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At the forefront of tissue engineering
15 Oct 2025

At the forefront of tissue engineering

By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
By combining biology, engineering, and data science, Liesbet Geris develops high-tech solutions to complex healthcare challenges - from damaged cartilage to failing bone - to deliver treatments that are faster, smarter, and more personalised.
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The tiny island with a big impact on climate research

Amidst the raspy jabbering of Buzzards on a remote island at the edge of the Aegean Sea, one ambitious ERC grantee, Dr. Vassilis Amiridis, instigated the construction of a climate change superstation with the enthusiastic support of the ERC, the…
Amidst the raspy jabbering of Buzzards on a remote island at the edge of the Aegean Sea, one ambitious ERC grantee, Dr. Vassilis Amiridis, instigated the construction of a climate…
Amidst the raspy jabbering of Buzzards on a remote island at the edge of the Aegean Sea, one ambitious ERC grantee, Dr. Vassilis Amiridis, instigated…
Amidst the raspy jabbering of Buzzards on a remote island at the edge of the Aegean Sea, one ambitious ERC grantee, Dr. Vassilis Amiridis, instigated the construction of a…
Amidst the raspy jabbering of Buzzards on a remote island at the edge of the Aegean Sea, one ambitious ERC grantee, Dr…

Periodic table of shapes could uncover the structure of the universe

Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019. Not only has it revolutionised the way that scientists understand the basis…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019. Not only has…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical Elements is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019…
Hailed as one of the most significant achievements in the field of science, the Mendeleev Periodic Table of Chemical…

Why viruses coated with peptides could hold the key to cancer immunity

A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an inspired idea has been developed in the lab and turned into a ground…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), an…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to a grant from the European Research Council (ERC),…
A targeted and personalised method for triggering the body’s immune response could transform how we treat cancer. Thanks to…

New biosensors help control phenylketonuria disease

The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease.
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease.
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator…
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine levels – a leading indicator of phenylketonuria disease…
The LABPATCH project is developing two innovative biosensors to help medical professionals better detect phenylalanine…

The true costs of our healthy habits

The ASTAOMEGA project solves the problems linked to the production of omega-3 and antioxidants at the same time. The team promises higher production rates and improved sustainability at a lower cost.
The ASTAOMEGA project solves the problems linked to the production of omega-3 and antioxidants at the same time. The team promises higher production rates and improved sustainability…
The ASTAOMEGA project solves the problems linked to the production of omega-3 and antioxidants at the same time. The team promises higher production…
The ASTAOMEGA project solves the problems linked to the production of omega-3 and antioxidants at the same time. The team promises higher production rates and improved…
The ASTAOMEGA project solves the problems linked to the production of omega-3 and antioxidants at the same time. The team…

Turning carbon dioxide waste into carbon building blocks

By creating a conversion process for recycling carbon dioxide into feedstock, the CO2Recycling project is paving the way towards a sustainable chemical industry.
By creating a conversion process for recycling carbon dioxide into feedstock, the CO2Recycling project is paving the way towards a sustainable chemical industry.
By creating a conversion process for recycling carbon dioxide into feedstock, the CO2Recycling project is paving the way towards a sustainable…
By creating a conversion process for recycling carbon dioxide into feedstock, the CO2Recycling project is paving the way towards a sustainable chemical industry.
By creating a conversion process for recycling carbon dioxide into feedstock, the CO2Recycling project is paving the way…

Luminescent leap forward: Maximising the efficiency of solar panels in bad weather

Inspired by the country’s cloudy weather, an Irish researcher has developed a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels – even in the event of overcast skies. With a grant from the European Research Council (ERC), the disruptive technology…
Inspired by the country’s cloudy weather, an Irish researcher has developed a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels – even in the event of overcast skies. With a grant…
Inspired by the country’s cloudy weather, an Irish researcher has developed a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels – even in the event…
Inspired by the country’s cloudy weather, an Irish researcher has developed a new way to increase the efficiency of solar panels – even in the event of overcast skies. With a…
Inspired by the country’s cloudy weather, an Irish researcher has developed a new way to increase the efficiency of solar…

Painting a global picture of sustainable human wellbeing

Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With European Research Council (ERC) support, a leading demographer aims…
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With…
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and…
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger…
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on…