>> Index >> Laureates: 2005-2015
FRO: GRANTS
2005 – Total grants: 90,000 Euro
ACAR Zeynep (UA)
Human lens capsule allotransplantation to replace Bowman's membrane of the cornea
BLAISE Pierre (ULg)
To correlate two major health problems, obesity and age-related macular degeneration, through the leptin, by animal and human studies
BOUFFIOUX Christophe (ULB)
Effect of nucleotides on TNF and IFN gamma signaling in human retinal epithelial cells
DECOCK Christian (UG)
Chlamydia psittaci and chromosomal abnormalities in ocular adnexal MALT lymphoma
DE GREEF Sabrina (ULB)
Inhibition of intraocular inflammation mediated by adeno-associated virus gene transfer of SOCS1 and IkBm
LIENART Maité (ULB)
Study of the expression of aquaporins in diabetic retinopathy
PEETERS Liesbeth (UG)
Delivery of therapeutic nucleic acids in RPE cells by PEG-Lipoplex
SOHNGEN Pierre (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
LI Zhongqiu (KUL) - Price Braille League Foundation
Neuroprotection of neuroglobin: a therapeutic perspective on glaucoma
DE SMEDT S. - Price Braille League Foundation
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Rwanda school children and its association with atopy and parasitic infection. A pilot study
VAN DE VEIRE S.
The role of vascular endothelial growht factor in glaucoma surgery
MOTULSKY E.
Aquaporins expression in experimental autoimmune uveitis
VANDERVOORT Jo (UA)
Development and evaluation of a minitablet and colloidal carrier for the enhancement of topical ocular delivery of cyclosporin
CASAER P.
Aetiology and prevalence of visually impaired children in Flanders, Belgium
SAKELLARIS Dimitrios (UA)
Th use of the lens capsule in protecting the corneal endothelial cells during phacoemulsification in patients with compromised endothelium
2007 – Total grants: 144,000 Euro
DE SMEDT Stefan (RUG) - Braille Ligue Foundation Price / Price Jules François
Topical cyclosporine in the treatment of vernal kerato-conjunctivitis in a Rwandan eye clinic: a prospective, randomized, double-masked, clinical trial
LELOUP Eva (RUG) - Braille Ligue Foundation Price
Correlation between visual field defects and fitness to drive in glaucoma patients
MISSOTTEN Guy (UA) - Braille Ligue Foundation Price
Serum markers in screening for regional and distant metastases in conjunctival melanoma patients
VAN DE VEIRE Sara (KUL)
The role of the VEGF family in anti-angiogenesis and neurodegeneration
VAN BERGEN Tine (KUL)
Role of VEGF-isoforms in pathological angiogenesis
PEETERS Liesbeth (RUG)
Overcoming the barrier of the neural retina for the delivery of non-viral gene complexes to the retinal pigment epithelium
HEIREMAN Steven (RUG)
Structural and functional arterial properties in low-tension glaucoma
ZAKARIA Nadia (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
VAN DE VEIRE Sara (KUL)
Anti-PLGF, a safer alternative to anti-VEGF in the treatment of AMD?
COPPIETERS Frauke (RUG)
Identification and characterization of novel disease genes for Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)
ZAKARIA Nadia (UA)
Cultivated stem cell transplantation for the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency
D'HAENE Barbara (RUG)
Study of candidate genes for ocular anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD)
CHTARTO Abdelwahed (ULB)
Gene transfer of disease regulated promoters during experimental autoimmune uveitis
VAN GRASDORFF Sigi (UA)
Inflammatory cytokines in the tears of patients with vascularized corneas
MAENHOUT Nele (RUG)
Analysis of a potential new model for neurovascular coupling in retina and its relation to the retinal relaxing factor
JUDICE M RELVAS Lia (CHU Saint Pierre)
Study of the role of P2Y6 receptors in the development of experimental autoimmune uveitis
SCHAUWVLIEGE Pieter-Paul (RUG)
Utility of FISH in diagnosis and therapy of ocular melanocytic lesions
KOCH Philippe (CHU Saint-Pierre - ULB)
AAV mediated SOCS1 gene expression in ARPE cells in an immune rejection model of xeno-graft for AMD diseases
2009 – Total grants: 145,000 Euro
ZAKARIA Nadia (UA)
Immunimodulation of corneal epithelial cells following electroporation with mRNA encoding IL-10 and FasL
ELMALEH V. ()
Gene transfer of disease regulated promoters during experimental autoimmune uveitis
STALMANS Ingeborg (KUL)
Is neuroglobin (Ngb) a perspective for glaucoma?
