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📣 #JustPublished: Our work on "Fully automated sample to result in SIMPLE RPA microfluidic chip towards in ovo sexing application" led by Simão Santos, Celine Wegsteen, Dries Vloemans, Matthias Corion, and Dragana Spasic is now available! 🎉 This work follows the development of a fully automated platform using our SIMPLE pump for isothermal inside an egg incubator DNA amplification with RPA with an easy-to-use colorimetric read-out! 👨🔬👩🔬 👉 Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/dnPhmqvV Congratulations to Simão and all co-authors on this excellent contribution to the field! 🎊 KU Leuven Department of Biosystems #Lammertynlab

SynEry present at KU Leuven's science day!

📣 #JustPublished: Our perspective on "Emerging Trends in Continuous Biosensing: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Real-World Applications" led by Claudia Scarpellini, Guilherme Gouveia, Abtin Saateh, Anna Swietlikowska, and Emily Tsang is now available! 🎉 This work explores the latest advancements in #continuousbiosensing technology, discussing key challenges and promising solutions for real-time monitoring of biological targets 🔬 The perspective provides valuable insights into current trends in biosensing development for acute inflammatory diseases. A fantastic collaboration within the CONSENSE ITN-ITN network, bringing together expertise in biosensing and real-world applications! 👨🔬👩🔬 👉 Read the full perspective: https://lnkd.in/dGUpPg6U Congratulations to Claudia and all co-authors on this excellent contribution to the field! 🎊 KU Leuven Department of Biosystems #Lammertynlab

The end of the year also brings the end of a very interesting project we have been working on at Lammertyn lab. Funded by VLAIO - Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Catalisti FUNY project focused on the integration of plasma deposition technology (Molecular Plasma Group) and fluid bed reactors (PROCEPT) for the functionalization of powders. We employed this for the functionalization of glass particles for implementation in bioassays. Have a look at our video where Rik Verschueren (PartiX), Kristof Moonen (Eastman) and I (KU Leuven) give more insight. Thanks a lot to all the partners (Johnson & Johnson, Soudal, Ghent University, University of Antwerp and VITO) for the very nice collaboration!

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Lammertyn Lab! ✨🎄 As the year ends, we want to take a moment to thank all our collaborators, partners, and supporters who have been part of our journey this year. Together, we’ve achieved incredible #milestones, advanced exciting #research, and built connections that drive innovation forward. 🌟 To our team: Your #dedication, #creativity, and #passion for science continue to inspire. We’re so proud of everything we’ve accomplished in 2024, and we can’t wait to see what successes await us in #2025! 🚀 All of us at the Lammertyn Lab wish you a joyous holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and well-deserved rest. Here's to a new year of #groundbreaking discoveries and meaningful #collaborations. 🎆 Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year! 💡 Stay curious, stay inspired, and we’ll see you in 2025! #HappyHolidays #SeasonGreetings #LammertynLab #InnovationInScience KU Leuven Department of Biosystems

Have a look at our most recent development on microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technology 😄 At the #Lammertynlab, we are taking further steps to bring personalized medicine into the house of all those in need! These low-cost and low-footprint microfluidic devices allow for sample stabilization right at the patient's bedside 🩸 🏥 Stay tuned to see our next developments! Check out the newest publication from InActiv Blue! #SIMPLE #innovation #sample #POC Department of Biosystems KU Leuven

