Veerle Knoop

Veerle Knoop is a Researcher in Gerontology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Vitality Research Group. Her work focuses on physical characteristics of frailty in the elderly, particularly muscle strength, respiratory function, and fatigue markers. She leads the BUTTERFLY study, an observational project tracking frailty predictors in octogenarians. Key affiliations include the Gerontopole Brussels Study group and collaborations across Europe.

Research interests center on frailty biomarkers, neuromuscular function, and aging immune systems. Recent work explores inflammation modulation through physical activity and the role of autonomic dysfunction in frailty. She has presented at conferences on topics like intrinsic capacity and muscle endurance's role in pre-frailty.

Publications emphasize frailty assessment tools and interventions, with 53 total outputs. Notable contributions include studies on respiratory muscle strength correlations and systemic inflammation in aging populations. Collaborations span Belgium, Denmark, and Spain.