ROZEMA Jos (UA)
Investigating the influence of wavelength, light intensity and macular pigmentation on retinal straylight
MAKHOUL Dorine ()
Study of the immune response in patients with uveitis and latent tuberculosis
VAN DE VEIRE Sara (KUL)
The role of lox and LOXL2 in inflammation and fibrosis in a laser induced mouse model
VAN BERGEN Tine (KUL)
The effect of microplamin on wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery
VANDEWALLE Evelien (KUL)
Can preoperative bevacizumab improve trabeculectomy outcome? Avastin-Trab study
KIEKENS Stefan (UA)
Evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid pressure in patients with Alzheimer’s disease as a possible cause of glaucoma
2010
LENOIR Joke (Ghent University)
New aspects of the Slug Mucosal Irritation (SMI) assay: Detecting ocular stinging, itching and burning sensations
VERDIN Hannah (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
VAN LOOVEREN Jan (Antwerp University)
Safety of the anterior vitreous detachment induced by microplasmin, pharmacologic vitreolysis to separate the posterior capsule from the anterior hyaloid
ZAKARIA Nadia (Antwerp University)
Tear film biomarkers as prognostic indicators for recurrent pterygium
JUDICE M. RELVAS Lia (CHU Saint-Pierre)
Study of the role of P2Y receptors in the development of experimental autoimmune uveitis
VAN DE VEIRE Sara (Leuven University)
Role of VEGF-isoforms in pathological retinal and choroidal angiogenesis
COPPIETERS Frauke (Ghent University)
Development of a next-generation sequencing platform for retinal dystrophies, with LCA and RP as proof of concept
MAKHOUL Dorine (CHU Saint-Pierre)
Analysis of the utility of QuantiFERON-TB Gold in tube and measurement of IFNγ release by peripheral mononuclear cells in response to different mycobacterium antigen in the work-up of patients with uveitis
VANDEWALLE Evelien (Leuven University)
Microplasmin as an antiscarring agent for glaucoma surgery: Translation into clinical application
VAN BERGEN Tine (Leuven University)
Role of placental growhth factor (PIGF) in wound healing after glaucoma filtration surgery
2012 – Total grants: 139,500 Euro
VAN CALSTER Joachim (Leuven University)
Development of microRNA medicines for auto-immune uveitis
VAN BERGEN Tine (Leuven University)
New therapeutic approach for filtration failure after glaucoma filtration surgery
HOLLANDERS Karoline (Leuven University)
The effect of local rock-inhibition on corneal neovascularisation
DE ROO An-Katrien (Leuven University)
The molecular pathogenesis of Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
BAUWENS Miriam (Ghent University)
Identification of a novel disease gene in consangineous family with a retinal ciliopathy
VAN SCHIL Kristof (Ghent University)
Exploring the role of a novel disease gene RERG in early onset retina dystrophy and related conditions
DEKEYSTER Eline (Leuven University)
Understanding glaucomatous damage: proof of concept for the neurotrophin deprivation hypothesis in an ocular hypertension mouse model
DE GROEF Lies (Leuven University)
Unraveling the potential role of MMP-3 in RGC survival and axonal regeneration
ZAKARIA Nadia (Antwerp University)
Importance of the extracellular milieu in limbal epithelial stem cell damage and repair
POSSEMIERS Tine (Antwerp University)
Fate of transplanted limbal epithelial stem cells
2013 – Total grants: 109,000 Euro
VAN HOUCKE Jessie (Leuven University)
The effect of aging on the regenerative potential of the zebrafish retina: insights in mammalian retinal regeneration
MARTENS Thomas (Ghent University)
Evaluating hyaluronic acid as a coating strategy for intravitreally injected nanomedicines for retinal gene therapy
VAN CAUWENBERGH Caroline (Ghent University)
Identification of a novel gene for autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa by combined linkage analysis and whole exome sequencing
LIPSKI Deborah (University Libre de Bruxelles)
Identification of the gene signature of retinal endothelial cells during classical experimental autoimmune uveitis, Th1- and Th17-dependent uveitis
VERDIN Hannah (Ghent University)
Functional characterization of ECSIT, a candidate disease gene for primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) on chromosome 19p13.2
ZAKARIA Nadia (Antwerp University Hospital)
Self aligning recombinant human collagen scaffolds for corneal tissue engineering
SIJNAVE Davine (Leuven University)
Endothelial recovery by novel rock-inhibitors in the cornea
NI DHUBHGHAILL Sorcha (Antwerp University Hospital)
Examining the optical qualities of explanted IOLs
