We study prokaryotic and eukaryotic biology, ecology, genetics, genomics, metabolism and pathology. Here's a snapshot of the diverse research lines we pursue.
Interested in our findings? Read up on the scientific papers we have published over the years.
The Laboratory for Biomolecular Discovery & Engineering, led by Joleen Masschelein, uses bacteria as cell factories.
Jan Michiels heads a team focused on antibiotic resistance, persistence and new antibiotics.
Sammy Pontrelli and his team combine high-throughput metabolomics, enzyme assays, and wet-lab experiments to identify the key factors controlling microbe-mediated carbon sequestration in the ocean.
Jeroen Raes and his team combine next-generation sequencing and computational approaches to investigate the human microbiome.
Kevin Verstrepen's team uses yeasts as models for genetics and as cell factories.
The team led by Sibylle Vonesch studies and applies precision genome engineering in microbes.
You can tap into our expertise in yeast, fermentation, flavor, natural aroma's, flocculation and cellular research
Our research has contributed to the foundation of several spin-offs, creating added value for patients and consumers.
Our pilot brewery bridges the gap between the lab and industry
