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Expertise
- Both fundamental and translational research focused on the underlying mechanisms, prevention and treatment of muscle weakness (dynapenia) and muscle atrophy (sarcopenia) at higher age, with particular interest for the role of inflammatory processes.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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FWOAL1143: Understanding the role of Strength Training In Muscle-to-immUne celL communication in Ageing, healTh & disEase - STIMULATE
Bautmans, I. (Administrative Promotor) & Njemini, R. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Fundamental
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BASGO13: OZR Basisfinanciering voor Grote Onderzoeksgroepen - DAP
Bautmans, I. (Administrative Promotor)
1/01/24 → 31/12/30
Project: Fundamental
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IRP22: The Gerontopole Brussels - Centre of expertise for Gerontology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel - Central theme: Active & Healthy Ageing
Bautmans, I. (Administrative Promotor), Verté, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Rossi, G. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Dierckx, E. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Clarys, P. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Scafoglieri, A. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Quinn, P. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Jansen, B. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Beckwée, D. (CoI (Co-Promotor)), Buyl, R. (CoI (Co-Promotor)) & Engelborghs, S. (CoI (Co-Promotor))
1/04/23 → 31/03/28
Project: Fundamental
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OZR4105: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - LSU (Lithuania), QIPO Orgesa
Bautmans, I. (Administrative Promotor)
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Fundamental
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OZR4340: Bilateral cooperation within the framework of a joint doctoral project: benchfee for joint PhD VUB - UC (Portugal), EBRAHIMPOUR NOSRANI Shiva
Bautmans, I. (Administrative Promotor)
1/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Fundamental
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Association of grip indicators with post-discharge recovery in geriatric and hip fracture inpatients
Swart, M., Geerds, M., Bautmans, I., De Dobbeleer, L., Lieten, S., Plácido da Silva, H., Tielemans, R., Bonneux, C., Schoon, Y., Peeters, G., Olde Rikkert, M., van Dartel, D. & Melis, R., Feb 2026, In: Experimental Gerontology. 214, 8 p., 113014.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dose-response relationship of resistance training and the effects on circulating biomarkers of inflammation or neuroplasticity in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Qipo, O., Gajauskaitė, G., Vints, W. A. J., Levin, O., Masiulis, N. & Bautmans, I., Jan 2026, In: Ageing Research Reviews. 113, 14 p., 102917.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Topological Versus Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters for Fall Risk Detection with IMU Sensors
Brahimetaj, R., Botti, E., Bautmans, I., Swinnen, E. & Jansen, B., 2 Jan 2026, Sensor-Based Activity Recognition and Artificial Intelligence - 10th International Workshop, iWOAR 2025, Proceedings. Durmaz Incel, Ö., Qin, J., Bieber, G. & Kuijper, A. (eds.). Sensor-Based Activity Recognition and Artificial Intelligence: Springer Nature, Vol. 16292. p. 156-171 16 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science; vol. 16292 LNCS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference paper
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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
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BIO101 in Sarcopenic Seniors at Risk of Mobility Disability: Results of a Double-Blind Randomised Interventional Phase 2b Trial
Fielding, R. A., Dao, M. M., Cannon, K., Desvarieux, M., Miller, S. S., Gimness, M. P., Brandon, D. M., Villareal, D. T., Bruyere, O., Bautmans, I., Rickner, K., Perry, R., Kritchevsky, S. B., Musi, N., Chehade, J. M., Kirstein, J. L., Gielen, E., Pickrell, P., Dilda, P. & Lafont, R. & 9 others, , Apr 2025, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 16, 2, 12 p., e13750.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Best oral presentation at the Winter Meeting of the Belgian Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics
Bautmans, I. (Recipient), 2004
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best oral presentation at the Winter Meeting of the Belgian Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics
Bautmans, I. (Recipient), 2001
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best poster at the Winter Meeting of the Belgian Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics
Bautmans, I. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
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Exploring the Trajectory of Muscle Endurance and Self-Perceived Fatigue: investigating the influence of Inflammation and Neuromuscular Alterations in Aging Populations
Louter, F. (Presenter) & Bautmans, I. (Supervisor)
3 Mar 2025 → 1 Sept 2026Activity: Other › Written proposal
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Three months of strength training can rejuvenate the immune system: evidence from the SPRINT-project
Mathot, E. (Speaker), Goens, A. (Contributor), Salimans, L. (Contributor), Njemini, R. (Contributor), Delaere, A. (Contributor), Renmans, W. (Contributor), Cao Dinh, H. (Contributor), Liberman, K. (Contributor), De Dobbeleer, L. (Contributor), Knoop, V. (Contributor), Onyema, O. (Contributor), Lieten, S. (Contributor), Gutermuth, J. (Contributor), Kortekaas, I. (Contributor) & Bautmans, I. (Contributor)
14 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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High blood pressure variability is a predictor of more limitations in advanced activities of daily living after a 2-year follow-up period in octogenarians : results from the BUTTERFLY Study
Saren, J. (Speaker), Knoop, V. (Contributor), Costenoble, A. (Contributor), Vermeiren, S. (Contributor), Vella Azzopardi, R. (Contributor), Lieten, S. (Contributor), Gorus, E. (Contributor), De Vriendt, P. (Contributor), Debain, A. (Contributor) & Bautmans, I. (Contributor)
14 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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Rejuvenation of the immune system following 3 months strength training: results from the SPRINT project
Mathot, E. (Speaker), Njemini, R. (Contributor), Goens, A. (Contributor), Salimans, L. (Contributor), Delaere, A. (Contributor), Renmans, W. (Contributor), Cao Dinh, H. (Contributor), Liberman, K. (Contributor), De Dobbeleer, L. (Contributor), Knoop, V. (Contributor), Onyema, O. (Contributor), Forti, L. N. (Contributor), Lieten, S. (Contributor), Gutermuth, J. (Contributor), Kortekaas, I. (Contributor) & Bautmans, I. (Contributor)
8 May 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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The role of autonomic dysfunction in the development of frailty and treatment of orthostatic hypotension
Debain, A. (Speaker), Saren, J. (Contributor) & Bautmans, I. (Contributor)
20 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
Press/Media
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La fatigue chez la personne âgée, un symptôme à ne pas prendre à la légère
7/05/10
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Oudere patiënten hebben meer last van postoperatieve vermoeidheid
18/03/10
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
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Thesis
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Contribution à l’étude de l’interaction cognitivo-motrice au cours du vieillissement sain et chez des patients présentant un trouble cognitif léger
Bautmans, I. (Jury), Gaillardin, F. ((PhD) Student) & Baudry, S. (Promotor), Baudry, S. (Promotor), 22 Feb 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Het effekt van thorakale mechanische vibraties op het adempatroon.
Bautmans, I. ((PhD) Student) & Lievens, P. (Promotor), Lievens, P. (Promotor), 1995Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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How to identify future fallers among older adults, based on gait patterns and using data mining
Bautmans, I. (Jury) & Gillain, S. ((PhD) Student), Petermans, J. (Promotor), 23 Oct 2018Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Onderzoek naar patronen van bewegingskoppeling in de lumbale wervelkolom met behulp van Driedimensionale Elektrogoniometrie.
Bautmans, I. ((PhD) Student) & Van Roy, P. (Promotor), Van Roy, P. (Promotor), 1997Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Reliability of 3D gyroscope-based gait parameters and their relationship with clinical indicators for fall risk in elderly persons
Mommaert, S. ((PhD) Student), Bautmans, I. (Promotor), Jansen, B. (Co-promotor) & Cattrysse, E. (Jury), 2013Student thesis: Master-after-master