Sharing Life Sciences Innovations
OCTIMET Oncology tackling cancer with a new captain at the helm
In this VC Views article, V-Bio Ventures introduces one of their portfolio companies, OCTIMET. This Belgian oncology startup just added a new member to its executive team, with the appointment of …
Confo Therapeutics: the next Belgian biotech star?
Just days before KBC Securities’ "State of the Union" announcement on how well Belgian biotech has been faring this year, Confo Therapeutics closed a terrific series A financing round. The company…
Cultured meat, plant-based patties and bug burgers: VCs are backing protein alternatives
When it comes to food, our key sources of nutrition haven’t changed much in the last ten thousand years. Though hyped-up food trends and diets come and go, our ancestors established the status quo…
Closing the gender gap in biotech funding
Companies with a good gender balance consistently outperform those with only men in their management teams. Yet despite this, start-ups with female founders and management team members are consist…
Science for health: a new event for creating research connections
Science for health is Belgium’s new research event, set to promote more collaborations in our stellar life sciences ecosystem. The September event will bring together experts from across the board…
The future of healthcare is digital
This month marked the crystal anniversary of the life sciences networking event Knowledge for Growth. The event was a huge success, with 1300+ attendees representing 600+ companies from 20+ countr…
Holographic imaging technology shines a light on cells
Have you ever considered how scientists are able to count transparent cells in a see-through solution? Traditional methods involve dyes, microscopes, time and effort. Now there’s a new technology …
Deadly mosquitoes are invading Europe
Due to climate change, two species of tropical mosquitoes are spreading into Europe at increasing rates. Their presence is linked to a range of tropical viruses, including dengue, yellow fever, Ch…
Hydrogen gas panel set to revolutionize clean energy production
Bioscience engineers at KU Leuven have created a record-breaking hydrogen gas panel. The panel is capable of producing 250 liters of hydrogen gas per day; enough that just 20 panels could provide …
Stellar year for Belgian biotech
Belgium has once again strengthened its position as Europe's biotech leader. Today, Belgian biotech companies comprise 23 percent of the total market value of all public European biotech companies…
AuXin Surgery Announces the Launch of its new CADISS System for Selective Dissection in Surgery
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 7 February 2019 – AuXin Surgery, a medical device company, announces that it has obtained CE Class III certification for its novel CADISS® System for the surgery of chro…
AuXin Surgery Announces the Launch of its new CADISS System for Selective Dissection in Surgery
Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, 7 February 2019 – AuXin Surgery, a medical device company, announces that it has obtained CE Class III certification for its novel CADISS® System for the surgery of chro…
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Upcoming events
Science for health 2019
SQUARE Brussels
Wed 11 Sep 2019
10:00
Health science is about the patient; about preventing illness and saving lives. Collaboration and out-of-the-box thinking accelerate progress. This yearly event connects researchers and clinicians…
Cellular Therapies in Oncology and Beyond: from Drug Development to Clinical Applications
Janssen Research Campus, Beerse, Belgium
Thu 27 Jun 2019
08:00
Crown Bioscience and Janssen Pharmaceutica NV cordially invite you to the second jointly organized one-day symposium on: “Cellular Therapies in Oncology and Beyond: from Drug Development to Clinic…
