News

VIB Tech Watch Innovation Lab update 10x genomics’ tech fuels single-cell studies at VIB
20 April 2018
The 10x Genomics’ GemCode Technology makes it possible to study the genetic and transcriptional information of an organism at the single-cell level. Early in its development, this technology was spotted by the VIB Tech Watch initiative.
VIB presents its 2017 annual results and confirms its reputation as global player
19 April 2018
VIB presents its results in its 2017 annual report. Here is a limited selection of implementations from the past year that will have a significant impact on our society.
Quickscan 2018
13 April 2018
VIB's scientific publications 1st quarter 2018
Competitive ERC Advanced Grant awarded to Bart Lambrecht to study the role of protein crystallization in asthma
6 April 2018
Bart Lambrecht (VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) is awarded an Advanced Grant. To qualify, a scientist has to be able to prove exceptional leadership and a solid track record of significant research achievements over at least 10 years.
Major international cancer award for Peter Carmeliet
5 April 2018
Peter Carmeliet (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology) was honored with the 46th annual ARC Foundation Leopold Griffuel Award, a prize of EUR 150,000.
Molecular details of protein crystal nucleation uncovered
4 April 2018
A team of researchers led by Dr. Mike Sleutel from the VIB-VUB Center for Structural Biology in collaboration with scientists from Eindhoven and Grenoble, have for the first time uncovered the molecular details of protein crystal nucleation.
After hours: How practice makes perfect for violinist Laure-Anne Teuwen
22 March 2018
When she’s not playing her violin or climbing mountains, Laure-Anne is conducting cancer research at the Peter Carmeliet Lab (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology) as a 3rd-year PhD student.
European scientists unite to track all cells in the human body
22 March 2018
A consortium of European researchers will develop & apply new technologies to profile virtually all individual cells within the human body & track how they change during ageing & disease. Stein Aerts and Chris Marine (VIB-KU Leuven) are Belgian partners
Omics@VIB: fertile soil for tight postdoc communities
21 March 2018
The Omics@VIB program – cofounded by EU FP7 MSCA – orients young scientists from diverse backgrounds toward one goal: becoming experts in omics techniques for life sciences.
Two genes cooperate to trigger leukemia development
20 March 2018
An international group of researchers led by Prof. Jan Cools of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology have made a breakthrough in understanding the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, an aggressive cancer of the blood.
The Center for Microbiology: figures and facts
18 March 2018
Introducing Jan Michiels: The VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology’s newest member
18 March 2018
Last year the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology was expanded with the addition of a fifth lab, led by Jan Michiels. As part of the Center, Jan and his team aim to uncover the molecular principles of bacterial persistence.
A taste of science in VIB’s hypermodern brewery
18 March 2018
In a state-of-the-art experimental brewery, Kevin Verstrepen (VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology) and his team investigate yeast behavior in large volumes of beer. The brewery bridges the gap between the lab and the industry
How the Flemish Government sets the example in research volunteering
18 March 2018
To examine diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and Parkinson’s, every volunteer counts – not in the least when that volunteer is Philippe Muyters, Flemish Minister for Work, Economy, Innovation and Sports.
Focus on fungi: understanding Candida albicans
18 March 2018
At the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, Patrick Van Dijck and his team study a peculiar type of fungus: Candida albicans. This organism is the cause of several common ailments, like white tongue and vaginal infections.

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 43 Next»

Get news updates:

Email updates
Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook
RSS