Research with impact in Luxembourg and beyond

Our research encompasses a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied investigations across biomedical and health sciences. Researchers publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and attract competitive funding from public and private sources at national and international levels.

In the life sciences, experimental and computational approaches are combined to investigate tumour biology, with particular strengths in colorectal cancer, melanoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Molecular and cellular research draws on diverse experimental models, including primary, established, and patient-derived cell lines, organoids, biopsies, and animal models. These studies examine biological processes and molecular mechanisms relevant to disease, such as treatment responses, epigenetic regulation, microRNAs, the microbiome, the tumour microenvironment, and biomarker discovery. The department also hosts the national colorectal cancer collection, providing a unique resource for research of national importance.

Alongside biomedical research, dedicated research groups in medicine, nursing sciences, and midwifery address questions arising from clinical practice, professional education, and patient safety. Clinical research includes the development and evaluation of digital and simulation-based approaches for care and learning, for example in anatomy, clinical procedures, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. Research in nursing sciences and midwifery contributes practice-oriented and pedagogical knowledge that informs healthcare delivery, professional roles, and education. These activities are closely connected to Luxembourg’s health and research ecosystem through collaboration with hospitals, public authorities, and national research institutions.