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New mouse model reminiscent of Leigh syndrome sheds light on mechanisms of neurodegeneration
2 January 2019
Leuven researchers led by professor Bart De Strooper (VIB-KU Leuven) have identified a new role for PARL, a protein that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Three new VIB studies reveal key role of metabolism in blood vessel health
28 December 2018
The lab of Peter Carmeliet (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology) zooms in on the growth of blood vessels in both healthy and pathological contexts, regularly making new discoveries that advance the field.
Leuven scientists tackle one immune disease after the other
20 December 2018
In two recent studies, the same team of scientists has uncovered the mechanisms underlying two distinct immunological disorders affecting both children and adults. Stephanie Humblet-Baron (VIB-KU Leuven) was the researcher at the helm of both projects.
Stress related responses regulate immune function
19 December 2018
The immune system is composed of a range of different immune cells each with dedicated functions. Natural killer T cells form a specialized immune cell that protects against a variety of diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity, infections,..
Looking for fertile ground to make talent grow? VIB is the place to be!
17 December 2018
When visiting the VIB labs, I am always struck by the energy, the enthusiasm and the passion of young and not-so-young people from all around the world pursuing their dream of helping to cure widespread and severe diseases and finding new methods.
Growth at VIB: professional development opportunities abound
17 December 2018
Joke Baute, learning & development specialist at VIB: “We want to actively contribute to the growth of our scientists and the life sciences ecosystem as a whole"
Omics@VIB: 6 dynamic, international years of breakthroughs
17 December 2018
Kicked off in 2011 to foster diversity and development of ‘omics’ expertise at VIB, the omics@VIB program has been a resounding success.
Alumnus in the picture: “VIB opened my eyes” Doriane Lorendeau recalls her omics@vib experience
17 December 2018
Doriane Lorendeau started in the lab of Sarah-Maria Fendt in January 2014 as an ‘omics@vib’ postdoc fellow. At that time, she was convinced that the next three years would be a very enriching experience.
Ensuring a future-proof blend of technology and expertise at VIB
17 December 2018
“We can all agree that science and technology are interconnected It’s impossible to arrive at ground-breaking discoveries without access to the cutting edge” asserts Geert Van Minnebruggen, head of the Science & Technology at VIB
An ode to our VIB summer school initiator
17 December 2018
Eight years ago Chris Guérin (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) set up the VIB Summer School. The founding father’s impending retirement makes it the right time to both put him in the spotlight and celebrate the birthday of his brainchild.
VIB scientists are the cream of the crop for the Flemish biotech cluster
17 December 2018
Key young talent at VIB
17 December 2018
How to communicate on sensitive topics without making a mess
17 December 2018
Communicating about your research can be quite challenging, especially when that research touches on controversial topics like animal testing or genetic modification. Nonetheless, some of VIB’s scientists are fearlessly embarking on this mission.
Beyond the electron cryo-microscope
15 December 2018
The ‘VIB-VUB facility for Bio Electron Cryogenic Microscopy’ hosts the newest kind of JEOL electron cryogenic microscope. The guest of honor at the inauguration was none other than one of the brains behind this technology: Richard Henderson.
Aelin Therapeutics pursues new cancer drugs
11 December 2018
Aelin Therapeutics announced that it has been awarded close to 1M EUR in non-dilutive funding from VLAIO to explore its proprietary Pept-inTM technology for high-value targets implicated in oncology
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