Meet the partner time! Today, we are excited to introduce the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM). The Department of Clinical Sciences of the ITM has a long-standing expertise in travel medicine and tropical diseases, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Viral Haemorrhagic Fever (VHF) diseases. The ITM hosts the HIV, STI reference centre and infectious and tropical diseases reference laboratories in Belgium and is represented in this project by two units. The Clinical Reference Laboratory (co-led by Dorien Van den Bossche) is largely involved in evaluating and co-developing HIV and STI diagnostic tools, while the Clinical Virology Unit (led by koen vercauteren) has expertise in virus diagnostic test development, with currently four main research lines: (i) Clinical and viral metagenomic sequencing, (ii) T-cell receptor sequencing, (iii) Mpox clinical virology, and (iv) Co-development of molecular tests compatible with microfluidics. In FORTIFIEDx, the ITM specific tasks will focus both on the optimization of a RT-RPA bioassay for LASV detection and the development of a RT-RPA bioassay for EBOV. Further analytical and clinical validation of the FORTIFIEDxVHF and FORTIFIEDxSTI bioassays and patch will be performed at ITM and in collaboration with partners from endemic countries. ITM partners: Dorien Van den Bossche, Isabel Brosius, koen vercauteren, Laurens Liesenborghs, Fien Vanroye, Alexandra Vujkovic, Tony Wawina B., Emma Siebenmann, Ella Baert, Katrien Kolf, Kristel Mertens #HIV #HIVSTD #LASV #iSIMPLE #FORTIFIEDx

✨ We have kick-off: Lammertyn Lab - Biosensors Day ✨ Today, our Lammertyn Lab team gathered for an engaging and forward-thinking meeting to review our progress, celebrate milestones, and strategize for the coming year. 🧪✨ As a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, we delved into the group’s statistics, discussing the impactful research we’ve conducted and the growth we’ve achieved. From breakthrough experiments to collaborative projects, this year has been a testament to the passion and dedication of every member of our lab. Key highlights of our discussion: ✔️ Analyzing our accomplishments and identifying areas for growth. ✔️ Brainstorming innovative approaches to strengthen our research impact. ✔️ Prioritizing collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing across the team. As we look ahead, we’re excited to implement new ideas, refine our processes, and continue building on our strong foundation of excellence. Here's to another year of curiosity, discovery, and success in the lab! 🌟 #LammertynLab #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #Teamwork #ScienceForward

Meet the partner time! Today we are excited to present the Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials at Montanuniversität Leoben. The institute provides broad knowledge in the fields of macromolecular chemistry, physical chemistry of polymeric materials, and molecular characterization of polymers. Special research topics (USPs) include photochemistry of polymers, 3D printing of biocompatible structures, surface- and interfacial chemistry, as well as the technology of functional (nano) composites. In DECIPHER, the primary aim of the Institute of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials is the photochemical modification of polymeric surfaces to enable the spatial immobilization of DNA. This is an important puzzle piece for the realization of the targeted biosensors within the project. #DNAImmobilization, #SurfaceModification, #Biosensors, #Photopolymers Thomas Grießer, Sara Salehi

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 This week, I’m thrilled to take over the Research Foundation Flanders - FWO Instagram account 👇 to share my research journey, experiences, and insights as a #PhD student! 🧑🔬 https://lnkd.in/dZHyXHaf At the Lammertyn lab (KU Leuven), my work focuses on developing innovative microfluidic platforms to detect the sex of chicken embryos before they hatch (in ovo sexing). This technology could help eliminate male chick culling, a major issue in the poultry industry, and improve animal welfare standards. Currently, I’m wrapping up a 3-month research stay at the Interfibio Group (Grup de Recerca Interfibio URV), Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain, funded by Research Foundation Flanders - FWO. During this stay, I’ve been: 🔬 Optimizing DNA amplification protocols using recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA). 🧪 Developing nucleic acid lateral flow strips for rapid, cost-effective detection. 🤝 Collaborating with leading experts and learning new techniques. But it’s not all work! I’ll also share a glimpse of life in #Tarragona, from its stunning architecture and rich culture to its delicious food and beautiful coastline. 🌅 💡 Why follow along? 🧾 Learn more about tackling male chick culling through science. 🧭 Discover the benefits of a research stay abroad. 🤸♂️ Get inspired by the balance of academic growth and cultural immersion. 📲 Follow the journey this week on Instagram Research Foundation Flanders - FWO! Looking forward to sharing this experience with all of you! 😊 #InOvoSexing #Research #PhDLife #AnimalWelfare #Engineering #Tarragona #FWOvlaanderen #Collaboration #onderzoekersinbeeld