Provaxs is the business development center of Ghent University for innovation in animal health. We facilitate interaction and collaboration between industry and Ghent University’s experts and pro-actively stimulate the transfer of new technologies in the domain of animal health. We invite you to collaborate with us on the development of new and innovative solutions to improve animal health and welfare. New!: UGent Cross-Health platform generates unique multidisciplinary R&I-activities (cross-species and cross-technologies) that result in innovative applications for animal health USP of Ghent University for innovation in animal health • connect researchers with complementary expertise across species (human, companion, livestock) and technologies (medtech, AI, medicinal chemistry, tissue engineering, wearables, …) • discovery and applied research resulting in innovative health applications that benefit more than one species Find out more on our website!
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Merelbeke, Flemish Region 9820, BE
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Congratulations and big thank you to Thomas Lowie with publishing his final article of his Ph.D on biomarkers, lung consolidation and infection in calves. Good luck with the new job(s) 😊
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Full Professor at Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Dedicated to keeping animals healthy for the benefit of animal and human health.
What an incredible honor to be invited to speak at the G7 Chief Veterinary Officers meeting in Padova, Italy! It was a privilege to share insights on biosecurity in animal husbandry and to present the European experience. I was proud to showcase the Biocheck.UGent methodology, a science-based approach developed to enhance biosecurity practices across the industry. Meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange like this are key to driving improvements in global animal health, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to these important conversations. #G7 #AnimalHealth #Biosecurity #Biocheck.Ugent #Collaboration #Innovation
💥 Upcoming public defence Natasja Cox! 🎤 On 15th November 2024 Natasja Cox will defend her PhD thesis entitled Development of #Innovative Experimental Infection Models for White Spot Syndrome #Virus Infections in #Shrimp.🦐 PROMOTORS: Dr Ir. João Dantas-Lima, Em. Prof. Dr Ir. Peter Bossier, Prof. Dr Wim Van Den Broeck and provaxs - Ghent University member Prof. dr. Hans Nauwynck 🗓️ 17u00 in Auditorium Hoogbouw entrance 24 (3rd floor) @Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke Campus, 133 Salisburylaan, Merelbeke. ✉️ If you would like to attend, please register before November 5, 2024, by email to natasja.cox@ugent.be 🌐 More information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/edFCBgxS
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Prof. Dr. bij Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Virology
I am proud to announce that one of my PhD students, Eline Van Crombrugge, has published an outstanding paper in mBio. She compared the replication of pseudorabies virus (PrV), herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) in the upper respiratory tract of the respective species. The technology was standardised and as such it allowed us to better understand the similarities and differences of these alphaherpesviruses. Removal of calcium was necessary to have a good replication in the mucosa, demonstrating the existence of a basolateral receptor for all three viruses and the importance of co-factors in the replication of alphaherpesviruses in the respiratory mucosa. At present, we are identifying the receptor. In co-evolution, PrV has the strongest power to replicate and invade the mucosa. Glycoprotein gE was consistently polarised at the basement membrane for the three alphaherpesviruses and gE deletion mutants demonstrated big problems to effectively replicate/invade in the mucosa. Proteases were involved in the invasion of PrV (urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA)) and HSV-1 (not defined), but not for BoHV-1. This work is very important for a better understand of the evolution of alphaherpesviruses with their host. It is important to note that HSV-1 should be considered as a respiratory virus in humans.
🚨 💼 Vacancy @ Laboratory of Virology - Ghent University
Prof. Dr. bij Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Virology
Job offer Every year, honeybees die massively during winter periods. The etiology is complex and multiple factors are involved (pesticides, pathogens, environment). During recent work, we have noticed that viral and bacterial infections are occurring mainly during spring and are strongly reduced later on. This has been published in Veterinary Research (see paper enclosed). At present, we have two hypotheses: either antiviral/antibacterial products are transferred from queens to offspring over the eggs or antiviral/antibacterial products are transferred from workers to larvae through jelly. It is also very well possible that it is a combination. In the project ‘B-immune’, we will look for the mechanisms that are underlying this transgenerational defense. We are looking for a scientist with the following background: • master in bioscience engineering, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, human/veterinary medicine • knowledge of and experience with molecular technologies • experience with bees is an added value • team player • motivated We are offering • a PhD at Ghent University for 3 years • a general doctoral training • a job in a vivid research group If interested, send your CV and letter with your motivation via email to hans.nauwynck@ugent.be. DO NOT SEND A REACTION VIA LINKEDIN!!! https://lnkd.in/eunG832i
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🌾🐄🐑 Did You Know? Helminth infections cost European livestock production sector nearly €2 billion each year! 💸 🩺While many helmith infections are sub-clinical, and often do not cause severe clinical signs, their economic impact is HUGE! 💰 Here's how: Weight Loss: Infected animals struggle to gain weight, affecting their market value. 📉 Lower Milk Production: Infected animals produce less milk, hitting farmers where it hurts most! 🥛 💡 Prioritizing helminth management is crucial for healthier animals and a more profitable farming sector! Let’s raise awareness and protect our livestock! 💚 #EU #WormSPARC #LivestockHealth #HelminthInfections #Agriculture #Farmers #EconomicImpact #SustainableFarming
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Standardization in equine ❤️ electrocardiography (#ECG) is needed and will lead to a better understanding of arrhythmias. Well done Ellen Paulussen, Glenn Van Steenkiste Ben Hermans Annelies Decloedt Tammo Delhaas and the #EquineCardioteamGhent from Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Ghent University at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Ghent University 💖. Read the paper free online: https://lnkd.in/e-rpPz8C
💥 Upcoming public defence Waqar Saleem! 🎤 On 30th October 2024 Waqar Saleem will defend the PhD thesis entitled #Mucus matters: unraveling its role in age-dependent susceptibility to #enteric #viral infections. PROMOTOR: provaxs member Prof. dr. Hans Nauwynck 🗓️ 17u00 in Auditorium Hoogbouw entrance 24 (3rd floor) @Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke Campus, 133 Salisburylaan, Merelbeke. 🥂 If you would like to attend the reception, please register before 20-Oct-2024, by email to waqar.saleem@ugent.be 🌐 More information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/e26WxMBG
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New rules in Ireland make wormers only available after veterinary prescription ✍ This brings Ireland in line with the EU regulation on veterinary medicinal products (2019/6) and is an important step forward in the sustainable use of anthelmintics and the slow down of wormer resistance development. However, the way this is done in practice is still a matter of debate. Find out more in the report on the Irish national television RTE, with contributions of Wormsparc EU scientific coordinator Johannes Charlier: https://lnkd.in/eqfQJNDr
💥 Upcoming public defence Florian Debruyne! 🎤 On 23rd October 2024 Florian Debruyne will defend his PhD thesis entitled Multi-Variable Single Sensor and Machine Learning for #Pneumonia #Detection and Evaluation of Respiratory Sampling Techniques in #Calves. PROMOTORS: Dr. G. Van Steenkiste, Prof. dr. ir. D. Berckmans and provaxs member Prof. dr. Bart Pardon 🗓️ 17u00 in Auditorium A @Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Merelbeke Campus, 133 Salisburylaan, Merelbeke. If you would like to attend, please register before 14 October 2024, by email to ftdbruyn.debruyne@ugent.be 🌐 More information can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/ewdrC3fG