Organization

Our Center is part of two families

The Center for Brain and Disease Research is embedded in both VIB and KU Leuven.

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VIB at a Glance

Founded in 1996, VIB is an interuniversity institute for biotechnology with a mission to achieve excellence in life science research and entrepreneurial tech transfer.

VIB has 9 research centers based in 5 universities across Belgium. These are composed of 10 core facilities and 90 research groups, including 1800 researchers and staff representing 75 nationalities.

Staff and students at the Center for Brain & Disease Research can benefit from VIB Training.

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KU Leuven at a Glance

The Center is proud to be part of KU Leuven. Founded in 1425, KU Leuven boasts a rich history yet remains Europe's most innovative university!

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KU Leuven History KU Leuven Facts & Figures Studying at KU Leuven

Biomedical Sciences Group

Within KU Leuven, our Center is embedded in the Biomedical Sciences group. Each of our labs and researchers belong to a department: Neuroscience, Human Genetics, or Cellular & Molecular Medicine.

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KU Leuven Biomedical Sciences Group KU Leuven Neuroscience Department KU Leuven Human Genetics Department KU Leuven Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine