Science

Reconsidering the regenerative capacities of babies' brains

17 December 2025

A study by neuroscientists at UCLouvain has shown that the brains of people who have undergone surgery for blindness at birth regenerate better if the operation is carried out at an early age.

RSV prevention in newborns reduces the risk of asthma

09 December 2025

In Belgium alone, 10,000 babies are hospitalised each year with RSV, the respiratory syncytial virus.

Belgium boosts access to innovative cancer treatment

27 October 2025

Belgium is investing in the future of cancer treatment by boosting access to a revolutionary treatment known as radioligand therapy.

Feeling the beat: Belgian researchers discover how we sense rhythm

17 October 2025

Researchers from UCLouvain, a Belgian university, have discovered through what process people generate a sense of rhythm.

Belgium, the European giant in radiopharmacy

16 October 2025

With a constellation of leading industrial players established on its soil, Belgium continues to increase its market share in the radiopharmacy sector.

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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