Topic: Life Sciences & Medicine
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Seven Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellowships awarded
Learn moreSeven postdoctoral students from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) have recently received funding from the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships to acquire new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary, and inter-sectoral mobility.
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P2RX7 is an indicator of early drug response in NRAS-mutated melanoma
Learn moreGround-breaking research in cancer biology and immunology in the last decades has revolutionized the treatment of melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.
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Excellent Doctoral Thesis Awards 2022 in science
Learn moreThe Doctoral School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) at the University of Luxembourg has recently awarded 13 doctoral candidates for their outstanding doctoral thesis. Their research covers a wide variety of topics, tackling important issues and providing innovative solutions. They now continue their career in both academia and industry.
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Launch of 2nd year programme for doctors undergoing specialty training
Learn moreDuring the week of 26 to 30 September 2022, the University of Luxembourg welcomed young doctors who have started their specialisation studies in general medicine, neurology and medical oncology on its Limperstberg campus. The introductory week was launched in the presence of numerous representatives from the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, teachers, colleagues from…
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Medicine and the end of life – experiences and insights
Learn moreTo mark the publication of the book Das Warschauer Konzert – oder der letzte Gang (loosely translated as “The Warsaw Concerto – or the final curtain”) by Dr. Bernard Thill, the medical education team at the University of Luxembourg organised an academic and cultural event on 5 July. The book narrates the fate of terminally…
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Study shows microbiome-derived formate promotes colorectal cancer
Learn moreColorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and lethal malignancies in Western countries. It is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second most common cause of death from cancer in Europe (World Cancer Research Fund). In recent years, an increased morbidity in young adults has been observed in several parts of…
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FNR PRIDE grants awarded to Cancer and Immunology research projects
Learn moreFollowing the 2021 PRIDE call, the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) has retained for funding two Doctoral Training Units (DTUs) working on cancer and immunology research. Within the DTUs, both coordinated by the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), the grant will support the research work of 32 PhD candidates in total of which 10 will…
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An informative quiz night about cancer
Learn moreOn 23-25 April 2021, an interdisciplinary team of scientists in Luxembourg invited the public to participate in three interactive online quizzes around the topic of cancer. Participants learned more about different risk factors, prevention and treatment in an entertaining and informal way. Even mummies played a role.