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Belgian researchers create new rapid drug analysis devices

07 December 2023

Researchers at the University of Antwerp have coordinated a European project to create tools for better detection of illegal drugs.

Collagen plays a key role in some skin cancers

23 November 2023

A team of Belgian researchers has demonstrated that it is the environment in which cancer cells are present that plays a crucial role in their development, far more so than the nature of the cells the

KU Leuven's VirusBank Platform aims to improve protection against pandemics

16 November 2023

In the VirusBank Platform, samples of identified viruses are brought together to ensure faster drug or vaccine development in future epidemics or pandemics.

World's first successful eye transplant, thanks to Materialise

16 November 2023

Surgeons in New York performed the first successful eye transplant ever with virtual 3D planning and a 3D model based on CT scans, devised and designed by Leuven-based company Materialise.

Innovative hearing technology from KU Leuven reliably measures the understanding of speech

16 November 2023

KU Leuven has come up with new software that objectively and successfully measures how well young, hearing-impaired children understand natural speech based on brain waves.

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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Two Belgian researchers in the final of the European Inventor Award 2023

Belgian researchers create new rapid drug analysis devices

Collagen plays a key role in some skin cancers

KU Leuven's VirusBank Platform aims to improve protection against pandemics

World's first successful eye transplant, thanks to Materialise

Innovative hearing technology from KU Leuven reliably measures the understanding of speech