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VC opportunities for impact in the face of climate disaster
Venture capitalists have a vital role to play in guiding our planet’s future. By investing in technological advances that remediate […] September 7, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
The inspiring potential of gene therapy in neurology
Dr. Monica Bennett is Head of Gene Therapy Unit at Novartis, the company behind the world’s only gene therapy approved […] September 7, 2022 · BioVoxV-Bio Ventures portfolio company Biodol Therapeutics nominates its first preclinical candidate as a next-generation therapy for neuropathic pain
Ghent, Belgium, 31 August 2022 – V-Bio Ventures portfolio company Biodol Therapeutics, a French biotech company developing next-generation neuropathic pain […] August 31, 2022 · V-Bio VenturesKU Leuven spin-off AstriVax raises € 30 million to build vaccine platform
• Closing on € 30 million, AstriVax has raised the largest amount of seed capital in the history of spin-offs […] August 25, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
biotope by VIB: helping biotech startups take root in the ecosystem
VIB’s new incubator program biotope fosters early biotech startups looking to impact people’s lives through agrifood innovation. Based in the […] August 24, 2022 · BioVox
Augustine Therapeutics: time to reverse nerve damage in patients undergoing chemotherapy or with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Augustine Therapeutics is a VIB and KU Leuven spin-off developing innovative therapies for peripheral and central nervous system disorders. The […] August 17, 2022 · V-Bio Ventures
Bacterial biofilms: cooperative bugs cling to food surfaces even after cleaning
Current cleaning and disinfection practices in food industries are insufficient to destroy unwanted bacteria lurking on surfaces, according to recent […] August 17, 2022 · SciMingo
Gene therapy pioneer Dr. Katherine High on the past and future of the field
Dr. Katherine High is one of gene therapy’s pioneers, who has contributed to a long list of firsts in the […] August 17, 2022 · BioVox
New program fulfills the need for entrepreneurial talent in the life sciences
The vibrant Belgian life sciences sector needs a constant influx of young and ambitious entrepreneurs to sustain its growth. The […] June 22, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
Modern alchemy: turning microalgae into ‘green gold’
Much has been said about the huge economic potential of algae, but this ‘green gold’ has yet to meet expectations. […] June 22, 2022 · BioVoxBelgian stakeholders make recommendations for urgently needed data science strategy in healthcare
Antwerp, Belgium, 21 June 2022 – Inovigate, a consulting company for the healthcare industry, together with the Belgian Association of […] June 21, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
Belgian stakeholders unite to strive for data science integration in healthcare
Data science is booming, including in the healthcare sector. However, in order to extract insights and benefits from our health […] June 15, 2022 · Turnstone Communications
Beethoven and bone conduction: modern hearing solutions based on old tricks
The famous composer Ludwig Von Beethoven lost his hearing at a young age. To keep composing, he actively looked for […] June 15, 2022 · SciMingo