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BELGIAN RESEARCH 2020

Index of Company Profiles and advertisers R Rejuvenate Biomed. .....................................................................................69

S Syndesi Therapeutics .................................................................................162 Syndo Health NV ................................................................................... 94-95

T Taradon Laboratory. ....................................................................................93 The Innovation Found ..................................................................................76 TOKU-E EU NV ...........................................................................................68

V VIVES ................................................................................................... 48-49 Vlerick Business School ........................................................46-47, 70, Cover 4

Y Yesse Technologies ......................................................................................67

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True proximity between clinicians and researchers at the heart of the Charleroi CHU (University Hospital Centre

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Alternative methods to deal with new toxins

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INFOPOLE Cluster TIC The Walloon network of digital stakeholders at the service of innovation

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CREMAN - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Centre A well-informed partner of the industrial innovations of tomorrow

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department – ULiège Cutting-edge research and industrial applications join forces

Liège Space Centre – CSL Developing space technologies

Chemical Engineering Research Unit – Liege University (ULiège) Working towards sustainable transformation processes

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Center for Education and Research on Macromolecules - CERM Polymers to serve coatings, biomaterials and energy

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StratiCELL Smart science dedicated to healthcare

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SOWALFIN, a key innovation stakeholder in Wallonia

PDC*line Pharma Your partner in immuno-oncology

Quality Assistance Analytical expertise for tomorrow’s innovative medicines

Medi-Line A medical devices expert

GSK Vaccines An amazing place to create the future

Miracor Medical SA Cutting-edge cardiac care

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AbbVie Transforming patients' lives

Dendrogenix A new family of molecules that fight deafness and cancer

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The leading expert in the tumour microenvironment

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Interview with Mr Julien Compère, CEO of University Hospital of Liege (CHU Liège

Accessia Pharma Provide efficient tools to grow

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Maximising the participation of Walloon stakeholders in European research programmes

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Sizeable investments for the life sciences

SRIW, a key partner in the regional strategy for plastic recycling & circular economy

Bridge2Health - B2H Providing solutions leveraging excellence

Agoria Wallonia brings the technology industry into the 4.0 era

Industry as the main source of technological progress

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Pro-Rector for Research at UCLouvain

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Haute Ecole Lucia de Brouckère Bachelor’s in medical electronics: a cutting-edge course as a response to the increasing demand for specialist technicians

Haute Ecole Lucia de Brouckère Master’s in Industrial Engineering Sciences: a highly practical course that integrates research and the needs of the industrial world

Breast International Group (BIG): the power of international collaboration in cancer research

A widely recognized expertise in interdisciplinarity

Queen Fabiola Children’s University Hospital – HUDERF Ensuring optimal development of young children

The central nervous system and neuroprotection as weapons in the fight against multiple sclerosis

The Center for Research in Cognition & Neurosciences

Recognised expert in aquaporins in Sjögren’s syndrome

treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

Teresinha Leal’s research on the identification of biomarkers in the sweat gland to evaluate the efficacy of treatment of Cystic Fibrosis

Regenerative medicine to treat liver diseases

Sabine Costagliola Lab (IRIBHM-ULB) Expert in thyroid development disorders

RNA epigenetics in the battle against cancer

Brussels Polytechnic School – EPB A well-renowned training course to reflect proven global standing

The 4MAT Department The Specialist in Inorganic Materials

Vrije Universiteit Brussel - VUB Research and innovation for health

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Université Libre de Bruxelles - ULB Interdisciplinary and interregional research for the benefit of health

Interview with Prof. Alban de KERCHOVE d’EXAERDE, Research Director at the Laboratory of Neurophysiology of the Faculty of Medicine of the Université Libre of Brussels, President of the Belgian Society of Neuroscience, Vice-President of the Brussels Commissionon Animal Experimentation

Bayer A pharmaceutical company focusing on innovation to improve patient’s quality of life and answer unmet medical needs

Alcon A global leader in eye care

Bolstering the appeal of ULB research centres at a global level

NVS Consulting Your consultancy partner in clinical research on medicines and medical devices

Nestlé Strong environmental responsibility

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Towards a more open and innovative Brussels’ economy

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Nestlé Health Sciences A strong player in medical nutrition and consumer care

pharma.be: Belgium, an innovative pharmavalley in Europe

Accelerating innovation in medical devices and e-health for patients and healthcare providers

MedTech Accelerator® Stimulating innovation in medical technologies

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