Prof. Ludovic Troian-Gautier’s Research Group: At the heart of reaction mechanisms triggered by photon absorption

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An Interview with Prof. Ludovic TROIAN-GAUTIER, FNRS Senior Researcher and Investigator at the WEL Research Institute, Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences (IMCN), MOST Molecular Chemistry, Materials and Catalysis (MOST) Prof. Ludovic Troian-Gautier. © Eric HerchaftCould you outline the main areas of focus for your research group within MOST? At the…

4for2: Promising New Concept for Nanomicroscopy

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Researchers from KU Leuven (Belgium), Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden), University of Gothenburg (Sweden), and University of Huelva (Spain) have developed an innovative concept to enhance the application of multiphoton microscopy. The implementation of this ‘4for2’ concept is expected to pave the way for improved tools in the clinical diagnosis…

Health Psychology and Voice Speech Therapy Units – ULiège: community research serving vulnerable users

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With their richly diverse and complementary backgrounds in health psychology and voice speech therapy, Profs Anne-Marie Étienne and Dominique Morsomme came together around a common project: community research. Prof. Étienne’s scientific and professional career has developed gradually, in three major stages. The first stage focused on quality of life as…

University of Applied Sciences Howest launches mission-driven research policy across five domains

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Anticipating the future, that is Howest’s ambition. With a mission-driven research policy, the university of applied sciences is now clustering its research activities into five strategic domains: digital, ecological, health, learning and social, all linked to concrete societal missions. This approach not only brings a sharp focus, but also translates…

Perseus Biomics: Profiling Platform for Strain-Level Microbiome

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In 2025, the Belgium-based biotechnology start-up Perseus Biomics introduced DynaMAP (Dynamic Microbiome Abundance Profiling), a metagenomic technology platform designed to deliver high-resolution microbiome analysis. In the same year, the company also launched MetaMAP, an integrated benchtop device that enables DynaMAP customers to perform analyses within their own laboratories. Perseus Biomics…

Prof. Bénédicte Machiels’s research team: Focus on How viruses shape the long-term immunity of their hosts

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Prof. Bénédicte Machiels is Associate Professor of Immunology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Université de Liège and the Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech – Université de Liège (Faculty of Gembloux), and F.R.S. – FNRS Research Associate. She’s studying viral imprint on host immunity. Background, research specialization, main findings, research collaborations, main research challenges… Read the full interview! 🦠

Centre Spatial de Liège – CSL – Liège Space Centre: Developing space technologies for Earth and Space monitoring

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A research centre operated by the University of Liège (Université de Liège), the Liège Space Centre (CSL) is employing 100 people and leading almost 60 projects for an annual turnover of €19 M. It has the advantage of being a non-profit research organisation, with a funding from industrial contracts and R&D collaborations. Spatial qualification testing, design of optical instruments for use in space, development of thermal, mechanical and electronic engineering expertise, technological partnerships for R&D projects, scientific space missions, expertise in cryogenic cooling… 🧑‍🚀 🛰️ 🌌

Antwerp University Hospital: Exploring New Concepts in Health Care

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As a specialised third-line hospital, the Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) stands for innovation and excellence in medical care, pioneering the latest techniques and treatments. The hospital is also a trusted partner for collaboration with other healthcare providers and medical companies, while conducting groundbreaking scientific research with a strong international dimension. 🏥 ⚕️ 👨‍⚕️