Translational Research in Immunosenescence, Gerontology and Geriatrics

Our mission is to make people age healthy

Aging is one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century that affects every aspect of society. TRIGG scientists combine multidisciplinary forces to tackle unhealthy ageing, striving for infinite healthy years in men and women. Read more about our mission


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TRIGG-overview 2025

May 5, 2025
Principal investigator Anton De Spiegeleer presented the 2025 year overview at the meeting on 28/03/2025. Below you can find his speech. Goedenavond beste sympathisanten van TRIGG, Mensen met een hart […]

TRIGG year meeting 2025

February 13, 2025
On March 28, we are hosting our second TRIGG Year Meeting, following a successful first edition last year. Join us on that Friday evening at the chapel of the University Hospital to discover […]

Geriatricians on the move

February 4, 2025
Sustainable solutions are needed to address the growing socioeconomic and ecological challenges of an ageing society, safeguarding the wellbeing of both people and the planet for the coming years and […]

Salivary Microbiome and Muscle Ageing

November 14, 2024
The Saliva and Muscle (SaMu) study investigates how the oral microbiome might be linked to sarcopenia, a condition where older adults experience accelerated muscle loss. While the gut microbiome’s role […]

TRIGG in the care homes: SeniorCare-project

September 18, 2024
TRIGG and the Ramen&Poel care campus in Ghent, part of the Korian care group, opened their brand-new SeniorCare room. This facility marks an important step in the collaboration between the […]

Streptococcus bacteria contribute to muscle wasting

June 4, 2024
Muscle wasting diseases, such as cancer cachexia and age-associated sarcopenia, have a profound and detrimental impact on functional independence, quality of life, and survival. Our understanding of the underlying mechanisms […]