PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF EXERCISE
| Research | Team | Collaborations | Publications |
RESEARCH
Our research focuses on physiology and biochemistry of exercise. We attempt to highlight and to explain the molecular mechanisms induced by physical activity that lead to muscle hypertrophy and remodeling or, conversely, to muscle atrophy during a prolonged physical inactivity or during aging. The ultimate goal is to emphasize the fundamental processes by which exercise exerts its beneficial effects on health. This research contributes to identify useful drug targets and leads to the justification for using exercise as a tool for primary and secondary prevention.
Meanwhile, we have developed an applied research aimed at optimizing athletic performance. This research program is based on knowledge acquired in the more fundamental work and makes the link between the activity of the laboratory and sports federations, trainers and athletes.
The current project 
is:
- Role of Toll-like receptors 2 and 4 in muscle remodelling induced by exercise and nutrients
TEAM
Principal Investigator
- Marc FRANCAUX, PhD, Head of the research group
- Louise DELDICQUE
Postdoctorante Fellows
- Julie Rodriguez, Postdoctorate Fellow
PhD Students
- Rodrigo Fernandez, PhD Student
- Céline SCHWALM, PhD Student
- Sophie DEMEESTER, PhD Student
- Cheryl HICKMANN, PhD Student
Technical and administrative staff
- Damien NASLAIN, Technician
- Cathy FRIAND, Administrative Assistant
Scientific Collaborators
COLLABORATIONS
National collaborations
- A. Decottignies, JP Thissen, L. Bertrand, JB Dumoulin, PF Latere, UCL
International collaborations
- L. Fasson, Université Jean Monnet, France
- E. Richter, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
- D. Bishop, University of Victoria, Australia
- G. Millet, Université de Lausanne, Switzerland
- P. Atherton, University of Nottingham, UK
- H. Degens, University of Manchester, UK
- R. Jaspers, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands