Overview
Our embryo research program focuses on investigating genomic aberrations and conducting safety studies in human embryos, working towards improving assisted reproductive technologies and understanding early human development.
Research Focus Areas
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Genomic and Genetic Analysis
Advanced detection methods for genomic and genetic aberrations in human embryos
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Aneuploidy Research
Study of embryonic (mosaic) aneuploidy's influence on implementation and development
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Nuclear Transfer Studies
Safety assessment of nuclear transfer techniques for:
- Mitochondrial disorders
- Infertility treatment
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CRISPR/Cas9 Research
Development and safety assessment of genetic correction techniques
Team Members
ing. Machteld Baetens
Adjunct Lab Supervisor
Roxana Jalali
PhD Student
Simon Jooris
PhD Student
Winter Vandenberghe
PhD Student
Hongbei Mu
PhD Student
Aron Vanhaeverbeke
Master Student
Hannah Demedts
Master Student
Margot Bracke
Master Student
Maartje Loosveldt
Master Student
Collaborations
This research is conducted in close collaboration with G-FaST of prof. Björn Heindryckx