Avinash Jayaswal

Areas of expertise and specialization

Awards

• Arthrex Scholarship in 2016 for Stem Cell training, Bologna, Italy   
• Ipsen Scholarhip for EAU congress, 2014, Stockholm, Sweden   
• Astellas Scholarship for French Society of Urology, 2013, Paris   
• Janssens Scholarship EAU congress, 2013, Milan, Italy   
• Coloplast Scholarship for BAU congress, 2012, Brussels, Belgium   
• Novartis Scholarhip for ASN congress, 2011, Philadelphia, USA   
• Resident Advisor, Student Housing, ULB-Erasme, 2008-10   
• Member, Social Affairs Council, UCL, 2005-06   

Treatments

• Trauma

Professional Society Memberships

• Royal Belgian Society for Surgery, American Society of Nephrology

Articles and Publications

• 2015    Roumeguère T, Broeders N, Jayaswal A, Rorive S, Quackels T, Pozdzik A, Arlt VM, Schmeiser HH, Nortier JL. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin therapy in non-muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma after renal transplantation for end-stage aristolochic acid nephropathy. Transplantation International. 2015 Feb; 28(2): 199-205.

  2012    Antoine MH, Jayaswal A, Redjeb R, Husson C, Declèves AE, Giordano L, Baudoux T, Caron N, Roumeguère T, Ledbetter S, Pozdzik A, Nortier JL. Aristolochic acid-induced endothelial cell toxicity is attenuated by anti-Transforming Growth Factor-β antibody. Benelux Kidney Meeting, Eindhoven, Netherlands. (poster)

  2011    Jayaswal A, Quackels T, Broeders N, Rorive S, Lemy A, Pozdzik A, Idrissi M, Nortier JL, Roumeguère T. BCG therapy in CIS and high grade bladder urothelial carcinoma after renal transplant. Belgian Association of Urology, Ghent, Belgium. (poster)

  2011    Jayaswal A, Roumeguère T, Broeders N, Quackels T, Rorive S, Lemy A, Nortier JL. Tolerance and efficacy of intravesical BCG treatment in non-muscle-invasive bladder carcinoma after renal transplantation. American Society of Nephrology, Philadelphia, USA. (poster)

  2011    Jayaswal A, Roumeguère T, Broeders N, Quackels T, Rorive S, Lemy A, Nortier JL. Tolérance et efficacité du BCG endovésical dans le traitement des cancers non musculo-invasifs de la vessie après transplantation rénale. 13ème réunion commune de la Société Française de Néphrologie et la Société Francophone de Dialyse, Bordeaux, France. (poster)

  2008    Frantz A, Clarkson C, Rahrmann E, Kastenberg Z, Sandquist L, Felten M, Jayaswal A, Reyes M, Verfaillie C, O’Brien T. Characterization of Dog Multi-Potent Adult Progenitor Stem Cells. Points of Pride Symposium, University of Minnesota, St Paul, USA. (poster)

  2007    Frantz A, Clarkson C, Rahrmann E, Kastenberg Z, Sandquist L, Felten M, Jayaswal A, Reyes M, Verfaillie C, O’Brien T. Characterization of Dog Multipotent Adult Progenitor Cells. Merial-NIH National Veterinary Scholars Symposium. Bethesda, USA. (poster)

  2006    O’Brien T, Rahrmann E, Sandquist L, Kastenberg Z, Jayaswal A, Clarkson CE, Donahue R, Verfaillie C. Preliminary Evidence of Multipotent Stem Cells Derived from Adult Canine Bone Marrow. International Society of Stem Cell Research, Toronto, Canada. (poster)

  2004    Rickers C, Gallegos R, Seethamraju RT, Wang X, Swingen C, Jayaswal A, Rahrmann EP, Kastenberg ZJ, Clarkson CE, Bianco R, O'Brian T, Verfaillie C, Bolman RM 3rd, Wilke N, Jerosch-Herold M. Applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy. Journal of Interventional Cardiology, 2004; 17(1): 37-46.

