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Ready to take off? Together with VUB TechTransfer the assessment has been made in favour of setting up a spin-off company from the VUB.
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Snorkeling mask turned into emergency mask
Researcher Albert De Beir of research group BruBotics developed a plastic adaptor to turn a snorkelling mask into an emergency mask for medical staff.
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Protective mRNA vaccine for high risk populations
VUB spin-off eTheRNA announced that a consortium has been formed with North American and European partners to develop a novel mRNA vaccine against CoV-2 and preclinical development has started.
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UZ Brussel performs CT scan on all new patients
At the UZ Brussel all patients undergo a CT scan, also those who do not show symptoms of the new coronavirus and who are for regular hospitalization in the hospital. The CT scan is a good indicator of a possible infection with Covid-19.
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IP Booster
VUB TechTransfer offers the opportunity to participate to IP Booster, a European Commission initiative, offering universities support to IP strategy services. Information about IP Booster can be found here.
We offer research teams access to:
IP Audit
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VUB pharmacists barometer
Pharmacists stand strong but Covid-19 takes its toll: 2 out of 3 pharmacy visits are coronavirus-related, but 40% not essential.
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Life in a time with no fixed times
For time researchers, this crisis offers unprecedented opportunities. Scientists often learn more from crises and pathological situations than from normality.
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UZ Brussel receives quality label for clinical studies
For the second time, the UZ Brussel has been awarded (as the only Flemish hospital) with the AAHRPP label. The AAHRPP accreditation indicates that an organization follows rigorous standards for ethics, quality, and protections for human research. It is the highest label for clinical studies.
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How can Artificial Intelligence manage epidemics?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support decision makers in managing the COVID-19 crisis across multiple dimensions. However, the question remains how to take the right actions to effectively handle an ongoing epidemic.
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VUB examines immune system of COVID-19 patients
Researchers from the VUB research group Neuro-Aging and Viro-Immunotherapy (NAVI) collect blood samples from COVID-19 patients to examine their immune system during and after their illness. With the extensive analyzes they want to unravel the immune responses of these patients.
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