Science

Belgian heart surgeon delivers world first

08 November 2017

In October 2017, the Belgian surgeon Alaaddin Yilmaz delivered a world first in heart surgery. He was the first to replace a heart valve using simple keyhole surgery.

ULB researchers discover a new type of diabetes

31 October 2017

A team of researchers from the ‘Center for Diabetes Research’ at the ULB (Université Libre de Bruxelles) has identified a new type of diabetes.

Belgian biologists discover new life in Antarctica

26 October 2017

The Belgian biologists Marie Verheye and Cédric d'Udekem d'Acoz have discovered 28 new species of gammarus in Antarctica.

L’Oréal-Unesco Awards for Women in Science: three Belgian women researchers honoured

25 October 2017

Together, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the L’Oréal Corporate Foundation reward women scientists for "the excellence of their work, their coura

The origin of melanoma, an aggressive skin cancer, unravelled

20 October 2017

Scientists at the Centre for Cancer Biology of the VIB-KU Leuven have discovered that melanocytes are at the root of melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

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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