Organisations
Department of Biology KU Leuven
The research activities of the Biology Department are diverse, and include molecular and physiological studies at cellular and organismal level as well as ecological research focusing on populations, communities and ecosystems. Although many research groups carry out in-depth analyses on specific model organisms, the diversity of life forms studied by the department as a whole is impressive. Our studies are embedded in a dense network of ...
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine KU Leuven
For more information about the research topics of the different research teams belonging to this department see: - Division for Biochemistry - Division for Physiology - Division for Pharmacology - Centre for Human Genetics - Division for Experimental laboratory medicine - Division for Molecular Biology (CELGEN)
Department of Human Genetics KU Leuven
The core business of the Center for Human Genetics is human and developmental genetics, neurogenetics and cancer genetics. For this reason we have chosen to structure the department around these three pillars by means of research programmes, headed by a program director.
DISC Flanders Institute for Biotechnology
Fitness and Health Promotion Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The main research activities developed by FIGE are: 1. Evaluation of the physical fitness and physical activity pattern of Flemish youth (the "Fitness barometer"); 2. Monitoring the physical fitness & physical activity of Flemish youth and young adults; 3. Eurofit Remedial: Monitoring low fit youth; 4. Study of the interaction "Nutrition - Physical Activity and Health Promotion in Secondary Schools".
General and Biological Chemistry Vrije Universiteit Brussel
The research unit ABIS mainly develops research on: 1. Fundamental study of the biophysical and biochemical properties of the human skin; 2. Objective and quantitative evaluation of some fundamental properties of the skin; 3. Objective evaluation of the efficiency of various dermato-cosmetic ingredients and dermato-cosmetic treatments on the human skin; 4. The use of hydro- and lipo-soluble plant extracts as active ingredients in ...