University of Antwerp

Seeded Growth of Plasmonic Core‐Shell NU‐1000 NanoMOFs With Intracellular Optical Readout

ABSTRACT Plasmonic gold bipyramids (AuBipy) encapsulated within a NU‐1000 metal‐organic framework (MOF) create robust core–shell nanocomposites. These porous nanoassemblies combine the near‐infrared (NIR) plasmonic resonance of the metallic core with the intrinsic photoluminescen...

P1.006. Improving Cellular Yield During Endoscopic Brush Sampling in Patients With Barrett Esophagus by Not Resheathing - a Simple Modification

Abstract Topic Benign Disease: Barrett’s Esophagus: Pathology and Pathophysiology; Non-invasive Neoplasia Background Brush cytology allows sampling of broad mucosal areas. It has various gastrointestinal indications such as malignancy, Barrett’s esophagus and Helicobacter pylori...

Dose-dependent microbiome, metabolome and lipidome shifts in a mouse model of colitis-associated colorectal cancer using azoxymethane and dextran sodium sulphate

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a major health burden, underscoring the need for continued research to improve screening methods and treatment outcomes. The colitis-associated azoxymethane (AOM) and dextran sodium sulphate (DSS) mouse model has proven valuable for CRC research, a...

P1.005. Preliminary Pilot Study Cohort Results - Cost-Effective Surveillance Strategies and Prediction of Cancer Recurrence After Endoscopic Therapy for Barrett’s Esophagus (Endeavor)

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Barrett‘s Esophagus: High-Grade Dysplasia and Early Invasive Cancer Background In many European countries, esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) incidence is increasing [1]. Barrett’s esophagus(BE), strongly associated with EAC, can progress via dyspla...

Antimicrobial stewardship in practice: determinants of prescription behaviour and developing interventions to improve surgical prophylaxis in a Rwandan tertiary hospital—a mixed methods study using the behaviour change wheel

BACKGROUND: Behavioural sciences should be used to design and improve antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions aiming surgical prophylaxis (SP). METHODS: A mixed-methods study at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, Rwanda. The study included an audit on SP practices...

From Inside to Outside: A Scoping Review of Connections in Care Buildings and Their Impact on End-Users’ Experiences

Aim This scoping review aims to provide insight into how various connections between indoor and outdoor environments in care buildings affect end-user experiences and use of space. Background Numerous studies highlight the beneficial effects of outdoor interaction on end-users’ p...

Improving Functional Oral Intake in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors with Chronic Radiation-Associated Dysphagia – The Multicenter Randomized Controlled HIT-CRAD Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of home-based treatment programs for chronic radiation associated dysphagia (CRAD) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, comparing high-volume strength training to combined strength-skill training with either real or sham...

Widespread thermophilization but weak link to climate warming in Europe’s summit plant communities

Abstract Recent changes in alpine vegetation are often attributed to climate warming, particularly community composition shifts towards more warmth-associated species, or thermophilization. Here we assess the link between thermophilization and warming across 53 European mountain...

Clean up your mesh! Part 1: plane and simplex

Abstract We revisit the geometric foundations of mesh representation through the lens of plane-based geometric algebra (PGA), investigating its efficiency and expressiveness for discrete geometry. We find how k-simplices (vertices, edges, faces, …) and k-complexes (point clouds,...

Prioritizing investment projects for the rehabilitation of nautical bottlenecks: a cost-benefit-analysis to identify economic benefits

The economic viability of the rehabilitation of nautical bottlenecks on inland waterways depends on the scope and sequence of carrying out the rehabilitation projects. The authors develop a modular cost-benefit analysis (CBA) tool, which enables an economic evaluation and priorit...

MSSiS 2026: Report on the EighthWorkshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems

In this paper, we report on the outcomes of the Eighth Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Software-Intensive Systems (MSSiS 2026), held in conjunction with the 48th International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE 2026), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 12th 2026. Th...

Antiphase Boundaries Regulate Phase Stability and Performance in DMA + ‐Assisted CsPbI 3 ‐Based Perovskites

ABSTRACT CsPbI 3 ‐based perovskites are promising absorbers for tandem solar cells owing to their optimal bandgap (∼1.7 eV). However, the phase transition from photoactive γ‐CsPbI 3 to non‐photoactive δ‐CsPbI 3 remains a major obstacle and is strongly governed by microstructural...

Photoactive Lignin-Derived Nanolayers for Camouflaged Bioaromatic Interfaces

Abstract Bioaromatic polymers derived from lignin have largely been confined to bulk materials or dispersed (nano)particles, limiting their ability to control interfacial phenomena at the nanoscale. Here, we establish lignin as a platform for programmable photoactive bioaromatic...

‘They’re selling our oxygen!’ Rumours and conservation in Yangambi Biosphere Reserve

Drawing on a case study of Yangambi Biosphere Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this article explores rumours in the context of conservation projects. Such rumours have long been interpreted as ‘weapons of the weak’ – or covert forms of resistance. Our findings show th...

A comprehensive assessment of tandem repeat genotyping methods for Nanopore long-read genomes

Tandem repeats play critical roles in human disease and phenotypic diversity but are among the most challenging classes of genomic variation to measure accurately. Long-read sequencing has the potential to accurately characterize long and complex tandem repeats. While an increasi...

Reduced Food Availability Amplifies Behavioral Depression and Impairs Locomotor Performance After Immune Challenge in Xenopus laevis

Mounting an immune response and locomotor activity are energetically costly processes that can generate trade-offs affecting energy allocation, muscle performance, and activity patterns. The balance between these demands can be modulated by factors such as food availability and e...

Impact of highly intensive functional balance training in children with developmental coordination disorder

Abstract Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (cDCD) face significant motor coordination challenges, impacting daily activities and participation. This study examined the effects of highly intensive, functional balance training across different levels of the Internat...

Report on Scenario Development Workshop

The Scenario Development Workshop represents a key step within the broader architecture of the SWINS project, supporting the development of a coherent analytical framework for the ex-ante assessment of investment in social policies and services. More specifically, the workshop co...

Report on Scenario Development Workshop

The Scenario Development Workshop represents a key step within the broader architecture of the SWINS project, supporting the development of a coherent analytical framework for the ex-ante assessment of investment in social policies and services. More specifically, the workshop co...