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39M euro invested in VUB spin-off eTheRNA to boost mRNA therapeutics
mRNA leading expert Kenneth Chien and Novalis LifeSciences’ Marijn Dekkers invest in EUR 39M Series B2 financing of mRNA technology platform company eTheRNA to expand its expertise and capabilities as a one-stop service to bring RNA-based research and products from the lab to the clinic.
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PIANISSIMO: Opioid detoxification for patients with Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome Type II
Unfortunately, some applied research projects within the biomedical field do not reach the patient due to a lack of industrial interest.
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Hugo Thienpont remains vice-rector Innovation & Industry Relations of VUB
We are very pleased that our new rector Jan Danckaert has chosen to prolong the mandate of Hugo Thienpont as vice-rector Innovation and Industry Relations, so that he can continue to pursue his policy.
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Prenatal valaciclovir-treatment for congenital CMV (Cytomegalovirus)
Unfortunately, some applied research projects within the biomedical field do not reach the patient due to a lack of industrial interest.
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New Artificial Intelligence institute in Brussels
VUB, ULB and the Brussels Capital Region government announce the launch of a new Artificial Intelligence for the Common Good Institute during the Belgian AI Week of AI4Belgium.
FARI is a unique structure that aims at gathering over 300 researchers in AI and associated disciplines, around...
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VUB puts in €2.6 million extra for research
Injection of funds to counteract coronavirus effects
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel is providing an extra injection of €2.6 million in research funding to partially offset the negative effects of the coronavirus measures. The past few months have been difficult for scientific research.
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New training programme for postdocs to boost their entrepreneurship skills
imπACT is a 5-year Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) COFUND programme, of around 3 million Euro, recently awarded to the VUB to develop a dedicated training programme for international post-doctoral researchers.
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Innovative app warns of pluvial flooding
VUB FloodCitiSense project brings breakthrough in systematic mapping of flood problems March winds and April showers herald summers of intense downpours, leading to localised pluvial flooding. Accurately estimating this type of flooding is difficult.
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VIB/VUB-team map immune cells in aggressive brain tumor
Important new clues for future cancer immunotherapies
Human glioblastoma tumors are aggressive hard-to-treat brain cancers that have a high unmet need for new treatment options. A team of researchers led by Prof. Kiavash Movahedi and Prof.
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