News

VIB research may lead to effective alzheimer’s therapies
21 January 2017
In researching the activation mechanism of the Fyn kinase – a likely cause of Alzheimer’s disease – a team of scientists led by Nico van Nuland (VIB-VUB) and Tom Lenaerts (VUB-ULB) has shed new light onto how this kinase is controlled.
Protein IL-33 found to drive allergic sensitivity in the neonatal lung
20 January 2017
Scientists from the lab of Bart Lambrecht (VIB-UGent) and Erasmus University have found evidence that interleukin-33 (IL-33), a protein created by white blood cells, is a key driver of allergic sensitivity in the lungs of newborns.
VIB-UGent announces partnership with Umeå Plant Science Centre and SweTree Technologies to help advance forestry plantation
19 January 2017
VIB-UGent announced it has entered into a partnership with the Swedish SweTree Technologies and Umeå Plant Science Centre to accelerate research on tree value and productivity.
New insights in genetic defect allow prevention of fatal illnesses in children
18 January 2017
A team of scientists led by prof. Adrian Liston (VIB–KU Leuven) and prof. Isabelle Meyts (UZ Leuven – KU Leuven) were able to characterize a new genetic immunodeficiency resulting from a mutation in a gene named STAT2.
EU-LIFE’s vision for the next European Programme FP9
16 January 2017
EU-LIFE, the alliance of research centres in life sciences to support and strengthen European research excellence released today a statement with its recommendations for next framework Programme for Research & Innovation, FP9
Plant peptides: keys to understanding plant growth and stress responses
14 January 2017
New research has shed light on what peptides mean for plants – not only in their growth and development, but also in how they regulate their reactions to stressors such as drought, heat and pathogens.
VIB papers get a popularity boost highly-cited works on the rise
10 January 2017
It’s a simple fact that papers written by VIB scientists are being cited more and more often in scientific literature. Over the last 5 years, the number of papers cited over 100 times, as well as the number of new 1000+ citation papers, is on the rise.
Sharing resources is at the core of excellent science
5 January 2017
VIB manages nine core facilities: specialized centers that concentrate expertise, technology and hightech infrastructure, offering it to VIB and outside scientists.
VIB ready for the future
2 January 2017
20 years of VIB: achieving excellence and maintaining it
Excellence in scientific research as one of the spearheads for creating a strong flemish economy
2 January 2017
The Flanders coalition agreement of 2014-2019 states that Flanders should be one of the top five European regions by 2020. This target acts as a compass for the policy of Philippe Muyters, Flemish Minister for Work, Economy, Innovation and Sports.
Going beyond borders to take VIB research to new heights
2 January 2017
VIB has dedicated itself to groundbreaking basic research in life sciences. We had a talk with Jo Bury and Johan Cardoen, our Managing Directors.
Science meets life
2 January 2017
The celebration of 20 years VIB was a success, in great part thanks to the contributions of the speakers of the afternoon. We had a short conversation with them about science, technology, business, people… and VIB.
Basic research where curiosity leads to groundbreaking innovation
2 January 2017
Although VIB is heavily focused on transforming research insights into solutions to the real problems faced by humanity, the beating heart of VIB is strategic basic research conducted by world-class scientists in our labs.
Rudy Dekeyser: Alumnus on a mission for better science
1 January 2017
Rudy, cofounder and co-director of VIB for 17 years, left the organization in June 2012. These wonderful years were spent working shoulder to shoulder with partner-in-crime Jo Bury
Twitter Wall: #20yrs VIB
1 January 2017

«Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Next»

Get news updates:

Email updates
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
RSS