The dengue research aims to understand the role of microbial translocation in severe dengue. In addition, studies are conducted to discover biomarkers of severe disease. Together with the department of epidemiology we will sequence virus strains of each outbreak in...
Projects
Combined Modality Treatment
Outcome of Combined Modality Treatment Employing Modern Chemotherapy with Cobalt Based Radiotherapy in Curaçao Background Many cancers are currently treated with the combination of radiotherapy and chemotherapy as a radiosensitizer (combined modality treatment,...
Antiviral
A folk remedy (Phytotherapy) may be an effective treatment for several diseases. The use of botanical remedies for the treatment of various ailments is very popular in Curaçao. The medicinal power of plants should not be trivialized. During the chikungunya virus...
Chikungunya
The chikungunya project aims to elucidate the factors that are involved in development of acute and chronic chikungunya. The department of virology together with the department of immunology will study the immune responses involved in acute and chronic disease....