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.

VIB has 9 research centers spread out over four campuses, each with its own expertise.

The VIB Grand Challenges Program (GCP) is a translational research program that aims to increase the societal impact footprint of VIB's research, by providing structural and financial support for research projects that focus on an unmet societal need. 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.

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.

Basic research as a starting point for tangible solutions that benefit society.

The scientists at VIB share their research through various scientific publications.

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.