Gerontology

Phone+32-2-4776364, +32-2-4776366
Email[email protected]
Websitehttp://www.vub.ac.be/infovoor/onderzoekers/research/team.php?team_code=GERO

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Laarbeeklaan 101
1090 Jette
Belgium

Organisation profile

The research is typical multidisciplinary. National and international collaboration is highly encouraged. The ongoing programmes cover a wide area, including social, economical, psychological, cognitive, functional, bio-medical and geriatric research. Gerontological needs in developing countries represent also an active research topic.

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Gerontology

Mohammad Alturki
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Gerontology - Unpaid employee
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Person: Researcher, PhD
20172021
Anna Bael
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Gerontology - Unpaid employee
Person: Researcher
20102012
Samira Baharlou
- UZBrussel
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Gerontology - External employee, Undefined
- Vitality Research Group - External employee, Undefined
- Dermatology - UZB Physician
Person: Researcher, Physician
20212024
Ivan Bautmans
- UZBrussel
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- R&D centraal - Additional Position (Rector, Vice Rector, Dean, Department Chair, Head of Research Group)
- Vitality Research Group - Additional Position (Rector, Vice Rector, Dean, Department Chair, Head of Research Group)
- Gerontology - Additional Position (Rector, Vice Rector, Dean, Department Chair, Head of Research Group), Undefined
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - UZB Researcher
Person: Researcher, Professor
1970 …2025
Hafsa Belasri
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Gerontology - Doctoral scholarship
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy
Person: Researcher, PhD
20242025

39 Active
51 Finished

FWOTM1334: The acute effects of high intensity interval training and its impact on dose-limiting toxicities in breast and gynecological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
Zhou, J., Adriaenssens, N., Njemini, R., Awada, G. & De Nys, L.
1/11/25 → 31/10/29
Project: Fundamental
FWOSBO64: ANTICIPATE : Artificial Intelligence and Epidemic Modeling to Prepare Hospitals for the next Respiratory Pathogen with Pandemic Potential 138
Libin, P., De Geyter, D., De Vriendt, P., Nowe, A., Allard, S., De Cock, D. & Van Dooren, S.
1/10/25 → 30/09/29
Project: Applied
ANI418: Person-centred education in healthcare training practice (the PEP project)
De Vriendt, P.
1/09/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Fundamental
VLOV240: Samen sterker in de eerste lijn: Naar meer geïntegreerde zorg door samenwerking en integratie van huisartsenkringen en zorgraden
De Vriendt, P. & Gilissen, J.
1/07/25 → 30/06/26
Project: Fundamental
FWOAL1143: Understanding the role of Strength Training In Muscle-to-immUne celL communication in Ageing, healTh & disEase - STIMULATE
Bautmans, I. & Njemini, R.
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental

Analysis of trapeziometacarpal prosthesis cup position with respect to the trapezial anatomy
Van Royen, K., Bogaert, S., Goorens, C. K., Vanmierlo, B., Duerinckx, J. & Goubau, J., 2025, In: The Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume). 50, 3, p. 330-336 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2 Citations (Scopus)
Antepartum depression among women attending antenatal care in the third trimester in Conakry, Guinea: Findings from the MISPOD study
Asefa, A., Millimouno, TM., Yimer, NB., Fellmeth, G., Ku, GMV., Sangare, M., Sow, A. & Delamou, A., Jan 2025. 9 p.
Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Unpublished paper
Autonomic function parameters are associated to incident limitations in advanced activities of daily living after 2 years follow-up in adults aged 80 and over
Gerontopole Brussels Study group, Saren, J., Knoop, V., Costenoble, A., Vermeiren, S., Vella Azzopardi, R., Lieten, S., Gorus, E., De Vriendt, P., Debain, A. & Bautmans, I., 1 Sept 2025, In: Age and Ageing. 54, 9, 11 p., afaf259.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Biopsychosocial profile of community-dwelling older adults at risk for direct and indirect self-harm
Van Hove, L., Nieuwenhuijs, B., Vanderstichelen, S., De Witte, N., Gorus, E., Stas, L. & Baetens, I., 2025, In: Clinical Gerontologist. 48, 5, p. 1211-1222 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access

1 Citation (Scopus)
BRIDGE recruitment model to engage frail older adults in intervention trials: lessons learned from ACTIVE-AGE@home: Abstract Area: Frailty and Resilience
Tambeur, J., 2025.
Research output: Unpublished contribution to conference › Poster

