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In the life sciences, work focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease and the identification of therapeutic strategies, drawing on experimental and computational approaches. Complementing this, applied health research engages with clinical practice, professional education, and patient safety, generating knowledge that informs healthcare delivery and training. Together, these research activities support innovation and knowledge transfer, including patents and spin-offs, and contribute to improved health and care in Luxembourg.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"section  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-full-width \">\n    <div class=\"container 2xl:max-w-screen-2xl\">\n        <div class=\"max-w-11\/12\">\n            <div class=\"content-card content-card--right content-card__overlay--hidden wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card\">\n    \n<h2 class=\"content-card__heading has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"    >\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"content-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-visual-area\">\n    \n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-1024x707.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-1536x1060.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/06\/UNI-0505-28-2048x1414.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 3\/2; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/section>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper content-card__overlay\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-highlight-rounded bottom-left\" \n    href=\"#\"\n    target=\"_self\"\n>\n    \n<span class=\"btn-highlight-rounded__name wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\"><\/span>    <span class=\"icon-rounded\">\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right icon--lg\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-card__body  wp-block-unilux-blocks-content-card-free-area\">\n    \n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"meeting-luxembourgs-needs-in-health-through-research\"\n    >\nMeeting Luxembourg\u2019s needs in health through research<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>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\u2019s health and research ecosystem through collaboration with hospitals, public authorities, and national research institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<!-- Template: Resources Section -->\n<section class=\"section section wp-block-unilux-blocks-resources-section py-0\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper max-w-screen-3xl mx-auto bg-gray-100\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper container container-py-xl xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"our-research-groups\"\n    >\nOur research groups<\/h2>\n\n\n<!-- Template: Resources Section \/ Group -->\n<ul class=\"quick-link-list grid md:grid-cols-2 md:gap-x-32\">\n    <!-- Template: Resources Section \/ Item -->\n<li class=\"quick-link-list__item bg-theme\">\n    <a\n                    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