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

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

Contact

Where to find us?

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Joleen Masschelein, Masschelein lab | Bacteria as cell factories
Jan Michiels, Michiels lab | Antibiotic resistance, persistence and new antibiotics
Jeroen Raes, Raes lab | The human gut microbiome
Kevin Verstrepen, Verstrepen lab | Yeasts as models for genetics and as cell factories
Sibylle Vonesch, Vonesch lab | Precision genome engineering in microbes
Sammy Pontrelli, Pontrelli lab | Microbial carbon sequestration

VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology

Celestijnenlaan 200R
3001 Heverlee
Belgium

Raes lab
Rega Institute
Herestraat 49, box 1028
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Kevin Verstrepen

Director of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology

BioScience Centre
Celestijnenlaan 200R
3001 Heverlee
Belgium