Science

Human cancer tissue tested in space

11 May 2021

A study on the treatment of cancer in zero gravity has been selected by the United Nations and will be launched by a team of Belgian researchers on the future Chinese space station.

Protein brings hope for coronavirus treatment

10 May 2021

Researchers from the University of Louvain have identified a specific protein, integrin beta-1, which is capable of acting against viruses.

Space, a major challenge for Belgium

27 April 2021

With its strong involvement in the European Space Agency, its wealth of successful companies in the rocket and satellite construction sector and its famous research centres, can Belgium aspire to send

Towards new personalised cancer vaccines

15 April 2021

The alliance between Flemish company myNEO and Walloon biotech OncoDNA is opening up new forms of cancer therapy.

KU Leuven working on a revolutionary internal hearing aid

14 April 2021

The audiologist performs an electroencephalogram (EEG) measurement to objectively map brain waves. This is necessary for the correct fitting of a cochlear implant (CI).

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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