Environmental Molecular Epidemiology
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Expertise
The EME research group investigates the impact of the living environment on human health, with a focus on the early origins of disease. We study how lifestyle and environmental factors such as air pollution, climate, and green space affect biological programming during critical periods of pregnancy and early childhood.
What distinguishes our research is the integration of large-scale epidemiology with in-depth molecular techniques. Through the ENVIRONAGE birth cohort, we analyze, among other materials, placental tissue and biomarkers such as telomere length and epigenetic modifications. This approach allows us to elucidate how external exposures at the cellular level contribute to accelerated aging and increased disease susceptibility.
Our scientific insights provide a fundamental evidence base for preventive public health policy. By uncovering the mechanisms underlying environment-related health effects, we contribute to a healthier living environment and an optimal start for future generations.
Keywords
Ageing biology, Environmental Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Exposome, Life course epidemiology, Molecular Epidemiology, Population studies
Responsible
Tim NAWROT
Staff members
- Dirk ADANG
- Rossella ALFANO
- Kathrin BARTH
- Ana Inês BENTO FONSECA E SILVA
- Arton BEQIRI
- Daphne BERDEN
- Esmee BIJNENS
- Rein BRAEKEN
- Stijn BRUGGEN
- Atafe CHOOPANI
- Babangida CHORI
- Charlotte COSEMANS
- Hanne CROONS
- Patrick DE BOEVER
- Thais DE RUYTER
- Fatima DEN OUDEN
- Liesa ENGELEN
- Jose Luis FIGUEROA-OROPEZA
- Nick GIESBERTS
- Laura GOMEZ HERRERA
- Mahilet HABTE
- Janneke HOGERVORST
- Chara IOANNOU
- Febe JANSSEN
- Houman KAHROBA
- Iene KEMPS
- Zenghui MA
- Dries MARTENS
- Anneleen MASSOT
- Joline MILLEN
- Shradha MISHRA
- Tim NAWROT
- Kristof NEVEN
- Sarina OMID SHAFIEI
- Sam OTTOY
- Michelle PLUSQUIN
- Leen RASKING
- Brigitte REIMANN
- Eleni RENAERS
- Lisa REYNDERS
- Harry ROELS
- Hanne SLEURS
- Anna SOERENSEN
- Charlotte VAN DER STUKKEN
- Thessa VAN PEE
- Kenneth VANBRABANT
- Magda VANDELOO
- Maartje VANGENEUGDEN
- Lore VERHEYEN
- Stijn VOS
- Congrong WANG
- Sterre WARSON