Partnership for Stronger Knowledge Systems in Guinea (PASCOR Guinea)
Tamba Mina Millimouno (Organiser), Alexandre Delamou (Contributor), Delphin Kolié (Contributor) & Souleymane Diakité (Contributor)
27 Jan 2025
Activity: Other › Written proposal
Active ageing, do's and dont's
Emma De Keyser (Speaker)
20 Feb 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk at a public lecture/debate
Implementation of District.Team+ in Guinea: Assessing barriers, facilitators, and opportunities (The IDT study)
Tamba Mina Millimouno (Organiser), Alice Koumba Ouardia Malano (Contributor), Alexandre Delamou (Contributor) & Gorik Ooms (Contributor)
2 Jul 2025
Activity: Other › Written proposal
The Impact of Exogenous Ketones on Post-Exertional Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Sarah Bomans (Speaker), Berenice Gabriela Jimenez Garcia (Contributor), Lynn Leemans (Contributor), Othmane Mohib (Contributor), Imane El M'Rabet (Contributor), Elisabeth De Waele (Contributor), Peter Janssens (Contributor) & David Beckwée (Contributor)
15 Sept 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Learning: what are we talking about? From learning to learning organisations and to learning health systems
Tamba Mina Millimouno (Speaker), Delphin Kolié (Contributor) & Makany Sangaré (Contributor)
28 Feb 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference

Additional file 1: of Six weeks of strength endurance training decreases circulating senescence-prone T-lymphocytes in cytomegalovirus seropositive but not seronegative older women
Delaere, A. (Creator), Beyer, I. (Creator), Njemini, R. (Creator), Knoop, V. (Creator), Liberman, K. (Creator), De Dobbeleer, L. (Creator), Bautmans, I. (Creator), Cao Dinh, H. (Creator) & Onyema, O. (Creator), figshare.ars, 26 Jul 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.9108833, http://10.1186/s12979-019-0157-8
Dataset
MOESM6 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study
Van Damme, W. (Creator) & Belrhiti, Z. (Creator), figshare.ars, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10027304.v1
Dataset
MOESM1 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study
Van Damme, W. (Creator), Belalia, A. (Creator), Belrhiti, Z. (Creator) & Marchal, B. (Creator), figshare, 23 Oct 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10027271, http://10.1186/s12939-019-1053-8
Dataset
MOESM4 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study
Van Damme, W. (Creator) & Belrhiti, Z. (Creator), figshare.ars, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10027295, http://10.1186/s12939-019-1053-8
Dataset
MOESM5 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study
Van Damme, W. (Creator) & Belrhiti, Z. (Creator), figshare.ars, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.10027298, http://10.1186/s12939-019-1053-8
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Mohammad Alturki

Anna Bael

Samira Baharlou

Ivan Bautmans

Hafsa Belasri

FWOTM1334: The acute effects of high intensity interval training and its impact on dose-limiting toxicities in breast and gynecological cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy

FWOSBO64: ANTICIPATE : Artificial Intelligence and Epidemic Modeling to Prepare Hospitals for the next Respiratory Pathogen with Pandemic Potential 138

ANI418: Person-centred education in healthcare training practice (the PEP project)

VLOV240: Samen sterker in de eerste lijn: Naar meer geïntegreerde zorg door samenwerking en integratie van huisartsenkringen en zorgraden

FWOAL1143: Understanding the role of Strength Training In Muscle-to-immUne celL communication in Ageing, healTh & disEase - STIMULATE

Analysis of trapeziometacarpal prosthesis cup position with respect to the trapezial anatomy

Antepartum depression among women attending antenatal care in the third trimester in Conakry, Guinea: Findings from the MISPOD study

Autonomic function parameters are associated to incident limitations in advanced activities of daily living after 2 years follow-up in adults aged 80 and over

Biopsychosocial profile of community-dwelling older adults at risk for direct and indirect self-harm

BRIDGE recruitment model to engage frail older adults in intervention trials: lessons learned from ACTIVE-AGE@home: Abstract Area: Frailty and Resilience

Partnership for Stronger Knowledge Systems in Guinea (PASCOR Guinea)

Active ageing, do's and dont's

Implementation of District.Team+ in Guinea: Assessing barriers, facilitators, and opportunities (The IDT study)

The Impact of Exogenous Ketones on Post-Exertional Recovery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Learning: what are we talking about? From learning to learning organisations and to learning health systems

Additional file 1: of Six weeks of strength endurance training decreases circulating senescence-prone T-lymphocytes in cytomegalovirus seropositive but not seronegative older women

MOESM6 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study

MOESM1 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study

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MOESM5 of Does public service motivation matter in Moroccan public hospitals? A multiple embedded case study

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