  2003    Gallegos R, Jayaswal A, Clarkson C, Rahrmann E, Kastenberg ZJ, Bianco R, O’Brian  T, Verfaillie C, Bolman RM 3rd, Wilke N, Jerosch-Herold M, Verfaillie C. Bone Marrow Induced Myocardial Restoration in the Canine Model. American Society of Hematology, San Diego, USA. (poster)

  2003    Gallegos R, Wang  X, Jayaswal A, Rahrmann E, Jones R, Kastenberg ZJ, Clarkson CE, Bianco R, O'Brian T, Verfaillie C, Bolman RM 3rd. MRI Demonstrates Improved Regional Myocardial Strain Following Stem Cell Treatment in a Canine Infarct Model. American Heart Association, Orlando, USA. (poster)

  2003    Jayaswal A, Gallegos R, Clarkson C, Rahrmann E, Kastenberg ZJ, Bianco R, O’Brian T, Verfaillie C. Stem Cell Induced Restoration of the Myocardium in the Canine Model. 7th Annual Muscle Center Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA. (poster)

  2002    Gallegos R, Jayaswal A, Clarkson C, Rahrmann E, Kastenberg ZJ, Bianco R, O'Brian T, Verfaillie C, Bolman RM 3rd, Jerosch-Herold M, Wilke N. Myocardial Perfusion Research to Assess Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy. North American Society of Cardiac Imaging, Dallas, USA. (Poster)

What do you attribute your success to?

• Motivation and hard work. I am currently involved in a prospective study to improve the delivery of stem cells and platelets for transplantation in cartilage degeneration of the knee. Prior, I was involved in a retrospective study on knee prosthesis. I have also helped launch two basic science projects to study endothelial degeneration due to toxic drugs such as chemotherapy, immunosuppression and chinese herbal drugs in the context of terminal kidney disease and transplantation. I would like to continue on this thread of research based medical practice to bring the best quality care to my patients.

Areas of research

• 2015                Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Edith Cavell Clinic CHIREC, Brussels

                          (Dr M. Clemens and Dr Y. Bartholomée)

                          Fellowship

                          Ongoing study on the efficacy of stem cell and platelet therapy in cartilage repair of the knee.

   

  2014-2015       Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Université Libre de Bruxelles

  (Prof D. Koulalis).

                          Research Assistant

              Clinical study on the long-term efficacy of knee prosthesis in adults over a 15-year period and on the use of chondrocytes in knee repair.

   

  2011-12           Experimental Nephrology Laboratory, Université Libre de Bruxelles

  (Prof J. Nortier, Prof M.H. Antoine & Prof T. Roumeguère).

  Research Assistant

  Basic science study on endothelial fibrosis using toxic aristolochic acids, cyclosporin and cisplatin.

   

  2011                Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, University of California at San Francisco (Prof. T. Lue).

  Research Assistant

  Collaborative study on the extraction, labeling and transplantation of adipose tissue derived stem cells (ADSCs) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and renal fibrosis.

   

  2010-2012       Urology and Nephrology departments, Erasme-ULB University Hospital, Brussels (Prof. T. Roumeguère & Prof J. Nortier).

  Medical Student Researcher

  Study evaluating the efficacy of BCG for non-muscle invasive bladder tumors after renal transplantation for toxic nephropathy.

   

  2008-2010       Urology department, Erasme-ULB University Hospital, Brussels

  (Prof T. Roumeguère)

  Medical Student Researcher

  Retrospective study on the use of Coloplast tapes for urinary incontinence.

   

  2003-2004       Gastroenterology Laboratory, St Luc-UCL University Clinics, Brussels

  (Dr I. Leclercq)

  Medical Student Researcher

  Study on the characterization of Leptin gene in the context of liver steatosis (NASH) in mice.

                                    

  2001-2003       Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School

  (Prof. C. Verfaillie & Prof. Timothy O’Brien)

  Junior Scientist and Graduate Research Assistant

  1.     Isolation and characterization of multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs) from the bone marrow of large animal models (dog and rhesus macaque monkey) for transplantation.

