Multiple Sclerosis research in 2026: from Immune Control to CNS-Targeted Precision Medicine

Prof. Vincent Van Pesch and Dr Sarah Laurent, who presented him with the Charcot Foundation award in 2026 to enable him to continue his research. © Rights reserved
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Interview with Prof. Vincent VAN PESCH Chief of the Neurology Department, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels Professor, UCLouvain Principal Investigator, Neuroimmunology and CSF Neurochemistry Unit, Institute of Neuroscience, UCLouvain What is the prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Belgium in 2026, and what do we know about the causes of this pathology?…

The LiEU Network: Paving the Future of Knowledge Transfer and Innovation

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As we move beyond two decades of socio-economic valorisation of research and successful university-business collaborations, the LiEU Network reaffirms its pivotal role in establishing and strengthening connections between Research, Industry and Society in Wallonia and Brussels. Since its foundation in 2003, the LiEU Network (Liaison Entreprises-Universités) has steadily evolved, adapting…

Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology and Functional Testing in the Rehabilitation Sciences Research Unit (RRU) of the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences, ULB

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The RRU is led by Prof. Gael Deboeck, Prof. Jean-Paul Belgrado and Prof. Joachim Van Cant that respectively develop research activities in cardiovascular and respiratory rehabilitation and exercise physiology, lymphatic disorders and lymphoedema management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy. 🩼 ⚕️

AI, a particularly powerful driver of precision medicine

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An interview with Prof. Jennifer Dhont, Head of the Data Science and AI Research Unit at the Jules Bordet Institute. Find out more about her carrer path, the Data Science and AI Research Unit’s expertise, ongoing research projects & main research collaborations, without forgetting the coming use of data science and AI at the Jules Bordet Institute. ✺ 🏥

For the recognition of paediatric hepatology by the Belgian authorities

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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

67,000 m² additional healthcare space by 2029. © Bart Moens & UZ Brussel
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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. 🔍