PROF. ROMAIN PAUWELS AWARDS
With the aim of promoting excellence in scientific research, these two prizes recognise the two best original articles in respiratory medicine published in an international journal during the year preceding their award.
1st prize : 2 500 € 2nd prize : 1 000 €
AWARD 2024 – 1st prize
Hannelore VAN EECKHOUTTE (UGent)
Pathophysiology of COPD: tracing the cell death cascade to identify a target
The RIPK1 protein plays a central role in programmed cell death and inflammation, two key factors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study demonstrated increased RIPK1 expression in several types of lung cells in COPD patients and in mice exposed to cigarette smoke.
Genetic or pharmacological inhibition of RIPK1 kinase activity significantly reduced…