Nicolas Bruffaerts

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Head of the Belgian aerobiological surveillance network

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Nicolas Bruffaerts is the Head of the Belgian aerobiological surveillance network at Sciensano, Belgium. His research primarily focuses on airborne fungal spores, pollen monitoring, and the impact of environmental factors on allergies, as reflected in his recent publications. He has contributed to advancements in automated detection methodologies and has engaged in comprehensive studies analyzing pollen concentrations and characteristics. His work is pivotal in enhancing public health understanding of respiratory issues related to airborne allergens.

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Scientific Prize "Dr et Mme D. Cuypers - Van Eeckoudt. Environnement et Santé"

Open Date: 2023-01-01

Close Date: 2023-01-01

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Impacts of nitrogen deposition in the natural environment on pollen allergy and respiratory infection outcomes in Belgium (NITROPOL-BE)

Open Date: 2021-01-15

Close Date: 2025-04-15

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Reconstructing four decades of spatio temporal airborne pollen levels for Belgium to assess the health impact (RETROPOLLEN)

Open Date: 2019-12-15

Close Date: 2024-03-15

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Advancing automated identification of airborne fungal spores: guidelines for cultivation and reference dataset creation

Analyzing the airborne birch and grass pollen monitoring network of Belgium

Wheezing Episodes in Children Before and After the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Brussels

The impact of ecosystem nitrogen enrichment on pollen allergy: a cross-sectional paired comparison study

Assessing uncertainty in airborne birch pollen modelling

Forecasting daily total pollen concentrations on a global scale

European pollen reanalysis, 1980–2022, for alder, birch, and olive

Airborne DNA: State of the art – Established methods and missing pieces in the molecular genetic detection of airborne microorganisms, viruses and plant particles

Variability in Alternaria alternata spore characteristics under different culture conditions: implications for automatic detection using air flow cytometry

Automatic detection of airborne pollen: an overview

Sentinel-2 satellite and HYSPLIT model suggest that local cereal harvesting substantially contribute to peak Alternaria spore concentrations

Development of the EAACI% season definition a backup for a global application

Daily heart rate characteristics, allergy symptom severity and mood in adults with allergic rhinitis

Reconstructing multi-decadal airborne birch pollen levels based on NDVI data and a pollen transport model

Higher airborne pollen concentrations correlated with increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, as evidenced from 31 countries across the globe

Association between local airborne tree pollen composition and surrounding land cover across different spatial scales in Northern Belgium

Long-Term Pollen Monitoring in the Benelux: Evaluation of Allergenic Pollen Levels and Temporal Variations of Pollen Seasons

Long-Term Pollen Monitoring in the Benelux: Evaluation of Allergenic Pollen Levels and Temporal Variations of Pollen Seasons

Higher airborne pollen concentrations correlated with increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, as evidenced from 31 countries across the globe

Collaborators (24)

Janet Davies

Lukas Dirr

Dr. Godfrey Philliam Apangu

Ana Catarina Galveias Jorge

Nicolas Dendoncker

David O'Connor

Jean-Marie Aerts

Mariusz Szymanowski

Helena Ribeiro

Ioanna Pyrri

Alexandra Penha

Athanasios Damialis

Clara-E Pogner

Concepcion De Linares

Paul Beggs

Catherine Pashley

Jesús Rojo

Stefanie Gilles

Piotr Rapiejko

Ana Rodrigues Costa

Loretta Pace

Małgorzata Werner

László Makra

Celia Antunes

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