Interdisciplinary Centre Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB)

Embedded in society

The connection between science and society is very important to us. From our school lab, the Scienteens Lab, to the different outreach activities and collaborative partnerships with patient associations, we love to listen to society’s needs and share our passion for science. Research at the LCSB is truly connected in many different ways.

The Scienteens Lab – De Labo fir Jonker

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The first research lab for high school students in Luxembourg

The Scienteens Lab is an extracurricular learning centre of the University of Luxembourg that offers workshops designed to spark their interest in science, show them the latest trends and technologies in research and supports them in their career choice. Hands-on experiments, supervised by experienced scientists and teachers from
various disciplines, provide the students an insight into scientific research and the day-to-day work in the lab. The workshops address relevant topics in biology, mathematics, physics and computer science.

The Scienteens Lab was founded by the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) in 2013 and is under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Stéphanie of Luxembourg. In 2016, the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) joined the initiative to offer additional scientific activities in the fields of physics, mathematics and computer science.

Photo: The first edition of the Scienteens Academy on sustainability, climate change and renewable energies

LCSB on Tour

“LCSB on Tour” is an LCSB initiative with the aim to spread the word about cutting-edge biomedical research carried out in Luxembourg to all four corners of the country. This series of public lectures, held in various municipalities across the country, offers valuable insights into the latest advances in research on neurodegenerative diseases. Each one-hour session combines clear, accessible presentations with interactive discussions, making complex biomedical topics understandable for everyone.

So far, LCSB on Tour has visited Diekirch, Steinfort, Echternach, Ettelbruck, Bettembourg and Mersch, with an upcoming lecture in Kehlen.

  • LCSB on Tour - Diekirch

    LCSB on Tour in Diekirch

  • LCSB on Tour in Steinfort

  • LCSB on Tour in Echternach

  • LCSB on Tour in Ettelbruck

  • LCSB on Tour in Bettembourg

  • LCSB on Tour in Mersch

Public outreach

The LCSB actively engages in public outreach initiatives, from public pillow fights to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease, and participating in science fairs that allow us to showcase our research, to celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a city-wide brain sculpture exhibition.

  • Scienteens Lab 10-year anniversary (2023)

  • Public awareness event about Parkinson’s disease care and research, organized by the City of Esch, Parkinson Luxembourg, ParkinsonNet, pdp, and NCER-PD (2023)

  • University of Luxembourg 20th anniversary “20 years of ideas” public lecture series: Paul Wilmes’ lecture on microbiome (2023)

  • Science Festival 2021

  • Mind the Brain inauguration (2019)

  • People throwing colorful pillows in the air

    Pillow Fight (2017)

Patient engagement

The LCSB highly values the support of participants, recognizing their crucial contribution to advancing research. To express our appreciation, we organise and participate in various events, including annual thank-you gatherings, workshops, and seminars. These events serve as platforms to provide patients and their families with updates on the latest research findings. By keeping them informed, we aim to foster a stronger connection between the research community and those directly impacted by it.

  • Celebrating 8 years of translational research within NCER-PD and official launch of the integrated care network dedicated to neurodegenerative diseases (2023)

  • The NCER-PD team at the World Parkinson’s Day (2023)

  • NCER-PD Annual Thank you Party (2016)

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