Welcome to the Research Cluster Reproduction, Genetics and Regenerative Medicine
The research cluster RGRG is linked to the Centre for Medical Genetics, Centre for Reproductive Medicine and the Department of Paediatrics of the UZ Brussel and consists of several research groups:
The research group Reproduction and Genetics (REGE), focuses on human development and clinical genetics.
The research group Biology of the Testis (BITE), focuses on spermatogonial stem cells and spermatogenesis, and the possibilities for treating sterility caused by the loss or the lack of spermatogonial stem cells. A second research focus is the differentiation of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) into functional male gametes.
The research group Follicular Biology (FOBI) has developed in vitro systems to grow ovarian follicles and to mature oocytes. A current focus is the development of non-invasive technology for testing the oocyte's maturity and for the prediction of embryo quality.
The research group Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (GTRM) is headed by T. VandenDriessche & M. Chuah and focuses primarily on the development and validation of gene and (stem) cell therapy for major health- and life-threatening genetic disorders. The group has 20 years of experience in this field.
The research group Reproduction and Immunology (REIM).
The research group Moeder en Kind (Mother and Child) (MOKI).
The research group Neurogenetics (NEGE).