Identification of novel disease gene for primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) through homozygosity mapping and next-generation sequencing strategies in a large consanguineous pedigree
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(Antwerp University)
Tear film biomarkers as prognostic indicators for recurrent pterygium
2011 Total grants: 95,000 Euro
BAZEWICZ Magdalena
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(ULB, CHU Saint Pierre)
SOCS1 gene overexpression in the retinal pigment epithelium during experimental autoimmune uveitis
DE GROEF Lies
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(Leuven University)
Glaucoma from eye to brain: are MMP-2 and MMP-14 involved?
DEWISPELAERE Remi
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(ULB, CHU Saint Pierre)
Regulation of adhesion molecules in EAU
HERMANS Kris
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(Antwerp University)
Evaluation of cyclosporine ocular dosage forms in an in vivo mouse model
HOLLANDERS Karoline
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(Leuven University)
The role of local rock-inhibition in the pathogenenesis of age-related macular degeneration
MOTULSKY Elie
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(CHU Saint Pierre)
Expression and role of aquaporins in proliferative vitreoretinopathy
POSSEMIERS Tine
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(Antwerp University)
A Th2-inducing dendritic cell vaccine targeting amyloid-beta as found in drusen of patients with age-related macular degeneration
SIJNAVE Davine
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(Leuven University)
The effect of local rock-inhibition on wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(Leuven University)
Local rock-inhibition as a novel therapeutic approach for neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells
VAN DE VELDE Sarah
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(Leuven University)
Local rock-inhibition as a novel IOP lowering strategy in the treatment of glaucoma
2012 Total grants: 139,500 Euro
BAUWENS Miriam
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(Ghent University)
Identification of a novel disease gene in consangineous family with a retinal ciliopathy
DE GROEF Lies
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(Leuven University)
Unraveling the potential role of MMP-3 in RGC survival and axonal regeneration
DE ROO An-Katrien
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(Leuven University)
The molecular pathogenesis of Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
DEKEYSTER Eline
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(Leuven University)
Understanding glaucomatous damage: proof of concept for the neurotrophin deprivation hypothesis in an ocular hypertension mouse model
HOLLANDERS Karoline
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(Leuven University)
The effect of local rock-inhibition on corneal neovascularisation
POSSEMIERS Tine
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(Antwerp University)
Fate of transplanted limbal epithelial stem cells
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(Leuven University)
New therapeutic approach for filtration failure after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN CALSTER Joachim
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(Leuven University)
Development of microRNA medicines for auto-immune uveitis
VAN SCHIL Kristof
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(Ghent University)
Exploring the role of a novel disease gene RERG in early onset retina dystrophy and related conditions
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(Antwerp University)
Importance of the extracellular milieu in limbal epithelial stem cell damage and repair
2013 Total grants: 109,000 Euro
LIPSKI Deborah
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(University Libre de Bruxelles)
Identification of the gene signature of retinal endothelial cells during classical experimental autoimmune uveitis, Th1- and Th17-dependent uveitis
MARTENS Thomas
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(Ghent University)
Evaluating hyaluronic acid as a coating strategy for intravitreally injected nanomedicines for retinal gene therapy
NI DHUBHGHAILL Sorcha
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Examining the optical qualities of explanted IOLs
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Development of a classification system for normal and keratoconic human corneas to assist in the detection of early keratoconus through a machine learning algorithm
SIJNAVE Davine
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(Leuven University)
Endothelial recovery by novel rock-inhibitors in the cornea
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(Leuven University)
Complementary effects of mytomycin-c and anti-fibrotic agents on surgical outcome after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN CAUWENBERGH Caroline
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(Ghent University)
Identification of a novel gene for autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa by combined linkage analysis and whole exome sequencing
VAN HOUCKE Jessie
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(Leuven University)
The effect of aging on the regenerative potential of the zebrafish retina: insights in mammalian retinal regeneration
VAN LOOVEREN Jan
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Histology and immunohistochemistry of the vitreolenticular interface in developmental cataracts
VERDIN Hannah
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(Ghent University)
Functional characterization of ECSIT, a candidate disease gene for primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) on chromosome 19p13.2
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Self aligning recombinant human collagen scaffolds for corneal tissue engineering
2014 Total grants: 109,000 Euro
BAUWENS Miriam
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(University of Ghent)
Exploring the role of cis-acting pre-mRNA splicing dynamics in the pathogenesis and treatment of Stargardt disease
DE ROO An-Katrien
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(University of Leuven)
The pathophysiologic role of SNORD115 and SNORD116 in late-onset Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy
DEKEYSTER Eline
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(University of Leuven)
Shine a light on glaucoma: an optogenetic approach towards retinal ganglion cell protection
HOLLANDERS Karolien
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(University of Leuven)
ROCK as a potential target in the treatment of different retinopathies
LEMMENS Kim
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(University of Leuven)
MMP-2 as a potential benefactor in zebrafish optic nerve generation
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Automated detection, classification and notification of pathological corneas using the Oculus Pentacam
SALIK Dany
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(Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Potential implications of epigenetic changes in human retinal pigmented epithelium during diabetic retinopathy
SIJNAVE Davine
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(University of Leuven)
Development of a new animal model for corneal endothelial research purposes
VALGAEREN Hanne
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(University of Antwerp)
Using targeted next-generation sequencing to identify genes underlying keratoconus
VAN BERGEN Tine
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(University of Leuven)
VEGF-Trap as a novel antifibrotic strategy to prevent filtration failure after glaucoma surgery
VAN DE VELDE Sarah
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(University of Leuven)
Can Xiaflex improve glaucoma surgery outcome?
