In this interview, Prof. Xavier Stephenne, Head of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, tells us about his specialisation, the expert centre he coordinates, the clinical trials he is participating in and the main challenges he sees in meeting the medical needs of children with rare liver diseases. Precious words for a burning issue! 🧒 👧
Brussels University Hospital: Driving Innovation in Patient-Centered Research and Care
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The Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), located on the Brussels Health Campus in Jette, is a leading academic hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). Discover more about UZ’s collaboration with VUB, European research projects, recognition for researchers studying key pathologies, breakthroughs in Robotic Microsurgery for Lymphedema… 🏥 👩⚕️ ⚕️
Laboratory of Neurovascular Signaling: the key role of microtubules in angiogenesis
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Laboratory of Neurovascular Signaling: Microtubules Unlock Angiogenesis Secrets 🔬 Groundbreaking research from Prof. Maud Martin reveals how microtubules regulate blood vessel growth, uncovering new pathways that could revolutionize treatments for diseases like cancer. With cutting-edge models and groundbreaking imaging techniques, this research promises real-world impact on future therapies. 🔍
Nuclear Metrology Research Unit (SMN): a pioneer in nuclear research for energy and medical applications
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The Nuclear Metrology Research Unit (SMN) was set up in the early 1960s in conjunction with the physics engineering specialisation at the École polytechnique de Bruxelles. It is directed by Prof. Pierre-Etienne Labeau and has 4 full-time professors for a total staff of about 25. In 2024, it received €1…
VUB TechTransfer: Bridging Academia and Industry
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VUB TechTransfer : Where Breakthroughs Meet the Real World 🚀 From AI-powered health to sustainable energy and Europe’s first tech unicorns, discover with Prof. Dr. Ir. Peter Schelkens, Vice-Rector Innovation and Valorisation, how VUB’s cutting-edge research is shaping industries, fueling innovation, and driving societal impact.
Driving Innovation in Medical Physics and Theranostics: The Work of the Medical Physics Lab and NuMix
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🚀 Driving Innovation in Medical Physics and Theranostics. From alpha-emitting therapies to AI-powered precision oncology, discover how Prof. Hugo Levillain’s groundbreaking work at ULB’s Medical Physics Lab and NuMix is revolutionizing cancer care and shaping the future of personalised medicine. A must-read for anyone following the next wave of medical innovation.
BLU-ULB: Towards third-generation gravitational wave observatories
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🔭 BLU-ULB: Towards third-generation gravitational wave observatories. A revolution in our understanding of the universe is underway. From black hole mergers to the frontiers of string theory, discover how cutting-edge research at ULB is reshaping gravity, space, and time itself. 🌌
Stimulating scientific excellence and pioneering ideas
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An Interview with Dr. Marius Gilbert Vice-Rector for Research and Development, ULB FNRS Senior Research Associate What are the key figures and the strong points of research at ULB? ULB represents more than 4,000 researchers and professors, 2,000 PhD students, 230 theses defended each year, and over 200 research units…
Innovative Approaches in Radiation Oncology: The Promise of FLASH Therapy at the Brussels University Hospital
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Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Power of FLASH Therapy. What if radiotherapy could destroy tumors in milliseconds while sparing healthy tissue? FLASH therapy, a groundbreaking technique researched at the Jules Bordet Institute, is redefining cancer care with ultra-high dose radiation. Discover how this innovation could change the future of oncology. 🔬⚡
A widely recognized expertise in interdisciplinarity
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An Interview with Prof. Isabelle HACHEZ Vice-Rector of UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles Excellence in Research at UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles © UCLouvain Saint-Louis BruxellesUCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles is a leading institution in social sciences and humanities, excelling in fields such as law, political and social sciences, economics and business administration, philosophy, history, literature,…