Prof. dr. Raf MEESEN
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Prof. dr. Raf MEESEN
Full professor
Prof. dr. Raf MEESEN
Research
Discipline codes: Neurosciences not elsewhere classified (03012399), Rehabilitation (03040504), Physiotherapy (03040503), Neurophysiology (03012306)
Supervised PhDs
Oorzaak-gevolg relaties tussen hersennetwerken en de coördinatie tussen ledematen bij ouderen
Sybren Van Hoornweder for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Promotor
The association between motor skill learning and dynamics of GABA, synaptic density and connectivity in motor-related brain regions
Melina Hehl for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Copromotor
Modulations of motor network connectivity in the aging brain and their effect on movement control
Joana Frieske for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Promotor
Nicotinic modulation of brain physiology and cognition in human aging
Amba Frese for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Promotor
The continuing professional development framework as a tool for lifelong learning to foster physiotherapy quality outcomes.
Tim Nemeth for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Promotor
Age-Related Differences in Motor Network Connectivity and Function, and the Effects of Bimanual Training
Maud Beeckmans for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences (doctorate in progress)
Supervised as Copromotor
Exploring and optimizing neuroplasticity by non-invasive brain stimulation in the elderly: Effects, and Mechanisms
Ensiyeh Ghasemian Shirvan for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in 2023
Supervised as Promotor
The Impact of Age-Related Neurophysiological Changes of Motor Control on Driving Across the Adult Lifespan
Siel Depestele for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in 2023
Supervised as Promotor
Age-related Changes in Interhemispheric Fronto-Motor Interactions during Bimanual Motor Control
Stefanie Verstraelen for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in 2021
Supervised as Promotor
Optimizing the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation on cortical neuroplasticity based on a neurovascular coupling model
Asif Bilal Jamil for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences in 2021
Supervised as Promotor
Walking fatigability in persons with Multiple Sclerosis
Fanny Van Geel for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in 2020
Supervised as Copromotor
Modulating neuroplasticity in the healthy and injured brain.
Xue Zhang for the title Doctor of Biomedical Sciences in 2014
Supervised as Promotor
Modulation of neuroplasticity in the development of novel rehabilitation strategies in neurodegenerative diseases: Underlying mechnanisms of neuroplasticity and motor control
Koen Cuypers for the title Doctor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy in 2013
Supervised as Promotor
Projects
29 research projects have been found
Quality indicators for inter- and multidisciplinary rehabilitation (Research)
01/12/2023 - 30/11/2027
Why motor adaptation deteriorates in older adults: decoding a cerebellar-based network (Research)
01/11/2023 - 31/10/2027
Optimizing non-invasive brain stimulation to improve interlimb coordination in older adults by individualizing parameters. (Research)
01/11/2022 - 31/10/2026
Why motor adaptation deteriorates in older adults: decoding a cerebellar-based network (Research)
01/11/2023 - 31/10/2025
An interprofessional blended learning environment as incubator for patient-centred working: the Return Weeks 2.0 - UHasselt Health campus connects (Education)
01/10/2023 - 30/09/2025
Local and global network interactions in the aging brain and their effect on motor performance. (Research)
01/01/2021 - 31/12/2024
Nicotinic modulation of brain physiology and cognition in human aging. (Research)
01/02/2021 - 31/12/2024
Optimizing non-invasive brain stimulation to improve interlimb coordination in older adults by individualizing parameters. (Research)
01/11/2022 - 31/10/2024
Cause-effect relationships between brain networks and inter-limb coordination in older adults and the effect of oscillating transcranial brain stimulation on training-induced neuroplastic changes and motor performance. (Research)
01/10/2020 - 30/09/2024
The return weeks as a catalyst between field, program and student (Education)
01/09/2021 - 30/09/2023
Evaluation the effect of personalized non-invasive brain stimulation during the execution of a Bimanual Coordination Task. (Research)
01/08/2023 - 31/08/2023
Brain plasticity for healthy aging: enhancing motor, and cognitive functions by motor training and noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS). (Research)
01/06/2017 - 01/07/2023
Co-financing KU Leuven-project for purchase of EEG set-up equipment: Integrated Platform for Closed-Loop Motor Training and Adaptive Neuromodulation (Research)
01/11/2020 - 31/10/2022
'The effect of single-session transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on the three core components of physical fitness: muscle strength, muscle endurance and cardiopulmonary endurance, a systematic review (Research)
06/12/2021 - 09/12/2021
Age-related Declines in Bimanual Motor Control: Frontal Brain Mechanisms and the Therapeutic Potential of Neuromodulation (Research)
20/02/2021 - 19/05/2021
Optimizing the efficacy of transcranial direct current stimulation on cortical neuroplasticity based on a neurovascular coupling model (Research)
01/05/2014 - 30/09/2020
The adjuvant effect of non invasive brain stimulation on elderly during the execution of a brain computer interface task. (Research)
03/12/2018 - 02/02/2019
Enhancing the research possibilities of the IMOB driving simulator (Research)
28/06/2012 - 01/11/2018
Through A Kid's Eyes: Do action and intention understanding differentiate young children with autism spectrum disorders from typically developing peers? (Research)
01/10/2012 - 30/09/2016
Age-related deficits in inhibition: a better understanding of structural-functional changes in the aging brain and training-induced neuroplasticity. (Research)
16/07/2016 - 19/07/2016
The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation(tDCS) on motor abilities of neurodegenerative patients. (Research)
01/01/2015 - 30/04/2015
PHL-doctorate Daphnie Leenus titled "Does tDCS increasefontsize hand function in MS treatment and does this interact with the BDNF polymorphism of the individual" (Research)
01/03/2011 - 28/02/2015
Can non-invasive brain stimulation enhance neuroplasticity mediated by brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the healthy and injured brain: a new therapeutic tool for improving recovery after stroke? (Research)
01/01/2010 - 31/12/2013
Underlying mechanisms of neuroplasticity and motor control: Modulation of neuroplasticity in the development of novel rehabilitation strategies in neurodegenerative diseases (Research)
01/10/2008 - 30/09/2010
Education
Involved in the following courses
Academic year 2023 - 2024
Academic year 2023 - 2024
Academic year 2022 - 2023
Academic year 2022 - 2023
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