Molecular Developmental Physiology and Signal Transduction
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Molecular Developmental Physiology and Signal Transduction research group!
Together with other groups, we are integrated in the Division of Animal Physiology and Neurobiology of the Department of Biology (K.U.Leuven).
Our institute is located in the historical centre of Leuven
This research group is investigating the physiological role and biochemical-biophysical mode of action of neural and endocrine messenger molecules in developmental processes. These processes are studied in an evolutionary context by comparative approaches.
Recent Publications
- CRF/DH inhibits food intake and reproduction - Van Wielendaele et al.
- Role of PKA in Desert Locust gregarization behavior - Ott/Verlinden et al.
- Microarray analysis of desert locust phases - Badisco et al.
- G protein-coupled receptor for allatotropin-like peptides - Horodyski et al.
- Control of proteolytic digestion in insects - van Hoef et al.
- Discovery of potent NK1 and opioid receptor ligands - Ballet et al.
- Desert Locust CNS EST database - Badisco et al.
- Final steps in locust JH biosynthesis - Marchal et al.
- Drosophila receptor for myoinhibitory peptides (MIPs) Poels/Van Loy et al.
- Molecular evolution of the pacifastin family of peptides Breugelmans et al.
- Characterization of desert locust insulin-related peptide Badisco et al.
- Potent and selective mu-opioid receptor antagonists Fichna et al.
- Molecular identification of bursicon and its receptor Mendive/Van Loy et al.
Interested?
Very motivated students or researchers interested in joining the group or scientists interested in collaboration should contact Prof. J. Vanden Broeck. Opportunities for funding of travel and subsistence are available at several granting agencies (international students, doctoral students, researchers, Marie Curie actions).
Current vacancies : postdocs, PhDstudents
Contact details
Research group of Molecular Developmental Physiology and Signal Transduction
Postbus 02465
Naamsestraat 59
B-3000 Leuven
Belgium
Tel. +32 16 32 42 60
Fax +32 16 32 39 02
E-mail: Jozef.vandenbroeck@bio.kuleuven.be
