Timeline
25 Years of Impact
25 years of boundless curiosity have led to revolutionary discoveries and incredible societal progress.
Let us take you back to the very beginning, to the origin of impact.
The development and impact of Nanobodies®
From the early discovery of antibodies in camel blood to 5 VIB spin-offs and a multitude of applications: this is the origin story behind Nanobodies®.
Unraveling the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease
120 years after Alois Alzheimer's publication on his first case, the disease named after him is finally getting the attention it deserves.
Harnessing the microbiome of soil
Using bacteria and fungi, VIB spin-offs Aphea.Bio and Protealis are developing new ways to stimulate plant growth and protect crops from disease.
Taking HDAC6 drugs from the lab to the clinic with Augustine Tx
From groundbreaking basic science to the development of therapies for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, this is the origin story of Augustine Therapeutics.
Understanding and influencing the tumor microenvironment
The key to more effective cancer therapies lies not only in the cells of the tumor, but also in its microenvironment.
NERF: where cutting-edge nanotechnology and neurophysiology unite
Discover the origins of NERF, a global frontrunner in neuroscience combining biology with nanotechnology to create truly mind-blowing exploration tools for the living brain.
Enabling science through technology with VIB Cores
Science and technology are deeply interconnected. Discover how the Core program facilitates excellent science by democratizing access to the cutting edge.
When science meets society: a multi-stakeholder dialogue
VIB collaborates with people outside the labs in citizen science and patient participation projects in various domains.
The rise of Biotalys: llama-derived technology that's making agriculture sustainable
VIB spin-off Biotalys is combatting age-old crop challenges. COO Luc Maertens gives a sneak preview on the future of sustainable agriculture.
Creative with yeast: From breakthrough genetic research to superbeers and more sustainable bioplastics
More than 1 billion pints. This is how much beer is tapped every year thanks to technology developed by the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology. "And the actual figure is probably a multiple of this," says scientific director Kevin Verstrepen. His team makes beer tastier, cloudier, or stronger far beyond the national borders.
Nanopore sequencing: how bacterial proteins led to user-friendly DNA analysis devices
A bacterial protein explored at VIB enabled nanopore sequencing technology and the development of user-friendly DNA analysis devices.
Harnessing the power of protein aggregation
VIB researchers flip the script by turning a disease feature into a unique new treatment modality that could tackle even the most undruggable targets.
Boosting our immune system to personalize cancer treatment
Using Advanced - single cell - research in immunotherapy could lead to personalized cancer treatment.
Solving age-old mysteries to improve asthma treatment
Research at the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research has led to major breakthroughs in the understanding of asthma and allergies.
Power to the patient: how cancer vaccines arm our immune system
Cancer vaccines present a new way to boost patients' immune systems and tackle cancer.
Fighting COVID-19: a story of flexibility and collaboration
Groundbreaking basic research, extreme flexibility and intense collaborations. This is the origin story of our battle against COVID-19.
The VIB Agro-Incubator: where innovative projects grow into climate-resilient solutions for agriculture
Discover how scientific expertise, high-tech greenhouses and innovative ideas merge in the VIB Agro-Incubator to develop climate-resilient crops.
Camel antibodies and yeast: A promising double act on the way to more sustainable agriculture
Innovative water usage and a decrease in harmful crop protection agents usually come to mind when talking about sustainable agriculture. The fight against livestock diseases, however, gets far less attention, even though it's just as crucial for the future of our food production.