Earlier this month, the 18th Spanish Herpetological Congress took place in Barcelona, Spain. The congress served as an important meeting point for researchers dedicated to the study and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Our WHG team member, Eduardo Fernández Meléndez, attended the event and presented his latest research. Eduardo presenting the results of his latest research. A congress offers a great opportunity to exchange knowledge, connect with colleagues, and share

Earlier this month in Bonn, Germany, the 23rd European Congress of Herpetology was held. This international meeting brought together researchers who study amphibians and reptiles. The attendees could exchange knowledge, present new findings, and share their passion for these remarkable animals. Among the many participants, our Wildlife Health Ghent (WHG) team was well represented! The WHG team at the 23rd European Congress of Herpetology in Bonn! A congress is a great opportu

Last week, Emma and Ruth had the opportunity to dip their toes (and then quickly jump all in!) into the world of proteomics at the Belgian Proteomics Association (BePA) Summer School , hosted at VIB. What started as a curiosity turned into an incredibly enriching and inspiring week. Here is their feedback: "In our work, we aim to use proteomics to investigate the proteins involved in the initial host-pathogen interaction . Before penetration and invasive growth in the host sk

Several WHG researchers had the opportunity to present their work at international congresses.