HNN3.0

Project cooperationUpdated on 8 January 2026

Benefits of non-pharmacological interventions to improve health and prevent NCDs

Professor at Université Libre de Bruxelles

Brussels, Belgium

About

Expertise with the following measurements:

  1. Qualitative: questionnaires, semi-structured interviews…

  2. Quantitative:

    • Stress: heart rate variability (HRV), electrodermal activity, salivary cortisol…

    • Fatigue resistance: endurance tests, threshold estimation based on HRV, lactate measurement…

    • Neurophysiological and movement analysis techniques

    • Metabolism: VO₂, metabolomics…

    • Respiratory function: patterns and activity of respiratory centers

    • Cardiovascular function: echocardiography & flow-mediated dilation (FMD)

    • Body composition: DXA…

    • Physical activity tracking and energy expenditure

    • Virtual immersive rooms to improve (emotional) well-being and as an rehabilitation tool

Topic

  • DESTINATION 1: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-STAYHLTH-02: Behavioural interventions as primary prevention for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among young people
  • DESTINATION 2: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-ENVHLTH-05: Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research
  • DESTINATION 3: HORIZON-HLTH-2026-01-DISEASE-09: Multisectoral approach to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases: implementation research maximising collaboration and coordination with sectors and in settings beyond the healthcare system (GACD)

Type

  • Partner seeks Consortium/Coordinator

Organisation

Université Libre de Bruxelles

University

Brussels, Belgium

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