VAN LOOVEREN Jan
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Proteomic analysis of posterior capsular plaques and capsules in developmental cataracts
VAN SCHIL Kristof
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(University of Ghent)
Exploring the role of a novel disease gene EML4 in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa
ZAKARIA Nadia
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(Antwerp University Hospital)
Inflammatory tear cytokine profile in acute HSV epithelial keratitis
2015 Total grants: 131,500 Euro
ALMOALLEM Basamat
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(University of Ghent)
Integrated transcriptomics and genomics to identify hidden genetic variation of FRMD7 or novel candidate genes in idiopathic infantile nystagmus
ASCARI Giulia
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(University of Ghent)
Functional characterisation of RCBTB1 as novel disease gene for syndromic retinal dystrophies
DE GROEF Lies
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(University of Leuven)
An innovative mouse model for retinal alpha-synucleinopathy: taking a new look on Parkinson's disease
GEERAERTS Emiel
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(University of Leuven)
Detailed characterization of structural, functional and behavioral changes in laser-induced mouse model for glaucoma
HAAGDORENS Michel
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(University of Antwerp)
Tissue engineering in ophthalmology: regenerating the anterior cornea using self-aligning recombinant human collagen scaffolds and corneal epithelial stem cells
JOOSSEN Cedric
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(University of Antwerp)
Serine proteases as potential therapeutic targets for ocular inflammation and dry eye syndrome
LEFEVERE Evy
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(University of Leuven)
Unraveling the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying deleterious ROCK signaling in neuronal survival and axonal growth
LIBERT Sarah
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(CHU Saint Pierre)
Role of the transcription factor TonEBP/NFAT5 in the inflammatory response induced by hyperosmolar stress in RPE cells.
LIPSKI Deborah
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(Free University of Brussels - ULB)
Identification of the gene signature of retinal endothelial cells during classical experimental autoimmune uveitis, Th1- and Th17-dependent uveitis
MATTHYSSEN Steffi
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(University of Antwerp)
3D printed human recombinant collagen scaffolds for corneal tissue engineering: determination of cell-scaffold interactions
PEYNSHAERT Karen
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(University of Ghent)
An in vitro and ex vivo study on the role of Müller cells in nanoparticle-based retinal gene therapy after intravitreal injection
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene
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(University of Antwerp)
Automatic detection of early keratoconus using topography and biomechanical measurements in the corneal horizontal and vertical axis
VALGAEREN Hanne
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(University of Antwerp)
RNA sequencing in keratoconus: unraveling the molecular pathways
VAN DEN BOGERD Bert
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(University of Antwerp)
In vitro functional characterisation of tissue engineered corneal endothelial grafts
VAN KEER Karel
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(University of Leuven)
Development of a portable retinal oximeter using a hyperspectral image sensor
WILLEKENS Koen
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(University of Leuven)
Development of micro needle for retinal vein cannulation
2016 Total grants: 122,000 Euro
ANDRIES Lien
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(University of Leuven)
Neuroinflammation as fuel for axonal regeneration: unravelling the underlying molecular players
BARBOSA BREDA Joao
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(University Hospital Leuven)
Metabolomic profile of surgical glaucoma patients
BECKERS An
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(University of Leuven)
The interplay between dendrite and axon regeneration in central nervous system repair: which way to grow?