  2.     Contributed to an in vivo large animal study evaluating the use of autologous stem cell therapy in a chronic model of myocardial infarction.

  3.     Completed an in vitro study evaluating gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for ex vivo gene transfer into stem cells for treatment of hemophila A and B.

   

  2000                Department of Microbiology, University of Minnesota Medical School

  (Prof. D. Sherman)

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

  Study involving the characterization of hybrid modular polyketide synthases producing natural antibiotics such as macrolides in Streptomyces venezuelae species.

   

  1999-2000       Department of Human Nutrition Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii (Prof. Y.S. Kim)

  Undergraduate Research Assistant

Philanthropic Initiatives

• 2015-present   Volunteer and contributor, SAMU-Social, Brussels, Belgium

Teaching and speaking

• 2011 " On field study of GOLD guidelines in the family practice setting, Brussels and french-speaking brabant area." Lecture to family practitionners upon request of Novartis, Brussels, Belgium.

Hobbies / Sports

• Gym work, Running, Golf, Reflex photography

Favorite professional publications

• New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet Journal

Areas of research

2015                Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Edith Cavell Clinic CHIREC, Brussels

                        (Dr M. Clemens and Dr Y. Bartholomée)

                        Fellowship

                        Ongoing study on the efficacy of stem cell and platelet therapy in cartilage repair of the knee.

2014-2015       Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Université Libre de Bruxelles

(Prof D. Koulalis).

                        Research Assistant

            Clinical study on the long-term efficacy of knee prosthesis in adults over a 15-year period and on the use of chondrocytes in knee repair.

2011-12           Experimental Nephrology Laboratory, Université Libre de Bruxelles

(Prof J. Nortier, Prof M.H. Antoine & Prof T. Roumeguère).

Research Assistant

Basic science study on endothelial fibrosis using toxic aristolochic acids, cyclosporin and cisplatin.

2011                Knuppe Molecular Urology Laboratory, University of California at San Francisco (Prof. T. Lue).

Research Assistant

Collaborative study on the extraction, labeling and transplantation of adipose tissue derived stem cells (ADSCs) for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and renal fibrosis.

2010-2012       Urology and Nephrology departments, Erasme-ULB University Hospital, Brussels (Prof. T. Roumeguère & Prof J. Nortier).

Medical Student Researcher

Study evaluating the efficacy of BCG for non-muscle invasive bladder tumors after renal transplantation for toxic nephropathy.

2008-2010       Urology department, Erasme-ULB University Hospital, Brussels

(Prof T. Roumeguère)

Medical Student Researcher

Retrospective study on the use of Coloplast tapes for urinary incontinence.

2003-2004       Gastroenterology Laboratory, St Luc-UCL University Clinics, Brussels

(Dr I. Leclercq)

Medical Student Researcher

Study on the characterization of Leptin gene in the context of liver steatosis (NASH) in mice.

2001-2003       Stem Cell Institute, University of Minnesota Medical School

(Prof. C. Verfaillie & Prof. Timothy O’Brien)

Junior Scientist and Graduate Research Assistant

1.     Isolation and characterization of multipotent adult progenitor cells (MAPCs) from the bone marrow of large animal models (dog and rhesus macaque monkey) for transplantation.

2.     Contributed to an in vivo large animal study evaluating the use of autologous stem cell therapy in a chronic model of myocardial infarction.

3.     Completed an in vitro study evaluating gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for ex vivo gene transfer into stem cells for treatment of hemophila A and B.

2000                Department of Microbiology, University of Minnesota Medical School

(Prof. D. Sherman)

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Study involving the characterization of hybrid modular polyketide synthases producing natural antibiotics such as macrolides in Streptomyces venezuelae species.

1999-2000       Department of Human Nutrition Food and Animal Sciences, University of Hawaii (Prof. Y.S. Kim)

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Study to characterize and develop a monoclonal antibody against Myostatin, a TGFβ superfamily member, which negatively regulates skeletal muscle growth, with application in meat production.

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