Facilities at the Human and Animal Physiology Group
At the Human and Animal Physiology Group, we perform research and educate students using sophisticated (molecular) techniques. We study metabolic physiology at the molecular, cellular and whole-organisms level. Find out more about our facilities!
Human Physiology Laboratory
Our human lab offers many facilities to study human physiology in a non-invasive manner. We can measure whole body respiration (ventilated hood), muscle oxygenation (using the NIRS).
Drosophila Physiology Laboratory
For in vivo experiments on physiological effects of drugs and lifestyle interventions, we also use Drosophila lines. They enable us to study the molecular physiological and functional effects of interventions.
Molecular Physiology and Functional Tissue Culture Laboratory
We study the molecular physiological effects of nutrients, foods and compounds in our molecular laboratory, using techniques such as cell culturing, western blot, RT-qPCR, (immuno)histochemistry, ELISA and many more.
Mouse Facility
Our mice are kept at the small animal care facility, where they are housed in climate and light-controlled rooms. We have facilities to measure food and water intake, activity, muscle strength, body composition (echo-MRI), and monitor ex-vivo heart and muscle function with the Langendorf system.
Energy Metabolism Laboratory
To support our research on metabolism, we have state-of-the-art facilities to measure functional metabolism of cells and tissues. Using the Oroboros and Seahorse systems, we are able to accurately analyse cellular metabolism. We are constantly improving our methods.