Research projects within PRECISE
Current projects
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The role of ion channels in endometriosis and ovarian cancer
What part does ion channels play in the pathogenesis of endometriosis and the related disease ovarian cancer? This project is generating new fundamental knowledge, which can provide the basis for future diagnostics and therapy.
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Identifying new biomarkers for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
By identifying biomarkers in saliva and sebum, earlier diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease could be possible. This is the aim of the research within the project Exploiting Advanced Metabolomics and Lipid Profiling for Identification of Novel Non-invasive Biomarkers of Parkinson's Disease (BioPARK).
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Health development in students with intellectual disabilities through philosophical conversations
The project Philosophical Conversations in Adapted Primary Schools aims to increase knowledge about the impact that participation in philosophical conversations has on the development of socio-emotional and existential health in children in adapted primary school.
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Design and Maintain Healthy Urban Design for Walking
The aim of the project is to increase knowledge about how pedestrian traffic can be increased, and how the safety situation for this mode of transport can be improved, by combining knowledge from a broad architectural perspective, with health science, policy research and innovation.
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Development of New Photoacoustic Technology for Tissue Examination
The project MUFS2D – Multimodal Photoacoustic Sensor Technology for Simultaneous 2D Imaging and Functionalisation of Tissue – aims to build and develop knowledge about a new multimodal medical diagnostic technology that is a combination of traditional ultrasound technology and photoacoustics fused i...
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Evaluating proactive internet-based intervention facilitating active life in chronic diseases
The research project aims to develop and evaluate the internet-based intervention program ”Strategies for Empowering activities in Everyday life” (SEE) in Primary Health Care early in the care process. The project will focus on the feasibility, benefit and implementation of the intervention program ...
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HeartSmart: Using design co-creation to develop healthier cities
A deeper understanding on how smart city design can lead to a healthier city, for its inhabitants, business owners, and visitors.
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Supervised exercise Treatment of spondyloARthritis using Virtual Reality and machine learning
In this project, we will use VR-goggles for specific tests and training exercises for mobility, balance and movement control in people with axial spondylarthritis.
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Early detection of prostate cancer by analysis of circulating tumor cells
Metastases and spread of the tumor outside of the prostate are the prominent and leading cause of morbidity and mortality for prostate cancer (PC) patients. Today, there are no available cures. The project “Isolation and analysis of circulating tumor cells for prostate cancer detection in whole bloo...
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Sustainable Innovations for Children Travelling Actively 3.0
Lack of physical activity threatens children's health in the long run. The SICTA 3.0 project aims to increase knowledge about how social norms interact with health behaviour, which here specifically refers to children's healthy and independent mobility.
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Early detection of risk for diseases using environmental forensics
The project Early detection of risk for diseases using environmental forensics (ED2EF) aims to increase the knowledge of how our health is affected by our environment, with focus on water quality.
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Promoting health and social interaction for school children with decreased sound tolerance
This project aims to achieve better understanding for the needs of children with decreased sound tolerance in a school setting.
Completed projects
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Start-up projects 2022
28 approved start-up projects were granted funding within PRECISE 2022. Together, the projects repre...