BEHAEGHEL Joséphine
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(University Hospital Brussels)
Enhanced donor selection in the treatment of LSCD using advanced imaging techniques
DEVOLDERE Joke
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(University of Ghent)
Intravitreal injection of mRNA containing nanoparticles to induce sustained expression of neurotrophic factors in Müller cells
HAAGDORENS Michel
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(University of Antwerp)
Tissue engineering in ophthalmology: regenerating the anterior cornea using synthetic collagen-mimicking nanoscaffolds and limbal epithelial stem cells
MASSET Maureen
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(Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Role of TonEBP in the inflammatory response of ARPE-19 cells subjected to hyperosmolar stress
MATTHYSSEN Steffi
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(University of Antwerp)
3D printed human recombinant collagen scaffolds for corneal tissue engineering: an in vivo study of biocompatibility
NAESSENS Sarah
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(University of Ghent)
AON therapy for restoration of defective splicing in genes mutated in hereditary blindness
PEYNSHAERT Karen
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(University of Ghent)
Exploring strategies to overcome the inner limiting membrane as a barrier for non-viral retinal gene therapy after intravitreal injection
VALGAEREN Hanne
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(University of Antwerp)
Copy number variation analysis and whole exome sequencing of three unique Belgian keratoconus families
VAN ACKER Sara
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(University of Antwerp)
Regenerating the ocular surface using standardized, xeno-free, tissue-engineered conjunctival grafts for conjunctival reconstruction
VAN DEN BOGERD Bert
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(University of Antwerp)
Targeting specific pathways to enhance human corneal endothelial proliferation in vitro
VAN KEER Karel
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(University of Leuven)
Automated retinal vessel analysis to improve the detection and management of ophthalmic and systemic diseases
VAN SCHIL Kristof
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(University of Ghent)
Hidden genetic variation in retinal dystrophies - exploring the contribution of copy number variations
2017 Total grants: 136,500 Euro
BARBOSA BREDA Joao
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(UZ Leuven)
Metabolomics in surgical ophthalmological patients (MISO study)
BAUWENS Miriam
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(UGent)
Exploring the role of cis-acting non-coding variation in inherited blindness: the ABCA4 gene in Stargardt disease as a model
BEHAEGEL Joséphine
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(UZ Brussels)
Pathophysiological changes of the ocular surface as a result of scleral contact lens wear
BOLLAERTS Ilse
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(KULeuven)
Neuroinflammation to rebuild neural circuits: unraveling the underlying molecular players
CASSIMAN Catherine
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(UZ Leuven)
Ophthalmological screening and follow up of children with neurofibromatosis type 1
CONSEJO Alejandra
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(UZ Antwerp)
Corneal thinning post crosslinking: fact or fiction? Solving the mystery by in-vivo measurements of corneal refractive index
DAS Yannick
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(KULeuven)
Peroxisomes and vision: exploring the importance of peroxisomal beta-oxidation for retinal integrity
FOUCART Vincent
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(ULB CHU Saint Pierre/Brugmann)
Evaluation of blood retinal barrier breakdown in non-infectious uveitis through an endothelium transcriptomic approach
GEORGES Anouk
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(CHU Liège)
Modulating synaptogenesis in mouse iPS derived 3D retinal cultures: a strategy to enhance neural circuit reconstruction post-transplantation
LEMMENS Sophie
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(KULeuven)
Incretins, a new target for neuroprotection in glaucoma therapy?
MATTHYSSEN Steffi
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(UZ Antwerp)
Immunomodulatory capacity of corneal derived MSCs and keratocytes
POSTOLACHE Lavine
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(ULB Huderf)
Interventional controlled cross-sectional study assessing the correlation between optic nerve vessels anomalies, serum angiogenic factors and renal anomalies in children with Down syndrome
ROBLAIN Quentin
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(ULiège)
The eye as a miRror: targeting inflammatory miRNAs in age-related ocular diseases
SERGEYS Jurgen
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(KULeuven)
Inhibition of a hyperactive kinase signaling hub as a novel and integrative therapy for diabetic retinopathy
VAN ACKER Sara
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(UAntwerp)
CLP-PEG scaffold development: towards conjunctival tissue engineering
VAN DE SOMPELE Stijn
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(UGent)
Discovering and elucidating the role of non-coding defects in the CHM region in the pathogenesis of choroideremia
VAN DEN BOGERD Bert
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(UAntwerpen)
Corneal mesenchymal stem cell derived exosomes: new therapeutic option for corneal wound healing