VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology

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.
- 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.
- 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

Explore our pilot brewery

From 50 to 500 L

Our pilot-scale brewery bridges the gap between the lab environment and the industrial setting

Brew house

Our 5 hl - 3 vessel brew house with a high grade of automatisation allows for easy receipt development. It has a flexible boiling volume and an efficient whirlpool and wort cooling system. We have clearance to work with GM organisms.

Fermentation cellar

Fermentation happens in two 5-hl and 14 0.5-hl fermentation vessels with cylindroconical design. They all allow for individual and automated cooling to -10°C and have a special aeration system to mimic industrial (V)HG fermentation and propagation.

Delivers finished beer

Our revolutionary candle filter system for sterilization and automated keg and bottle cleaning and filling stations enable us to deliver finished beer.

Cheers!

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