About
At a Glance
At the Center for Brain & Disease Research, our teams are making immense progress taking multidisciplinary approaches to unlocking the secrets of the brain. Our different research groups break new ground every day and ask the most crucial questions that define their research fields. Our objective is to make excellent scientific contributions with societal impact.
At all levels of our research community, our work is defined by collaboration and interaction. Creativity and ideas spark where different backgrounds meet. We embrace diversity because it empowers our work. We aim to build a vibrant and interactive neuroscience community, locally and globally. We are the Center for Brain & Disease Research!
... Papers Published in 2022
...Different Nationalities
We strive to ensure the Center is a welcoming environment for students and staff from all corners of the globe.
...PhD graduations in 2022
PhD students are well-supported given the training and network opportunities at both VIB & KU Leuven, as well as the PhD Committee.
...Research Groups
14 labs lead by 15 PIs with topics intersecting our 5 research themes.
...Research Domains
Our work is defined by five forefront, multidisciplinary research lines, on which our different labs collaborate and interact.
...Start-Ups
5 new spin-offs in 5 years: Aelin, Muna, Augustine, Dualyx and Jay.
