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Recent press releases
New Centre for Bioassay Development and Screening (C-BIOS) launched to support early-stage drug/agro discovery
2 June 2017
High-content analysis implies multi-parameter imaging of (sub)populations of cells, single cells and subcellular events that can be applied in a set-up compatible with high-throughput screening and automation.
Scientists give tumor-fighting cells a boost in battling bone marrow cancer
1 June 2017
Researchers led by Prof. Dirk Elewaut and the team of Prof. Vanderkerken and Prof. Menu at the Hematology and Immunology lab of the VUB uncovered a new way to enhance the function of a specific type of immune cell that destroys tumors in multiple myeloma
Researchers discover mechanism behind rapid smell source localization
22 May 2017
Scientists at NERF have provided fundamental insights into mechanism of smell localization. This marks an important step in unraveling the entire neural odor localization mechanism, which is highly valuable to the study of memory diseases.
Wim Versées receives Michael J. Fox Foundation grant for investigating Parkinson’s disease-associated protein
20 May 2017
Wim Versées, staff scientists at the VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology, received a Michael J. Fox Foundation grant. The foundation provides funding for translational and clinical research supporting Parkinson’s-related breakthroughs.
Tau prevents synaptic transmission at early stage of neurodegeneration
19 May 2017
Prof. Patrik Verstreken’s research team (VIB-KU Leuven) has now discovered how tau disrupts the functioning of nerve cells, even before it starts forming tangles. They immediately suggest a way to intervene in this process.
Helena Biosciences to develop automated blood test for chronic liver disease based on VIB and Ghent University research
16 May 2017
Helena Biosciences announced today that it is commercialising a new blood test for Chronic Liver Disease (CLD) in cooperation with the Ghent University branch of VIB – the life sciences research institute of Flanders, Belgium.
VIB presents its 2016 annual results: a clear creation of added value for society
15 May 2017
VIB presents its results in its 2016 annual report. Below is a limited selection of implementations from the past year that will have a significant impact on our society.
Researchers identify nutrient metabolism that drives breast tumor metastasis
11 May 2017
A group of scientists, led by Sarah-Maria Fendt (VIB-KU Leuven), discovered that breast cancer cells that have invaded other organs rely on different nutrient metabolism to produce energy than normal cells and non-metastasizing cancer cells.
Launch of IMPRiND Consortium to investigate how aggregated proteins contribute to progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's Disease
11 May 2017
The Innovative Medicines Initiative launched IMPRiND, an innovative research project that is devoted to investigate whether mechanisms of propagation of aggregated proteins between cells could enable novel therapeutic approaches in Alzheimer’s and PA.
A new role for progranulin, as a cathepsin D chaperone
8 May 2017
In a recent study in Human Molecular Genetics, researchers from VIB and KU Leuven led by prof. Philip Van Damme, reveal a novel function for progranulin in lysosomes: it acts as chaperone of the lysosomal protease cathepsin D.
Scientists gain insights into how Fragile X syndrome disrupts perception
4 May 2017
A collaboration between scientists in Belgium, the US, Norway, France & UK has resulted in a study that sheds light on neural mechanisms of Fragile X syndrome. This genetic disorder causes disruptions in the way neurons transmit information to each other
Crucial role for XBP1 in several aspects of DC functioning and homeostasis
4 May 2017
Type 1 conventional dendritic cells (cDC1s) play a crucial role in orchestrating the balance between protective anti-viral or anti-tumour immunity and tolerance to self-antigens.
A new unexpected key player in melanoma development identified
3 May 2017
Rsearchers from VIB, KU Leuven together with colleagues from INSERM report the important role for FES in the initiation and progression of melanoma that is notoriously quick to metastasize and that responds poorly to existing cancer treatments.
Lipidomics paves the way to groundbreaking scientific discoveries
25 April 2017
By expanding VIB’s network of technology suppliers, purchasing licenses and negotiating business partnerships, the Tech Watch team enables VIB scientists to have privileged access to cutting-edge scientific innovations.
Metastatic breast cancers: Characterising the profile of metastases for improved treatment
24 April 2017
Researchers at the Jules Bordet Institute, ULB, VIB and KU Leuven published a study offering a better understanding of the progression of breast cancer. The conclusions could have an impact on care for patients suffering from a metastatic breast cancer
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