Koen Andries
Encyclopedia
Koen Andries is a Belgian
scientist working at Janssen Pharmaceutica
and professor at the University of Antwerp
. In 2005 he and his team published a discovery about a new di-Aryl
-Quinoline
-based drug (R207910
) which promises a shorter and simpler treatment
for Tuberculosis
(TB).
and obtained a PhD at the University of Ghent (Ghent
, Belgium
) in 1975. He continued his career at the university until 1982, when he started working at Janssen Pharmaceutica in Beerse
until 2004. In 2004 he continued his research at Tibotec
in Mechelen
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
scientist working at Janssen Pharmaceutica
Janssen Pharmaceutica
Janssen Pharmaceutica is pharmaceutical company, established in Belgium in 1953 by Paul Janssen. Its headquarters are located in Beerse, in the Campine region of the province of Antwerp, Belgium. It was created not as a subsidiary of a chemical factory but solely with the aim of conducting...
and professor at the University of Antwerp
University of Antwerp
The University of Antwerp is one of the major Belgian universities located in the city of Antwerp. The name is sometimes abbreviated as UA.-History:...
. In 2005 he and his team published a discovery about a new di-Aryl
Aryl
In the context of organic molecules, aryl refers to any functional group or substituent derived from an aromatic ring, be it phenyl, naphthyl, thienyl, indolyl, etc....
-Quinoline
Quinoline
Quinoline is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It has the formula C9H7N and is a colourless hygroscopic liquid with a strong odour. Aged samples, if exposed to light, become yellow and later brown...
-based drug (R207910
R207910
R207910 is an experimental diarylquinoline anti-tuberculosis drug, which was discovered by Koen Andries and his team at Janssen Pharmaceutica...
) which promises a shorter and simpler treatment
Tuberculosis treatment
Tuberculosis treatment refers to the medical treatment of the infectious disease tuberculosis .The standard "short" course treatment for TB is isoniazid, rifampicin , pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for two months, then isoniazid and rifampicin alone for a further four months...
for Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
(TB).
Career
He graduated as a VeterinarianVeterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
and obtained a PhD at the University of Ghent (Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
) in 1975. He continued his career at the university until 1982, when he started working at Janssen Pharmaceutica in Beerse
Beerse
Beerse is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the towns of Beerse proper and Vlimmeren. On 1 January 2006 Beerse had a total population of 16,482. By the end of 2007, this number had risen to 16,757. The total area is 37.48 km² which gives a...
until 2004. In 2004 he continued his research at Tibotec
Tibotec
Tibotec is a pharmaceutical company with a focus on research and development for the treatment of infectious diseases such as HIV , and Hepatitis C...
in Mechelen
Mechelen
Mechelen Footnote: Mechelen became known in English as 'Mechlin' from which the adjective 'Mechlinian' is derived...
.
Source
- Cohen, MEDICINE: New TB Drug Promises Shorter, Simpler Treatment, Science 10 December 2004: 1872
- World: New Drugs Show Promise In Fight Against Tuberculosis
- New tuberculosis antibiotic may shorten treatment time, fight drug-resistant strains
External links
- Koen Andries (University of Antwerp)