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Lut Arckens is a Full Professor and Department Chair at the Department of Biology at KU Leuven. His research primarily focuses on animal physiology and neurobiology, specifically mechanisms of brain plasticity and cellular systems in mammals. He employs various proteomic technologies, such as 2D-DIGE and mass spectrometry imaging, to investigate the role of layer-specific proteins in visual and multi-sensory cortex plasticity. His current research projects include the study of aging killifish models to understand Parkinson's disease, employing these organisms to explore neurodegenerative conditions including the impact of aging on brain health. Lut actively contributes to several councils and committees within the university, reflecting his commitment to both academic leadership and research advancement in the field of biology.
KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Leading the Department of Biology, overseeing research and academic programs.
Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.