Research & Impact
Research Areas
Scientists at VIB conduct pioneering research across a wide spectrum of disciplines ranging from cancer, inflammation and neuroscience to plant biology. Our scientists are world leaders in their fields, and this is one of our greatest strengths.
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Research Centers
VIB has 10 research centers spread out over six campuses, each with its own expertise.
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Grand Challenges
The VIB Grand Challenges Program (GCP) is a translational research program that aims to increase the societal impact of VIB. By teaming up with experts outside VIB who have complementary expertise, our researchers can generate new, otherwise untapped avenues to create added value for society.
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Translational Research
VIB has been very successful in both knowledge creation by means of its basic research and in translating this knowledge into societal and economic impact, through a professional process of pro-active technology transfer.
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Research Impact
Basic research as a starting point for tangible solutions that benefit society.
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Publications
The scientists at VIB share their research through various scientific publications.
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Responsible Research
VIB ensures that all its scientists are trained to conduct their research in the most responsible way. VIB has a policy to promote safety, bioethics and integrity in research.
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