Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) - University of Luxembourg

🇱🇺 Luxembourg is joining AIPD, a new European Doctoral Training Unit (DTU), that will focus on AI-driven healthcare for Parkinson’s disease. Led by Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing (SCAI) in Bonn, Germany and funded by a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions grant from the European Union, AIPD brings together prominent institutions from across Europe, with Luxembourg playing a major role. 📚 8 of 14 PhD positions are supervised by principal investigators from the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) and the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), with the goal to contribute significantly to the development of novel AI strategies for healthcare, particularly in the context of Parkinson’s disease. 📝 If you’re passionate about AI-driven healthcare, check out the available PhD positions: https://lnkd.in/eiGKGbRC #AIinHealthcare #PrecisionMedicine #ParkinsonsDisease #Luxembourg #DoctoralTraining https://lnkd.in/e9XUF2zP

Over the past two days the Researchers' Days welcomed over 3,000 high school students and teachers to explore the fascinating world of science. 🎉 Today, Researchers' Days is open to the general public! 📅 When: 10:00 - 17:00 💡 Where: The Rockhal in Belval, free of charge Don’t miss the chance to visit the LCSB booth (Main Hall, Booth 31) and discover more about rare diseases: 🔬 Observe samples under a microscope 🧬 Investigate genetic mutations 💡 Experiment with enzymes and uncover how scientists are searching for new treatments These experiments are based on our research on rare disease mechanisms in the Enzymology & Metabolism group, led by Prof. Carole Linster. 👏A huge thank you to the incredible researchers who made our booth come to life: Carole Linster, Jean-François Conrotte, Agnes Hendriks, Gezime Seferi, Martin Jakubec, Parisa Paydar, Najmesadat Seyedkatouli, Ana-Maria Osiceanu, Beatriz Silva, Lucia Gallucci, Clémence Tropis, Sam Schaack!   Let’s continue to inspire, educate, and care for rare! Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) #ResearchersDays #LetsCareForRare #ScienceLuxembourg

🎉 Another successful lecture from the "LCSB on Tour" series! This week, an insightful talk took place in Echternach, where Prof. Paul Wilmes delved into the fascinating world of the #microbiome and its impact on our health. The event was a success, with engaged participants interested in learning about the invisible ecosystem that shapes many aspects of our well-being. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant discussion! Stay tuned for more enlightening talks in our series as we continue to bring cutting-edge science closer to the community! #research #luxembourg #health University of Luxembourg

Parkinson’s disease involves a complex range of motor and non-motor symptoms, complicating diagnosis and treatment. A recent study, led by Assistant Prof. Enrico Glaab, used data from the Luxembourg Parkinson’s Study to explore an integrated approach combining digital gait sensors, metabolomics, and clinical data to classify disease outcomes and comorbidities. Powered by advanced machine learning, the study highlights how integrating these complementary data types can allow clinicians in earlier detection and better monitoring of Parkinson's symptoms. https://lnkd.in/eWeBpuwW #ParkinsonsDisease #HealthcareInnovation #MachineLearning #DigitalHealth

The pdp Braincoach app launched by Programme for Dementia Prevention was recently featured on RTL TV! 🧠📱 This innovative app helps users reduce dementia risks through personalized recommendations for healthier living. "According to current scientific knowledge, there are 14 modifiable risk factors. If those get addressed, up to 45% of all dementia cases could be prevented in the future," says Prof Rejko Krüger, coordinator of pdp. Let’s make prevention a priority! The app is available for free in Luxembourg in both in App store and Google Play or at www.pdp-app.lu. https://lnkd.in/eTUGuSxA

During the Researchers' Days (28 - 30 November), the Rockhal will transform into a hub for science, offering hands-on experiments, personal insights, and a closer look at groundbreaking research 🎉   28 and 29 November are reserved for schools, but on 30 November we are open to everyone from 10:00 to 19:00!  🌟   The LCSB will wait for you at in the main hall (booth 31)! Learn more about rare diseases that affect millions of people around the world: Observe samples under a microscope, investigate the effect of genetic mutations, experiment with enzymes and discover how scientists search for new treatments.   The Scienteens Lab will also be in the main hall (WS32), with a booth on how smartphones recognise faces or QR codes: Observe an electronic brain at work, be part of a human neural network and perform the basic calculations to experiment with how a computer detects a line in an image. Check out the programme: https://lnkd.in/evFNBuxD https://lnkd.in/eDdikPYH    @fnr.lu @science_lu #ResearchersDays

LCSB on Tour: learn about the fascinating world of the #microbiome and its impact on our health! Don't miss our next lecture! 🗓️ Date & time: 27 November - 7 PM 📍Venue: Trifolion Echternach 🇱🇺 Language: Luxemburgish 🔬 In this lecture, Prof. Paul Wilmes, will discuss the influence that the microbiome can have on health and disease and present examples from current research studies, such as how the type of birth influences the development of the microbiome in infants and how the combination of microbes and diet can influence the development of colon cancer and Parkinson’s disease. He will further explain what the microbiome can tell us about the early stages of neurodegenerative diseases, and how we can influence the microbiome to stay healthy. 👉 More information and registration here: https://lnkd.in/efvR72CN University of Luxembourg

👏 Congratulations to LCSB alumni Ines Thiele (University of Galway) and Almut Heinken (Universite de Lorraine) on being recognized on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list by Clarivate, placing them among the top 1% of researchers worldwide! We’re incredibly proud of their remarkable achievements and impactful contributions to science making a difference globally. 🌍

Exciting news: Registrations for the 8th Venusberg Meeting on Neuroinflammation are open! 🗓️ When: 15-16-17 May 2025 📍Where: Campus Belval, Luxembourg Join us for a three of in-depth discussion exploring cerebral immune activation at the crossroads of healthy aging, senescence and neurodegeneration. The programme features renowned experts sharing insights across basic, clinical, methodological and emerging perspectives. 🤝 Engage in networking opportunities with international speakers, journal editors, fellow researchers, and industry representatives. 🎙️Submit an abstract for a chance to present your research as a talk or a poster. Young researchers will have the chance to be selected for a blitz talk and will be eligible for a travel grant! ➡️Discover the full programme and register here: https://lnkd.in/edyd6vQT We look forward to seeing you in Luxembourg University of Luxembourg

👏 Congratulations to Prof. Michael Heneka & Prof. Paul Wilmes for having been selected on the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list by Clarivate - a distinction that places them in the top 1% of researchers worldwide. This honor acknowledges their substantial contributions to advancing critical areas of #neurodegeneration and #microbiome research, respectively. https://lnkd.in/euky7mwq