Hans Steenackers

Group Leader

Bram Lories

Optimization of probiotics via experimental evolution

Tom Belpaire

A combined in silico and in vitro approach towards studying biofilm structuring and antibiotic resistance

David De Coster

Laboratory technician

Sybren Van Ginneken

Experimental evolution as a tool to optimize anti-pathogenic properties of probiotic lactic acid bacteria for their application in wound care

Lauren Van De Vliet

Expanding the horizon of the anti-pathogenic properties of Bacillus environmental probiotics

Sander Casier

Identification of robust collateral sensitivity for antibiotic cycling applications in Staphylococcus aureus wound infections

Fran Gilis

The role of Salmonella biofilm formation in the porcine gut

Thibault Debord

Linking biofilm structure and bacterial evolution on a single-cell level

Himanshu Mhaskar

Development and in vivo validation of a novel resistance-proof triggered release antibiofilm coating for orthopaedic implants and vascular grafts

Dina El Jaramany

Development of nanocellulose-based antimicrobial coatings for enhanced infection control in transportation and healthcare

Ines Collin

Enhancing Lactobacilli’s inhibitory effect on wound pathogens via experimental evolution

Charles Blaton

Evolution of biofilm architecture as a response to antibiotic pressure

Lionel Dehaemers

Exploring protein-based virulence inhibitors as an evolutionary robust antimicrobial strategy

Raoul Craeymeersch

Prevention and management of polymicrobial biofilm-driven vascular graft infections

Meng Zhang

Understanding cross-resistance between antibiotics and probiotics in Salmonella: Towards a more optimal selection of probiotics

David Toledo Aparicio

Characterisation and exploitation of microbial interactions in catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) biofilms

Guglielmo Coppola

Chemical synthesis and evaluation of anti-biofilm coatings for orthopedic implants and urinary catheters

Ines Thiers

Importance of Salmonella biofilm exopolymeric substances (EPS) during gut colonization and invasion — potential of EPS inhibition as an evolutionarily robust antimicrobial strategy

Alshimaa Hassanin

Antimicrobial strategies targeting microbial stress responses

Charlotte Cums

Impedance measurement to study biofilm tolerance, heterogeneity and clearance

Lynn Maetens

Development and validation of an anti-infective, anti-biofilm and pro-regenerative envelope for sheathing medical devices

Mathieu Joos

Anti-biofilm technology application in an industrial and medical setting

Xabier Villanueva

Antimicrobial strategies against monospecies and mixed species biofilms

Thijs Vackier

Valorisation of 2-aminoimidazoles as biofilm inhibitors

Lene Jacobs

Biofilm formation and epithelial invasion as responses to competitors in Salmonella

Jolien Meesters

Evaluating the influence of bistability in Salmonella biofilms

Hozan Mufty

The prevention of biofilm formation on synthetic vascular grafts

Luka Svet

The influence of interspecies microbial interactions on the development of antimicrobial resistance

Gitta De Wit

Cross-resistance of Salmonella against probiotics and antibiotics

Pauline Brepoels

The influence of community architecture on the spread of antibiotic resistance

Thijs Van Leemputte

Salmonella biofilm formation in the porcine gut and genetic markers

Maries Lissens

Inhibiting bacterial cooperation as an evolutionarily robust anti-biofilm strategy

Kenny Appermans

Antibiotic resistance evolution in Salmonella biofilms

Erkuden Goikoetxea

Impedance sensors for in situ biofilm detection and characterization

Lise Dieltjens

Interference with cooperation in Salmonella biofilms as an evolution-proof antimicrobial strategy

Elien Peeters

Innovative coating and delivery strategies for anti-biofilm compounds

Ilse Parijs

Effect of social interactions on antimicrobial tolerance and resistance development in brewery biofilms

Anna Yssel

Molecular pathways involved in Salmonella biofilm formation

Stefanie Roberfroid

Gene expression study at the single-cell level in mixed species biofilms containing Salmonella

Ami De Weerdt

Laboratory technician