Science

Important discovery in Belgian cancer research

30 January 2025

The team of Professor Blanpain at the Université Libre de Bruxelles has made yet another important discovery, this time concerning breast cancer and prostate cancer.

UGent develops spin freeze-drying technique in fight against viruses and cancer

23 January 2025

Vaccines based on mRNA technology armed our immune system for the first time against the dreaded coronavirus. Transporting and storing those vaccines poses a number of problems, however.

World medical news: UZ Brussel successfully transplants frozen testicular tissue after 16 years

16 January 2025

UZ Brussel has a (second) world first to its name.

UZ Leuven applies revolutionary radiation technique on breast cancer patient for the first time

16 January 2025

Combining the advantages of two common techniques for breast cancer treatment results in greater efficiency, and is a world first for UZ Leuven.

KU Leuven unravels actions of deadly hospital fungus

16 January 2025

Researchers at KU Leuven have figured out the mechanism behind the deadly hospital fungus Candida auris. This new discovery therefore means that new treatments may soon become available.

Science is in our DNA

A true Belgian tradition, scientific and technical research has always been promoted throughout the country, with many researchers involved in a wide range of international scientific programmes. Medicine, chemistry, statistics and astronomy can be counted among Belgium's strengths, fields where Belgian researchers have received prestigious scientific awards.

Today, Belgian proficiency can be seen in many other fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology and even vaccinations. The universities are the primary pool for this Belgian scientific expertise and, through the creation of spin-offs, have taken the important step of enhancing invaluable skills. The treatment of cancer by proton therapy is probably one of the best economic and scientific successes worldwide.

Belgium is also actively involved in space research, research in the North Sea and climate research in Antarctica with the Princess Elisabeth station. Currently, ambitious research projects focused on sustainable development are also being funded.

To date, many Belgian scientists have been received into prestigious universities abroad; just like Belgium itself welcomes various foreign students and researchers attracted by the high scientific level of its universities together with the quality of life in Belgium.

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Science

A Belgian hope for HIV

Important discovery in Belgian cancer research

UGent develops spin freeze-drying technique in fight against viruses and cancer

World medical news: UZ Brussel successfully transplants frozen testicular tissue after 16 years

UZ Leuven applies revolutionary radiation technique on breast cancer patient for the first time

KU Leuven unravels actions of deadly hospital fungus