GITools

Within GITools we use stem cell techniques to grow in vitro mini intestines from pigs and chickens. We use these mini intestines to test medicines and natural components for intestinal health. By using stem cells we can drastically reduce the use of laboratory animals

Objective

To establish in vitro methods to predict the health-promoting potential of natural feed products.

Results

We expect that stem cell-based intestinal models can help to predict health-promoting effects of natural food ingredients in pigs and chicken. 

Duration

01 September 2022 - 01 September 2026

Impact for education

The developed tissue culture techniques will be implemented in educational department, thus increasing the level of education. In addition, we create awareness in the student population regarding the use of animal tests and animal-based products when performing (human) research. 

Co-finance

RAAK-PRO04.003 

HU researchers involved in the research

  • Raymond Pieters | Professor | Research group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences & Chemistry
    Raymond Pieters
    • Professor
    • Research group: Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry
  • Cyrille Krul
    Cyrille Krul
    • Professor
    • Research group: Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry
  • Jean Paul ten Klooster | Researcher | Research group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry
    Jean Paul ten Klooster
    • Researcher
    • Research group: Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry
  • Kitty van Summeren | Researcher | Research group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences & Chemistry
    Kitty van Summeren
    • Researcher
    • Research group: Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry
  • Alex Kleinjan
    • Researcher

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Raymond Pieters | Professor | Research group Innovative Testing in Life Sciences & Chemistry

Raymond Pieters

  • Professor
  • Research group: Innovative Testing in Life Sciences and Chemistry