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FNR and LIH support Luxembourg research project on rare disease

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28th February 2017 marks the 10th international “Rare Disease Day”. The day serves to raise awareness around the research on rare diseases.
February 28, 2017   In Our News  

LIH and LNS cooperate on doctoral training

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In December 2016, LIH and the “Laboratoire national de santé” (LNS) signed a bilateral agreement to collaborate on the training of PhD candidates.
February 27, 2017   In Our News  

LIH contributes to an important worldwide study on blood pressure with national data

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Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular disorders and chronic kidney disease.
February 01, 2017   In Our News  

Specialised training to accompany people with mental disorders for their professional reinsertion

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Mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders or schizophrenia affect about one third of Europe’s population.
January 30, 2017   In Our News  

Retrospective 2016: LIH’s highlights of the year

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2016 was a scientifically successful year for LIH, which pursued its mission to generate and translate research knowledge in the biomedical field.
January 24, 2017   In Our News  

Strengthened research activities in neuro-oncology and neurodegenerative diseases with FNR PEARL Chair Prof Mittelbronn

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Beginning of January 2017, renowned neuropathologist Prof Michel Mittelbronn joined the Laboratoire national de santé (LNS).
January 23, 2017   In Our News  

Erasmus+ Award for a multinational project coordinated by LIH

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On 19th December 2016, Dr Laurence Fond-Harmant was awarded an “Erasmus+ Strategic Project” trophy.
January 16, 2017   In Our News  

Advancing brain tumour research with preclinical MRI studies

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Research on pre-clinical animal models is an essential step in the testing of new treatments.
January 11, 2017   In Our News  

Funding for three collaborative research projects by the Personalised Medicine Consortium

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The Personalised Medicine Consortium (PMC) aims to build new collaborations and foster synergies between clinicians and researchers from Luxembourg.
December 16, 2016   In Our News  

National PhD Welcome Day: welcoming our young scientists

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On Wednesday 7th December 2016, the very first edition of the National PhD Welcome Day took place in Luxembourg-City at the Neumünster Abbay.
December 09, 2016   In Our News  

LIH researchers in touch with the public at the Researchers’ Days 2016

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The Researchers’ Days, organised by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) on 2nd and 3rd December 2016 were again a great success.
December 05, 2016   In Our News  

Interview with Dr Gunnar Dittmar, new Head of LIH’s Proteome and Genome Research Unit

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On 1st October 2016, Dr Gunnar Dittmar was appointed as Head of the Proteome and Genome Research Unit in LIH’s Department of Oncology.
November 30, 2016   In Our News  

Well-attended Life Sciences PhD Days at the University of Luxembourg

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The Life Sciences PhD Days 2016, organised by PhD candidates of the University of Luxembourg, took place at the Maison du Savoir on the Belval Campus.
November 29, 2016   In Our News  

FNR CORE funding for three research projects at LIH

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The Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) supports multi-annual thematic research programs with its central funding instrument CORE.
November 25, 2016   In Our News  

DNA methylation: Small epigenetic changes may have serious health effects

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The “Immune Endocrine and Epigenetics” research group at LIH’s Department of Infection and Immunity published a review that summaries our current ...
November 22, 2016   In Our News  

High-fibre diet keeps gut microbes from eating the colon's lining and protects against infection

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A human gut microbiota deprived of dietary fibre compensates the lack of nutrients by degrading the mucus barrier that lines the intestinal wall..
November 18, 2016   In Our News  

Assessing national healthcare needs: LIH and the Ministry of Health established the "Carte Sanitaire 2015"

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In September 2016, the Ministry of Health presented a new bill on hospital planning whose content is based on a detailed hospital inventory.
November 14, 2016   In Our News  

Training activities of the WHO European Regional Reference Laboratory at LIH

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Between 3rd and 14th October 2016, the WHO European Regional Reference Laboratory for Measles and Rubella in Luxembourg hosted three trainees.
November 09, 2016   In Our News  

Healthy with sports - LIH joins HEPA Europe, the European network for the promotion of Health-Enhancing Physical Activity

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It is proven that physical activity has as a therapeutic effect on certain diseases, such as cancer or cardiovascular disorders.
November 08, 2016   In Our News  

Dr Anna Chioti nominated as a member of the Scientific Committee of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking

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Dr Anna Chioti, Director ad interim of LIH’s Department of Population Health, was designated among a list of candidates proposed by the States ...
November 07, 2016   In Our News