VAN BERGEN Tine (Leuven University)
Complementary effects of mytomycin-c and anti-fibrotic agents on surgical outcome after glaucoma filtration surgery
VAN LOOVEREN Jan (Antwerp University Hospital)
Histology and immunohistochemistry of the vitreolenticular interface in developmental cataracts
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene (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
2014 – Total grants: 109,000 Euro
VALGAEREN Hanne (University of Antwerp)
Using targeted next-generation sequencing to identify genes underlying keratoconus
VAN SCHIL Kristof (University of Ghent)
Exploring the role of a novel disease gene EML4 in autosomal recessive retinitis pigmentosa
LEMMENS Kim (University of Leuven)
MMP-2 as a potential benefactor in zebrafish optic nerve generation
SIJNAVE Davine (University of Leuven)
Development of a new animal model for corneal endothelial research purposes
VAN BERGEN Tine (University of Leuven)
VEGF-Trap as a novel antifibrotic strategy to prevent filtration failure after glaucoma surgery
SALIK Dany (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
Potential implications of epigenetic changes in human retinal pigmented epithelium during diabetic retinopathy
BAUWENS Miriam (University of Ghent)
Exploring the role of cis-acting pre-mRNA splicing dynamics in the pathogenesis and treatment of Stargardt disease
VAN LOOVEREN Jan (Antwerp University Hospital)
Proteomic analysis of posterior capsular plaques and capsules in developmental cataracts
VAN DE VELDE Sarah (University of Leuven)
Can Xiaflex improve glaucoma surgery outcome?
DE ROO An-Katrien (University of Leuven)
The pathophysiologic role of SNORD115 and SNORD116 in late-onset Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene (Antwerp University Hospital)
Automated detection, classification and notification of pathological corneas using the Oculus Pentacam
DEKEYSTER Eline (University of Leuven)
Shine a light on glaucoma: an optogenetic approach towards retinal ganglion cell protection
ZAKARIA Nadia (Antwerp University Hospital)
Inflammatory tear cytokine profile in acute HSV epithelial keratitis
HOLLANDERS Karolien (University of Leuven)
ROCK as a potential target in the treatment of different retinopathies
2015 – Total grants: 131,500 Euro
MATTHYSSEN Steffi (University of Antwerp)
3D printed human recombinant collagen scaffolds for corneal tissue engineering: determination of cell-scaffold interactions
PEYNSHAERT Karen (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
HAAGDORENS Michel (University of Antwerp)
Tissue engineering in ophthalmology: regenerating the anterior cornea using self-aligning recombinant human collagen scaffolds and corneal epithelial stem cells
VALGAEREN Hanne (University of Antwerp)
RNA sequencing in keratoconus: unraveling the molecular pathways
VAN KEER Karel (University of Leuven)
Development of a portable retinal oximeter using a hyperspectral image sensor
JOOSSEN Cedric (University of Antwerp)
Serine proteases as potential therapeutic targets for ocular inflammation and dry eye syndrome
ALMOALLEM Basamat (University of Ghent)
Integrated transcriptomics and genomics to identify hidden genetic variation of FRMD7 or novel candidate genes in idiopathic infantile nystagmus
VAN DEN BOGERD Bert (University of Antwerp)
In vitro functional characterisation of tissue engineered corneal endothelial grafts
DE GROEF Lies (University of Leuven)
An innovative mouse model for retinal alpha-synucleinopathy: taking a new look on Parkinson's disease
LIPSKI Deborah (Free University of Brussels - ULB)
Identification of the gene signature of retinal endothelial cells during classical experimental autoimmune uveitis, Th1- and Th17-dependent uveitis
WILLEKENS Koen (University of Leuven)
Development of micro needle for retinal vein cannulation
ASCARI Giulia (University of Ghent)
Functional characterisation of RCBTB1 as novel disease gene for syndromic retinal dystrophies
GEERAERTS Emiel (University of Leuven)
Detailed characterization of structural, functional and behavioral changes in laser-induced mouse model for glaucoma userwatch.eu
LIBERT Sarah (CHU Saint Pierre)
Role of the transcription factor TonEBP/NFAT5 in the inflammatory response induced by hyperosmolar stress in RPE cells.
RUIZ HIDALGO Irene (University of Antwerp)
Automatic detection of early keratoconus using topography and biomechanical measurements in the corneal horizontal and vertical axis
LEFEVERE Evy (University of Leuven)
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