VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology

VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology

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We study and use microbes

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Many of life’s basic mechanisms were first discovered in micro-organisms, which are an important model system for cells in higher organisms.. Micro-organisms can make us sick and, despite the evolution of antibiotics, more research is needed to control infectious diseases. On the other hand, many micro-organisms are beneficial: intestinal microbes, for example, are essential for the digestion of food and play a crucial role in our health. And let’s not forget the role micro-organisms play in the production of fermented beverages and foods, biofuels, pharmaceuticals and bioplastics. Research at CfM combines these different aspects by increasing our basic understanding of microbes and higher organisms, and by translating this knowledge into environmental, industrial and medical applications. ___ VIB’s core mission is to generate disruptive insights into the molecular underpinning of life and to translate these actively into impactful innovations for patients and society. VIB is an independent research institute where some 1,800 top scientists from Belgium and abroad conduct pioneering basic research. As such, they are pushing the boundaries of what we know about molecular mechanisms and how they rule living organisms such as human beings, animals, plants, and microorganisms. __ KU Leuven is Europe’s most innovative university (Reuters) and ranks 45th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. As Belgium's largest university, KU Leuven welcomes 60,000 students from over 140 countries. Its 7,000 researchers are active in a comprehensive range of disciplines. KU Leuven is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and has a strong European and international orientation. University Hospitals Leuven, its network of research hospitals, provides high-quality healthcare and develops new therapeutic and diagnostic insights with an emphasis on translational research.

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