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Major study of genetics of breast cancer provides clues to mechanisms behind the disease
23 October 2017
Seventy-two new genetic variants that contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer have been identified by a major international collaboration involving hundreds of researchers worldwide.
Newly described process in Parkinson’s protein as a potential new therapy route
18 October 2017
An international group of researchers led by Professor Wim Versées (VIB-VUB) has unraveled the workings of an essential mechanism in ‘Parkinson’s protein’ LRRK2.
Resolving traffic jams in human ALS motor neurons
17 October 2017
A team of researchers at VIB and KU Leuven used stem cell technology to generate motor neurons from ALS patients carrying mutations in FUS.
Scientists reveal the relationship between sugar and cancer
13 October 2017
A joint research project conducted by VIB, KU Leuven and VUB has led to a crucial breakthrough in cancer research. Scientists have clarified how the Warburg effect, a phenomenon in which cancer cells rapidly break down sugars, stimulates tumor growth.
Scientists pinpoint surprising origin of melanoma
12 October 2017
Led by Jean-Christophe Marine (VIB-KU Leuven), a team of researchers has tracked down the cellular origin of cutaneous melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Nobel prize 2017 for cryo-electron microscopy
5 October 2017
The Nobel prize for Chemistry 2017 went to 3 investigators (Jacques Dubochet, Joachim Frank and Richard Henderson) whose scientific contributions have led to our current ability to determine the 3D-structure of biomolecules by cryo-electron microscopy.
VIB teams up with CEITEC MU to strengthen European plant research
2 October 2017
VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology (Belgium) and CEITEC Masaryk University (Czech Republic) today announced the kick-off of the PASSAGE research project, funded by EU’s research and innovation programme Horizon2020.
Stronger through diversity
29 September 2017
To have world-class creative scientific minds, VIB needs to fish for colleagues from a bigger pool than the relatively small region of Flanders. International recruiting is also key to bringing new expertise to the institute.
Hiring foreign directors and PIs: on track, but challenging
29 September 2017
VIB and internationalization: a good balance
The different nationalities at VIB today
29 September 2017
With around 1,500 scientists from over 60 countries, VIB honors its reputation as an international life sciences hotspot.
PhD season has arrived a glimpse of the top-shelf selection
29 September 2017
Every two years, VIB gives students from all over the world the chance to win an international PhD scholarship. For the most recent batch of scholarships, 252 candidates applied.
Alumni in the picture: Diego Forero
29 September 2017
Genetic research in Neuropsychiatric disorders is vitally important to the Mental health of people around the world
Damya Laoui’s triumph tour: innovating to inspire
29 September 2017
Damya Laoui (VIB-VUB) is on a winning streak. She was recently nominated for two awards: the Dunia prize of the African Awards and the Innovators Under 35 Europe title from the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
VIB alumni return to their roots with an international collaboration
29 September 2017
A new paper on Fragile X syndrome published by scientists from the US and Europe, including VIB alumni Emre Yaksi and Bassem Hassan, inspired us to take a trip down memory lane.
International schools: welcoming foreign families since 2012
29 September 2017
VIB and its spin-off biotech companies are attracting talent from all over the world. To fuel this internationalization in the long run, creating an attractive environment for young foreign families is essential.

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