Organisation: Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM)

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    World Cancer Day: Tumour biology is a research focus at the University

    Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It accounts for more than 9 million deaths per year, a number which is estimated to rise (Figure 1). In Luxembourg, there are about 3000 new cases of cancer each year. The most frequent types of cancer are breast, lung, prostate, colon and skin cancer.…

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    University of Luxembourg strengthens its computing capacities

    In May 2020, the University will give a boost to its research based on intensive computing and “big data” analysis. The University has just signed a four-year contract with Atos, an international leader in digital transformation, to supply its BullSequana XH2000 supercomputer.

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    University and ArcelorMittal extend collaboration in steel engineering

    ArcelorMittal Chair of Steel Construction

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    Researchers uncover privacy flaw in e-passports

    ESORICS 2019 Conference: Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have discovered a flaw in the security standard used in biometric passports (e-passports) worldwide since 2004. This standard, ICAO 9303, allows e-passport readers at airports to scan the chip inside a passport and identify the holder.

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    Physics Colloquium: Recent research using polarized neutrons on some not-very-recent materials

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    Novel computer model supports cancer therapy

    Researchers 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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    University grants ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT access to Supercomputer

    The University of Luxembourg has entered service agreements with Luxembourg-based companies ArcelorMittal and CERATIZIT. 

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    The University appoints Gilbert Massard Director of Medical Education

    The Board of Governors of the University of Luxembourg has appointed Professor Gilbert Massard Director of medical education and full professor, with the initial task to launch the new bachelor in medicine starting in September 2020.

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    Vening Meinesz Medal awarded to Tonie Van Dam

    Tonie Van Dam, Professor in Physical Geodesy at the University of Luxembourg has recently received the 2019 Vening Meinesz Medal from the European Geosciences Union (EGU). 

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    Right combination of diet and bacteria limits cancer progression

    Researchers 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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