Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Microbiology
 Congratulations Dr. Spittaels!Karl-Jan Spittaels obtained his PhD degree at the LPM on Cutibacterium acnes in acne - December 7, 2020 |
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 Interactions between C acnes and skin cellsCutibacterium acnes Phylotype I and II Strains Interact Differently With Human Skin Cells - November 2020 |
 Congratulations Dr. Vandenbussche!Ian Vandenbussche received his PhD degree on epigenetic regulation in Burkholderia cenocepacia - November 26, 2020 |
 Biofilm dispersion in Pseudomonas aeruginosaDoes the mode of dispersion determine the properties of dispersed Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm cells? - December 2020 |
 Congratulations Dr. Rigauts!Charlotte Rigauts studied beneficial bacteria in the lung microbiota, and was awarded her PhD degree on October 8, 2020. |
 Bacteria interfere with LDH assay outcomeBacterial Interference With Lactate Dehydrogenase Assay Leads to an Underestimation of Cytotoxicity - September 2020 |
 Antibiotic treatment of multispecies biofilmsAntibiotic susceptibility of cystic fibrosis lung microbiome members in a multispecies biofilm – June 13, 2020. |
 ESCMID research grant for A CrabbéStudy on the influence of host metabolites on antibiotic activity – April 1, 2020 |
 Grant awarded to Tom Coenyeo Concerted Research Action grant on identification of adaptive mechanisms leading to reduced antibiotic susceptibility in bacterial biofilms using experimental evolution and machine learning approaches – October 2019 |
Mission statement
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The Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Ghent University carries out research on microbial biofilms and host-microbe interactions in clinically relevant contexts, and this at an internationally recognised level. More specifically, we aim to obtain a better understanding of fundamental biological processes governing biofilm formation and tolerance to antimicrobial agents, and host-microbe interactions, and to contribute to the development of innovative pharmaceutical interventions for infectious and inflammatory diseases.
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To achieve this goal we are committed to creating an environment in which researchers and students can optimally perform in an intellectually stimulating atmosphere of mutual respect.
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We believe in a collaborative approach to science and foster collaborations between our team and researchers worldwide.
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We are dedicated to the teaching and training of the next generation of professionals and scientists.
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GILLES DE MEESTER
PhD student Gilles will work on the role of host metabolites in the virulence and antibiotic susceptibility of respiratory pathogens in the context of COPD.
EPIGENETIC CONTROL OF SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
DNA Methylation Epigenetically Regulates Gene Expression in Burkholderia cenocepacia and Controls Biofilm Formation, Cell Aggregation, and Motility
- July 2020
SMALL RNAs IN BURKHOLDERIA
Low iron-induced small RNA BrrF regulates central metabolism and oxidative stress responses in Burkholderia cenocepacia
- July 2020
