Category: Research
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Predicting cell fate to better understand congenital heart defects
Learn moreA new study published in the scientific journal Nature reveals molecular factors that determine the fate of specific cardiac stem cells and exposes mechanisms of disrupted cardiac development. This study provides a new framework for investigating congenital heart defects.
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Luxembourg Parkinson’s Study funded with an additional 6 million euros
Learn moreThe Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has committed an additional 6 million euros to National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson’s Disease (NCER-PD), paving the way for the second phase of this collaborative research programme.
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Sean Takats will join the University with an FNR PEARL Chair
Learn moreProf. Sean Takats, an internationally renowned expert on digital history, will start his research work in Luxembourg in October 2019. Backed by an FNR PEARL Chair from the Luxembourg National Research Fund, Sean Takats join the Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), one of the interdisciplinary research centres of the University of Luxembourg.
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Top Japanese research consolidates ties with Luxembourg
Learn moreThe link between Luxembourg and Japanese research has been strengthened: Representatives of the Japanese RIKEN Institute, the University of Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Institute for Health (LIH) have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding in which the three institutions declare their intention to further strengthen future scientific cooperation. The fundamental elements are the so-called joint…
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Novel computer model supports cancer therapy
Learn moreResearchers from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) of the University of Luxembourg have developed a computer model that simulates the metabolism of cancer cells. They used the programme to investigate how combinations of drugs could be used more effectively to stop tumour growth. The biologists now published their findings in the scientific journal EBioMedicine…
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SnT celebrates 10-year anniversary with Partnership Day
Learn moreThe Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg celebrated its 10-year anniversary at the occasion of its yearly Partnership Day.
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University grants ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT access to Supercomputer
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg has entered service agreements with Luxembourg-based companies ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT.
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Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression
Learn moreResearchers from the University of Luxembourg showed in an in vitro study that a combination of dietary factors and gut bacteria can inhibit the progression of colorectal cancer.
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University joins Ripple blockchain research on micropayments
Learn moreThe University of Luxembourg announced its participation in the University Blockchain Research Initiative, a multi-year, multi-million-euro research programme funded by Ripple, a provider of leading enterprise blockchain solutions for global payments.