Welcome to the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research
The scientific investigation of the various research groups in the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation research (IRC) is focused on molecular mechanisms of inflammation in pathologies such as allergy, autoimmune diseases, cancer, infectious diseases and senescence. At the heart of this research is the investigation of inter- and intracellular signaling pathways in innate and adaptive immune cells and barrier cells of the skin, lung and gut.
- Science director: Bart Lambrecht
Video: Twitter/VIB/IRC/BartLambrecht
Bioimaging Core / Take a Virtual Tour!
But what exactly happens here? A big part of the IRC is dedicated to bioimaging. Their mission is to advance these important research efforts using the power of imaging: from in vitro to in vivo, from meso to Ångström scale, from morphology to mechanism: with their electron and light microscopes they make the invisible visible!
Curious about what these special microscopes look like? Click on the door illustration and find out in this virtual tour!
The Microscopists Podcast
Curious about the world of microscopy? In this episode of The Microscopists podcast, Erin Tranfield, Head of the VIB Bioimaging Core, shares her fascinating journey. In a conversation with Peter O’Toole, Erin talks about her significant contributions to microscopy, overcoming personal challenges, her experience at NASA, career advice from her mother, and her work in various exotic countries—including insights into lunar dust. The episode runs for about an hour and can be accessed here: www.themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
Damya Laoui is named Commander of the Order of the Crown in recognition of her cancer research and outreach:
On Belgium’s national holiday, cancer researcher Prof. Damya Laoui was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the Crown. Leading a team at the VIB-VUB Center for Inflammation Research, Prof. Laoui is known for her pioneering work in developing personalized cancer immunotherapies. Her research focuses on using dendritic cells to combat tumor growth and metastasis. She expressed her gratitude, sharing the honor with her team.
Read the full article here: DamyaLaoui/IRC/VIB.be
Read the full article here: DamyaLaoui/IRC/VIB.be
