Assess health risks associated with chemical, physical and biological non-infectious agents
We evaluate the impact of the environment on our health. We focus on chemical substances (including food contaminants), on non-ionising and ionising radiations, and on outdoor air pollution. Therefore, we assess the toxicity and potential risks related to exposure to these agents. We set up epidemiological studies to determine the impact of these agents on the population’s health. The influence of socio-economic inequalities is of primary importance in this evaluation. We also try to get a better insight in the mechanisms of diseases by measuring biological markers. Finally, we determine the genotoxic potential (gene mutations and chromosome alterations) of materials in contact with food and of plant extracts. Our assessments enable national and international health authorities to adapt their regulations on a scientific basis and to move towards more efficient public health policies.
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Name: Raf Aerts -
Name: Tutku Çalik -
Name: Philippe Castelain -
Name: Viktor Crabeels
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Name: Eva De Clercq -
Name: Claire Demoury
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Name: Abdurrahim Can Egil
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Name: Sébastien Fierens -
Name: Rana Genevlioglu -
Name: Manjola Kelmendi Hulaj -
Name: Maryse Ledent -
Name: Birgit Mertens -
Name: Arno Pauwels
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Name: Ingrid Pelgrims -
Name: Linde Sevenants
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Name: Antoine Somerhausen
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Name: Camille Streel
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Name: Anouck Thienpont
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Name: Marko Turkalj
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Name: Merel van der Meer
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Name: Mieke Van Mulders -
Name: Ilse Van Overmeire
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Name: Bram Vandeninden
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Name: Céleste Vansnick
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Name: Nadia Waegeneers
