Topic: Life Sciences & Medicine
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International team discovers endogenous anti-inflammatory substance
Learn moreA research team led by Prof. Karsten Hiller of the Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology, BRICS, in collaboration with scientists at the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and the University of Luxembourg has discovered an anti-inflammatory chemical substance that the body naturally produces: mesaconic acid. This molecule could be a candidate for further development…
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Midbrain single-cell sequencing to understand Parkinson’s Disease
Learn moreResearchers from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) at the University of Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, investigated the different cell types present in the human midbrain to better understand their respective role in Parkinson’s disease. They examined post-mortem samples from people affected by the disease and…
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Paul Wilmes elected Executive Board member of the Section des Sciences
Learn moreOn 9 February, Prof. Paul Wilmes, head of the Systems Ecology group at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) of the University of Luxembourg, was elected as a member of the executive board of the Section des Sciences of the Institut Grand-Ducal.
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The Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine opens its doors!
Learn moreIf you ever wondered what biomedical research is and what a laboratory looks like, then join us for a guided tour in our wet and dry labs!
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88,000 euros awarded for the 9th edition of Espoir en tête
Learn moreThe Rotary Clubs of Luxembourg were able to collect important donations from private donors and their sponsors, despite the cancellation of the traditional screening of a special film in the Kinepolis cinemas.
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ParkinsonNet Luxembourg celebrates 5 years
Learn moreParkinsonNet Luxembourg was established only 5 years ago and began full operations in 2018 with the first multidisciplinary professional training. Modelled after the highly effective Dutch programme founded by Prof. Dr. Bas Bloem from Radboud University Nijmegen, the concept focuses on building an integrated care network for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at all stages.…
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Successful partnership with RBC
Learn moreThe Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) supports the development of a computer science programme at the Scienteens Lab. Thanks to this partnership, a new workshop entitled “Art and Artificial Intelligence” will be open for booking from October 2021.
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CON-VINCE study enters homestretch
Learn moreOriginally launched in April 2020 under the aegis of the Research Luxembourg COVID-19 Taskforce, the CON-VINCE study aims to evaluate the prevalence and dynamics of the spread of COVID-19 within the Luxembourgish population, with a specific focus on asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic individuals.
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The CMCM supports research on epilepsy
Learn moreThe CMCM has started a partnership with the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) to accelerate research on Parkinson’s disease (PD) and epilepsy.
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New online and in-school activities for 2021
Learn moreTo adapt its offer to the current situation – that prevents classes from visiting our premises – the Scienteens Lab has developed new activities: interactive online talks and small workshops that can be done at school with the help of our team. Check out the programme and contact us to book an activity for the…