EN DONATE Main navigation EN HEADLINES COVID-19 Home Diagnostics Prevention Treatments Origin of Impact SCIENCE Research Areas Research Centers Translational Research Grand Challenges Grants office Research Impact Responsible Research Animal Research EU-LIFE Publications TECHNOLOGY Tech Watch Program Innovation Lab Single Cell Accelerator Core Facilities Core for Life BUSINESS Business Development Spin offs Patents Ecosystem VIB Discovery Sciences Our Philosophy Success Stories OUTREACH Educational Projects VIB Facts Series Newsletter Annual Reports CAREERS Jobs Recruitment and Selection Principles 10 good reasons to work at VIB Gender balance actions Alumni NEWS & EVENTS News Events ABOUT On the Origin of Impact For 25 years, our vibrant community of scientists and innovation experts have been unravelling the mysteries of life, turning these discoveries into benefits for society. Discover our research, our story, and the origin of impact. READ OUR ORIGIN STORIES Breadcrumb VIB Home Life sciences research that improves life COVID-19 research at VIB Find out what VIB is doing to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and its impact READ MORE News New immunotherapy target and biomarker in metastatic melanoma patients 23/11/2021 VIB and KU Leuven scientists led by professor Massimiliano Mazzone have identified a novel target for immunotherapy in recalcitrant tumors. This target could also become a valuable biomarker since it can predict tumor response to immunotherapy in metastatic melanoma patients. These findings may improve existing therapeutic regimes and, at the same time, help to select those cancer patients that will most likely benefit from immunotherapy. These exploratory studies are reported today in Cancer Immunology Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. 21 VIB scientists among the most highly cited researchers 18/11/2021 Clarivate has published its annual 'highly cited researchers' list that recognizes scientific pioneers in various fields. The highly cited work of these researchers has shaped the progress in their respective fields. No less than 21 VIB researchers are part of this highly acclaimed group of influential scientists in 2021. #VIBforCOP26: the voice of plant researchers 17/11/2021 From October 31st to November 13th, the world leaders gathered for COP26 in Glasgow (UK) to agree upon the necessary actions to keep global warming below 2 degrees. At VIB, scientists are constantly working toward solutions that enable sustainable climate resilience. Find their stories on Twitter with #whywecare #VIBforCOP26. Keeping plant hormone levels in check 16/11/2021 A team of researchers led by Bert De Rybel discovers that a single transcriptional complex, called TMO5/LHW, coordinates vascular development in the plant root meristem by controlling cytokinin levels in space and time. Bart Lambrecht receives international recognition for his pioneering research in lung diseases 15/11/2021 The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei awarded Prof. Bart Lambrecht with the 2021 “Eugenio Morelli” Foundation International Prize for studies in the field of pulmonology. The award ceremony took place on the 11th of November in Rome and lauds Bart’s continuous efforts to bridge the gap between the lab and patients suffering from lung diseases. MORE NEWS Main navigation HEADLINES COVID-19 Origin of Impact SCIENCE Research Areas Research Centers Translational Research Grand Challenges Grants office Research Impact Responsible Research Animal Research EU-LIFE Publications TECHNOLOGY Tech Watch Program Innovation Lab Single Cell Accelerator Core Facilities Core for Life BUSINESS Business Development Spin offs Patents Ecosystem VIB Discovery Sciences Our Philosophy Success Stories OUTREACH Educational Projects VIB Facts Series Newsletter Annual Reports CAREERS Jobs Recruitment and Selection Principles 10 good reasons to work at VIB Gender balance actions Alumni NEWS & EVENTS News Events ABOUT Who-is-Who Management & Structure Research Centers - Contact IPBO Annual Reports Footer bottom menu ABOUT VIB Contact Who's Who at VIB Mediahub JOBS AT VIB Working at VIB Current Openings Get In Touch VIB HQ Follow Us Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter Vimeo Youtube Footer Legal Info Menu Privacy Policy Disclaimer Administrator login