Infrastructure
PACBIO; third -generation sequencing platform with Single Molecule Real Time technology (SMRT) (PACBIO) KU Leuven
The PacBio RS system fills an important gap in the instrumentation that is necessary to address major scientific questions in genomics. The PacBio RS is a third -generation sequencing platform with Single Molecule Real Time technology (SMRT). The sequencer introduces several new features to sequencing that are complementary with the current (second generation) sequencers that are available at the Genomics Core in Leuven and in other facilities in Flanders: It is the first instrument to detect DNA in real time. Moreover, no amplification step is required during sample preparation, ...
EU-Genomics: EU Infrastructure for genomic analysis (EU GENOMICS) KU Leuven
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has taken modern research by storm and consequently is one of the most important tools of modern biological and biomedical research. However, the high cost of instrumentation and reagents, the multifaceted expertise required for correct use and the legal and ethical issues hamper access to NGS technologies for many researchers. EU-Genomics aims to address those challenges by unifying the major European genome centers that provide external access to their facilities. The mission of EU-Genomics is to facilitate access to cuttingedge DNA sequencing ...
Polyline: A Smart Energy Chain Testing Infrastructure (POLYLINE) KU Leuven
PolyLine is a highly flexible test infrastructure capturing the electrical energy chain relevant for Smart Cities. Conceptually, PolyLine is a model-controlled, virtual distribution grid. Through these models, realworld and hypothetical situations can be produced and interactions with Smart Grid components studied. The installation offers three-phase, four-quadrant sources on medium (up to 50 kV) and low-voltage, including provisions for lightning and switching transients. The sources are controllable from user-friendly computer models, and have feed-back on both voltage and current, ...
The PaRtiCLE proton center (PARTICLE) KU Leuven
UZ Leuven and its partners are completing the construction of the first Belgian proton therapy center ParTICLe. The proton therapy center benefits from a unique configuration with two independent cyclotrons, one dedicated to the clinic and the other dedicated to research, both of which deliver protons up to 230 MeV, in two separate rooms. Because of its proximity to the MoSAIC, the research beam line could ideally be used to demonstrate specific effects of protons in pre-clinical models, especially those related to high dose rates (FLASH) but also more complex radiological effects such as ...
The ISOLDE facility at CERN (ISOLDE) KU Leuven
This project aims at the study of the fundamental forces at work in the nuclei of atoms. Their properties are also crucial to answer questions related to the origin of chemical elements and the fate of celestial objects. The strong force, that keeps neutrons and protons together, has revealed unexpected features that are best observed in nuclei with an unusual balance of the two types of particles. Such exotic, extremely short-living nuclei are produced at dedicated facilities: ISOLDE, at CERN, is world-leading in the range of nuclear species available for fundamental studies and ...
ELIXIR Infrastructure for Data and Services to strengthen Life-Sciences Research in Flanders (ELIXIR) KU Leuven
Life-science is a data science; it relies on the generation, sharing and integrated analysis of vast quantities of digital data. ELIXIR is a European Research Infrastructure that brings together international resources in life-sciences to form a single infrastructure enabling scientists to find and share data, exchange expertise and access advanced tools and large scale computational facilities, across borders and disciplines. The Belgian ELIXIR Node offers a portfolio of services in data management and analysis to help researchers adopt best practices of Open Science and perform their ...
Painting potential traps on a Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) KU Leuven
We are applying for a state of the art custom-designed projection laser system that will be vital for doing actual research with the BEC system. This system will “paint” optical traps onto the cloud of BEC atoms, with a high resolution and framerate. This high level of control on the BEC turns it into a genuine quantum simulator. We plan experiments on cutting-edge topics in quantum many body physics, including: non-equilibrium phenomena like prethermalization, quantum turbulence and collective BEC excitations. In addition, in the context of quantum technological applications, we plan to ...
Testing device that provides accurate robotic joint motion simulation: Multi Joint simulator (FIBER) KU Leuven
The VIVO Multi-Joint simulator is to the best of our knowledge the only commercially available experimental testing device that provides accurate robotic joint motion simulation for multiple joints, i.e. knee, hip, shoulder, temporomandibular, elbow, ankle and spinal joint motions. Furthermore, the multi-joint simulator is programmed with customized force and motion profiles that range from standard activities of daily living through extreme sports and simulation of accidental conditions and injurious activities. Thirdly, in line with FIBEr vision to play ...
Light sheet microscope based on a single objective for high throughput meetings on 3D samples (LIGHT SHEET MICROSCO) KU Leuven
Parts specific for the construction of Light sheet microscope based on one objective for fast and high-throughput measurements of 3D tissues.
This microscope is not an existing commercial system, they are merely parts that you have to assemble yourself. This device must be built by our team.