
Universitair Ziekenhuis Antwerpen
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- Drie Eikenstraat 655
Sponsor Overview
Specializations
Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Immunotherapy
Research activity in acute myeloid leukemia centers on relapse prevention, post-remission disease control, and immune-based approaches using dendritic cell vaccination and WT1-targeted therapies. The sponsor also supports work in advanced and refractory solid tumors with similar antigen-directed immunotherapy strategies.
- Relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia
- WT1 mRNA-electroporated dendritic cell vaccination
- Advanced or refractory solid tumors
These studies reflect a strong interest in therapeutic cancer immunology and cell-based treatment concepts in difficult-to-treat malignancies.
Thoracic and Gastrointestinal Oncology
The sponsor funds studies in malignant pleural mesothelioma, colon carcinoma, and selected advanced tumors of the pancreas, esophagus, liver, and ovaries. Research spans immunotherapy combinations, perioperative cancer care, and survival-focused treatment strategies in progressive disease.
- Malignant pleural mesothelioma
- Colon carcinoma
- Advanced gastrointestinal and ovarian tumors
Additional work includes somatostatin analogue management in neuroendocrine tumours, broadening the oncology portfolio across thoracic and digestive cancers.
Neuro-Oncology and Pediatric Neurologic Disease
Clinical research includes glioblastoma, high-grade glioma, and diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, with attention to adjuvant immune-based strategies in both adult and pediatric settings. The sponsor also supports studies in multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis, including tolerogenic cell therapies aimed at immune modulation.
- Glioblastoma and high-grade glioma
- Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma
- Multiple sclerosis and progressive multiple sclerosis
This area combines neuro-oncology with neuroimmunology, including investigational approaches based on myelin-directed and tumor-directed cellular therapies.
Inflammatory, Infectious, and Critical Care Conditions
Research extends to acute myocarditis, chronic hepatitis B infection, and care optimization for critically ill patients. These studies address immune-mediated cardiac disease, viral persistence, and fluid management in intensive care.
- Acute myocarditis
- Chronic hepatitis B infection
- Critical care fluid management
The sponsor also includes work on pediatric sedation and related procedural care, adding a service-oriented clinical research component.
Reproductive, Ophthalmic, and Endocrine-Related Care
Additional studies cover infertility in women with tubal patency assessment, pediatric cataract surgery support, and growth-related treatment in children with short predicted height. These areas reflect interest in reproductive medicine, pediatric ophthalmology, and endocrine growth disorders.
- Infertility and tubal evaluation
- Pediatric cataract
- Short predicted height
These projects broaden the sponsor’s clinical research activity beyond oncology and neurology into specialized women’s health, pediatric eye care, and growth medicine.
Sponsored Trials
Data & Insights
This sponsor works with 50 molecules, of which 4 are not being studied by other sponsors.
This sponsor has worked with 81 sites across their trial portfolio.
Therapeutic Focus
- 1.Neoplasms10 trials853 other sponsors
- 2.Immune system processes6 trials65 other sponsors
- 3.Therapeutics6 trials87 other sponsors
- 4.Nervous System Diseases3 trials449 other sponsors
- 5.Digestive System Diseases2 trials280 other sponsors
- 6.Immune System Diseases2 trials322 other sponsors
- 7.Respiratory Tract Diseases2 trials277 other sponsors
- 8.Anesthesia and Analgesia1 trial100 other sponsors
- 9.Cardiovascular Diseases1 trial359 other sponsors
- 10.Eye Diseases1 trial138 other sponsors
- 11.Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications1 trial142 other sponsors
- 12.Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases1 trial249 other sponsors
- 13.Hormonal diseases1 trial89 other sponsors
- 14.Not possible to specify1 trial220 other sponsors
- 15.Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena1 trial33 other sponsors
- 16.Virus Diseases1 trial182 other sponsors
Partnered Research Centres
81 centres- Address
- Via Dell' Eremo 9, 23900 Lecco
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- Merestraat 80, 9300 Aalst
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- Ringlaan 15, 9900 Eeklo
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- Gouwelozestraat 100, 8400 Ostend
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- Deltalaan 1, 8800 Roeselare
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