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Researcher

Tom Gheysens

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44 Results

2026

Structure-function relationship of methacryloyl-modified gelatin revealed by proteomics and 3D modeling

Laurens ParmentierFabrice BrayJoeri Van MeersscheTom GheysensEvelien WynendaeleChristian RolandoSandra Van VlierbergheNele Pien

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY

2025

GelMA as scaffold material for epithelial cells to emulate the small intestinal microenvironment

Inez RoegiersTom GheysensManon MinsartPieter De ClercqKim VanbeversluysNikoletta RaćGrzegorz StrokaJana De CroockTom Van de WielePeter Dubruel et al.

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

2024

Effect of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) on iodine release from acrylate-endcapped urethane-based poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogels as antibacterial wound dressing

Arn MignonTom GheysensSander WalraetPieter TackPetra RigoleTom CoenyeLaszlo VinczeSandra Van VlierberghePeter Dubruel

A1 Journal Article in MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE

2022

Characterization of biocompatible polymers as scaffold material to mimic the small intestinal in vitro microenvironment

Inez RoegiersMarta Calatayud ArroyoTom GheysensNikoletta RaćGrzegorz StrokaPeter DubruelTom Van de Wiele

Proteomics as a tool to gain next level insights into photo-crosslinkable biopolymer modifications

Nele PienFabrice BrayTom GheysensLiesbeth TytgatChristian RolandoDiego MantovaniPeter DubruelSandra Van Vlierberghe

A1 Journal Article in BIOACTIVE MATERIALS

2021

Thiol-norbornene gelatin hydrogels : influence of thiolated crosslinker on network properties and high definition 3D printing

Jasper Van HoorickAgnes DobosMarica MarkovicTom GheysensLana Van DammePeter GruberLiesbeth TytgatJürgen Van ErpsHugo ThienpontPeter Dubruel et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOFABRICATION

2019

Electrospinning repellents in polyvinyl alcohol-nanofibres for obtaining mosquito-repelling fabrics

Lucy CieraLynda BeladjalLieve Van LanduytDavid MengerMaarten HoldingaJohan MertensLieva Van LangenhoveKaren De ClerckTom Gheysens

A1 Journal Article in ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE

Orthogonal tandem oxidative carboxylation of styrene by VPOM@CTF@PA-4,6 nanofiber

Sander BossierParviz Gohari DerakhshandehAnna KaczmarekEva LoccufierTom GheysensPascal Van Der VoortKaren De ClerckPeter DubruelKaren Leus

2018

Chitosan functionalized poly-ε-caprolactone electrospun fibers and 3D printed scaffolds as antibacterial materials for tissue engineering applications

Myriam G TardajosGiuseppe CamaMamoni DashLara MisseeuwTom GheysensChristian GorzelannyTom CoenyePeter Dubruel

A1 Journal Article in CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS

Exploring the use of native spider silk as an optical fiber for chemical sensing

Kenny Hey TowDesmond M ChowFritz VollrathIsabelle DicaireTom GheysensLuc Thevenaz

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LIGHTWAVE TECHNOLOGY

Life from the ashes : survival of dry bacterial spores after very high temperature exposure

Lynda BeladjalTom GheysensJames S CleggMohamed AmarJohan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in EXTREMOPHILES

2017

A note on the depth-from-defocus mechanism of jumping spiders

Aleke NolteDaniel HennesDario IzzoChristian BlumVerena V HafnerTom Gheysens

A2 Journal Article in BIOMIMETICS (BASEL)

Exploring innovative radiation shielding approaches in space : a material and design study for a wearable radiation protection spacesuit

M VuoloG BaioccoS BarbieriL BocchiniM GiraudoTom GheysensC LobascioA Ottolenghi

A1 Journal Article in LIFE SCIENCES IN SPACE RESEARCH

2016

Dry-spun silk produces native-like fibroin solutions

Maxime Boulet-AudetChris HollandTom GheysensFritz Vollrath

A1 Journal Article in BIOMACROMOLECULES

From spider webs to a fibre-optic chemical sensor

Kenny Hey TowDesmond ChowFritz VollrathIsabelle DicaireTom GheysensLuc Thévenaz

Weaving our way towards a new generation of fibre-optic chemical sensors based on spider silk

Kenny Hey TowDesmond M ChowLuc ThevenazFrits VollrathIsabelle DicaireTom Gheysens

2015

Beyond astronaut's capabilities : the current state of the art

Jessica GemignaniTom GheysensLeopold Summerer

Shedding light on the optical properties of spider silk fiber

Desmond M ChowKenny Hey TowFritz VollrathIsabelle DicaireTom GheysensLuc Thévenaz

Spider silk : a novel optical fibre for biochemical sensing

Kenny Hey TowDesmond M ChowFritz VollrathIsabelle DicaireTom GheysensLuc Thévenaz

2014

Evaluation of textile substrates for dispensing synthetic attractants for malaria mosquitoes

Collins K MweresaWolfgang R MukabanaPhilemon OmusulaBruno OtienoTom GheysensWillem TakkenJoop JA van Loon

A1 Journal Article in PARASITES & VECTORS

Morphological and material properties of polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) fibres with spores incorporated

Lucy Wanjiru CieraLynda BeladjalXavier AlmerasTom GheysensLieve Van LanduytJohan MertensVincent NierstraszLieva Van Langenhove

