Prof. Gerard Bryan Gonzales (PhD)
Associate professor (Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UGent)
Chair of NutriGhent – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Nutrition Platform
Research focus
My research centers on the important role of nutrition in health, with a focus on how malnutrition affects individuals, including those with cancer. In my lab, we work to understand the molecular basis of malnutrition to develop effective nutritional therapies.
Cancer patients often experience malnutrition, particularly muscle loss (cachexia) and changes in metabolism, which can impact their recovery. We aim to find ways to monitor and address these issues early to help improve patient outcomes.
Additionally, we use advanced omics analyses and molecular epidemiology to study the factors and mechanisms that contribute to diseases like cancer in large populations, which can inform better prevention and treatment strategies.
Research team
- dr. Desirée Dorleijn (MD, PhD) – principal investigator
- Keshav Srinivasa – statistician
Contact & links
- Lab address: Ghent University - Faculty of medicine, Department of Public Health, UZ - 4K3, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 GENT
- NutriGhent – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Nutrition Platform
- Prof. Gerard Bryan Gonzales is interested to receive invitations for presentations or talks