Goodhealth and wellbeing
Research
All the "goodhealth and wellbeing" publications on the UNamur research portal.
Social impact and actions
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From life sciences to healthResearch conducted at the Namur Research Institute for Life Sciences (NARILIS) aims at advancing scientific and medical knowledge for the benefit of patients. Basic research in life sciences is crucial to improve our understanding of normal and pathological processes in the human body. This exploratory research opens the door to substantial progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Researchers of the University of Namur have developed strong relationships with field physicians at CHU UCL Namur hospital. These close ties are a unique opportunity to build bridges between basic research and clinical practice, and to work in a translational manner. On the one hand, questions raised by clinicians will guide scientists towards new research paths. On the other hand, some of the scientific discoveries may be translated to clinical applications, and ultimately improve patient care. NARILIS is actively contributing to the fight against cancer, infectious diseases, thrombosis, diabetes, obesity, inflammatory diseases, disorders of the nervous system, skin diseases and the effects of ageing. NARILIS also offers its expertise and resources to participate in the global efforts to tackle public health emergencies, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. |
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Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE)Research at the Institute of Life, Earth and Environment (ILEE) is relevant to several of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For example, we study the impact of multiple stressors (chemical, physical or pathogenic) and/or pollutants (pesticides, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, neurotoxins, atmospheric residues) on organisms but also on ecosystems, and solutions are sought to strengthen their resistance and resilience and/or limit harmful products (e.g. immuno-stimulation, search for alternative pharmaceuticals). Furthermore, by prospecting and characterising geological resources (water, metals and other raw materials) and by integrating human use over the centuries, from Antiquity to the current Anthropocene, ILEE contributes to the sustainable management of natural resources, including architecture and art. The transition to a more sustainable agriculture is investigated through the concept of ecosystem services via mapping, modelling and integrated assessment. The consequences of climate change on human migration or the interactions between the different agents responsible for the transmission of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases are also at the heart of ILEE's research. Read more... |
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Ethics and technologyOne of the research themes of the Namur Digital Institute (NaDI) is "Ethics and Technology". Information technologies are deeply involved in the formation of the contemporary human condition and its social organisation. In a way, these technologies are "micro-politics" that endorse, in their concepts and conceptions, moral and political choices affecting our relationships to ourselves, to others and to the world. They are both a social construction and a social constraint. More about NaDI... |
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UNamur Student Harassment Protection (PHARE)PHARE is part of a global plan to fight against moral, physical or sexual harassment and to fight against aggression and violence against UNamur students and doctoral students. Training (in french)07 Nov 2022 | Prevention of gender-based and sexual violence in student party environments - module 1 |
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The UNamur Medical and Psychological CentreThe Medical and Psychological Centre organises health promotion activities for students. More information (in French) here...
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Created with the support of the FIRST Spin-off programme of the SPW Research, QUALIblood is a laboratory specialised in thrombosis and haemostasis which aims to help companies or public organisations to develop innovative medicines that reduce the risks of thrombotic disease. In addition to this theme, the spin-off also contributes to the development of diagnostic tests. More information here... |