A1 Journal Article in FIBRES & TEXTILES IN EASTERN EUROPE

Resistance of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens spores to melt extrusion process conditions

Lucy Wanjiru CieraLynda BeladjalXavier AlmerasTom GheysensVincent NierstraszLieva Van LangenhoveJohan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in FIBRES & TEXTILES IN EASTERN EUROPE

2013

A model system to study resistance of biological compounds to melt extrusion process parametres

Lucy Wanjiru CieraLynda BeladjalXavier AlmerasTom GheysensJohan MertensVincent NierstraszLieva Van Langenhove

Resistance of biological compounds as a function of melt extrusion process parameters

Lucy Wanjiru CieraLynda BeladjalXavier AlmerasTom GheysensJohan MertensVincent NierstraszLieva Van Langenhove

2012

A poisonous surprise under the coat of the African crested rat

Jonathan KingdonBernard AgwandaMargaret KinnairdTimothy O'BrienChristopher HollandTom GheysensMaxime Boulet-AudetFritz Vollrath

A1 Journal Article in PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Bio-based mosquito repellent textiles to fight malaria and dengue

Lucy Wanjiru CieraTom GheysensXavier AlmerasVincent NierstraszLieva Van Langenhove

NO BUG: novel release system and bio based unitilities for mosquito repellent textiles and garments

Lieva Van LangenhoveTom Gheysens

Regenerative potential of silk conduits in repair of peripheral nerve injury in adult rats

W HuangR BegumT BarberV IbbaNCH TeeM HussainM ArastooQ YangLG RobsonS Lesage et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS

2011

Demineralization enables reeling of wild Silkmoth cocoons

Tom GheysensAndrew CollinsSuresh RainaFritz VollrathDavid P Knight

A1 Journal Article in BIOMACROMOLECULES

2010

Modulation of cell growth on exposure to silkworm and spider silk fibers

Osnat HakimiTom GheysensFritz VollrathMichael F GrahnDavid P KnightPankaj Vadgama

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART A

2009

Bone-like resorbable silk-based scaffolds for load-bearing osteoregenerative applications

Andrew M CollinsNick JV SkaerTom GheysensDavid KnightCaroline BertramHelmtrud I RoachRichard OC OreffoSonja Von-AulockTeodoro BarisJohn Skinner et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED MATERIALS

2008

Biocompatibility and biodegradability of spider egg sac silk

Kris GellynckPeter VerdonkRamses ForsythKarl AlmqvistEls Van NimmenTom GheysensJohan MertensLieva Van LangenhovePaul KiekensGust Verbruggen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE

Silkworm and spider silk scaffolds for chondrocyte support

Kris GellynckPeter VerdonkEls Van NimmenKarl AlmqvistTom GheysensGustaaf SchoukensLieva Van LangenhovePaul KiekensJohan MertensAugust Verbruggen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE

2007

Regenerative potential of silk conduits following peripheral nerve injury

WL HuangR BegumQ YangTom GheysensN SkaerV KingD KnightJV Priestley

Silk inverse opals from template-directed b-sheet transformation of regenerated silk fibroin

Victoria M SwinerdAndrew M CollinsNicholas JV SkaerTom GheysensStephen Mann

A2 Journal Article in SOFT MATTER

2006

POSTER: Chondrocyte growth in porous spider silk 3D-scaffolds

Kris GellynckPETER VERDONKKarl AlmqvistEls Van NimmenTom GheysensJohan MertensLieva Van LangenhoveGustaaf SchoukensPaul KiekensAugust Verbruggen

2005

Chondrocyte growth in porous spider silk 3D-Scaffolds

Kris GellynckPeter VerdonkKF AlmqvistEls Van NimmenTom GheysensJohan MertensLieva Van LangenhovePaul KiekensAugust Verbruggen

Egg sac structure of Zygiella x-notata (Arachnida, Araneidae)

Tom GheysensLynda BeladjalKris GellynckEls Van NimmenLieva Van LangenhoveJohan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ARACHNOLOGY

Modeling of the stress-strain behavior of egg sac silk of the spider Araneus diadematus

Els Van NimmenKris GellynckTom GheysensLieva Van LangenhoveJohan Mertens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ARACHNOLOGY

2004

Modeling of the stress behaviour of cocoon silk of the spider Araneus diadematus

Els Van NimmenKris GellynckLieva Van LangenhoveTom GheysensJohan Mertens

Silk fibers of Araneus diadematus and Zygielle x-notata (Araneidae - Arachnida)

Tom GheysensLynda BeladjalEls Van NimmenLieva Van LangenhoveJohan Mertens

2003

Cocoon construction in Araneus Diadematus and Zygiella x-notata (Araneidae - Arachnida)

Tom GheysensLynda BeladjalD DE BAKKEREls Van NimmenJohan Mertens

In vivo and in vitro testing of biocompatibility and biodegradability of spider cocoon silk

Kris GellynckD DE BAKKEREls Van NimmenPeter VerdonkKarl AlmqvistTom GheysensLieva Van LangenhoveJohan MertensAugust Verbruggen

2002

Research and development of spider silk for biomedical applications

Els Van NimmenKris GellynckDomir De BakkerTom GheysensJohan MertensPaul KiekensLieva Van Langenhove