The application of liver organoids is very promising in the field of liver tissue engineering; however, it is still facing some limitations. One of the current major limitations is the matrix in which they are cultured. The mainly undefined and murine-originated tumor matrices derived from

Last updated on: 22-01-2024 - 17:28

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: Published in peer reviewed journal
In contrast to human medicine, standard imaging techniques for cardiac interventions, namely fluoroscopy, CT and MRI, cannot be used in horses because the size of their thorax is too large for the gantry (CT and MRI) or results in insufficient detail (fluoroscopy). Therefore, echocardiography is

Last updated on: 20-09-2023 - 10:28

Contact: Ingrid Vernemmen
Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: Still in development
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to assist the calving process in the cow and how to perform artifical insemination and rectal palpation in cows. Although training on living animals is

Last updated on: 28-06-2023 - 13:53

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: Still in development, History of use, Internally validated
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to handle cows and pigs in a correct and safe way. Although training on living animals is indispensable, a part of the training process can be performed on

Last updated on: 28-06-2023 - 13:53

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use, Internally validated
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to monitor and approach an animal under anesthesia. Furthermore, they need to learn ventilation techniques and comprehension of an anesthetic machine. An

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:14

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use, Internally validated
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. Endotracheal intubation after induction of anesthesia is an important and commonly performed procedure in veterinary practice. An important part of this training process can be performed on a simulator in

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:13

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use, Internally validated
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. The veterinarians in training need to learn how to rescuscitate an animal. A first important part of this training process can be performed on dummy models and simulators in the skillslab.

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:13

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: Still in development, History of use
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. A rectal purse string suture is a commonly performed small surgical procedure in veterinary practice. An important part of this training process can be performed on a simulator in the skillslab.

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:13

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use, Internally validated
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. Feline orchiectomy is an important and commonly performed procedure in small animal veterinary practice. An important part of this training process can be performed on a home-made dummy in the skillslab.

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:11

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use
In the skillslab, dummy models and simulators are used for teaching various clinical skills. Small animal ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy are important and commonly performed procedures in small animal veterinary practice. An important part of this training process can be performed on a home-made

Last updated on: 23-06-2023 - 17:11

Organisation: Ghent University (UGent)
Status: History of use, Published in peer reviewed journal