Organization
Organization
The Center for Neuroscience is embedded in both VIB and KU Leuven, a dual affiliation that brings together the best of two worlds: the academic depth and educational excellence of a top-ranked university, and the innovation‑driven, interdisciplinary research environment of a world‑class life sciences institute. This unique position allows our researchers to work at the intersection of fundamental discovery, advanced technologies, and translational impact, creating a vibrant ecosystem where neuroscience can accelerate.
Jérôme Van Biervliet & Christine Durinx, Managing Directors of VIB, and Severine Vermeire, Rector of KU Leuven
VIB at a Glance
Founded in 1996, VIB is an interuniversity institute for biotechnology with a mission to achieve excellence in life science research and entrepreneurial tech transfer.
VIB has 9 research centers based in 5 universities across Belgium. These are composed of 10 core facilities and 90 research groups, including 1800 researchers and staff representing 75 nationalities.
Staff and students at the Center for Neuroscience can benefit from VIB Training.
KU Leuven at a Glance
The Center is proud to be part of KU Leuven. Founded in 1425, KU Leuven boasts a rich history yet remains Europe's most innovative university!
Find out more about KU Leuven below.
Our PIs are embedded across KU Leuven’s departments and faculties, positioning the center to draw on a uniquely broad spectrum of expertise from all corners of the university and to connect neuroscience research with insights from engineering, medicine, psychology, and the life sciences.
Within KU Leuven, our Center is embedded within both the Biomedical Sciences and the Science, Engineering & Technology groups. Each of our labs and researchers belong to a department: Biology, Bioscience Engineering, Cellular & Molecular Medicine, Human Genetics, or Neuroscience.
Bioscience Engineering
Bioscience Engineering
Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Cellular & Molecular Medicine
Neuroscience
Neuroscience
- Laboratory for the Research of Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Laboratory of Membrane Trafficking
- Laboratory of Neuronal Communication
- Laboratory of Synapse Biology
- Laboratory of Stem Cell and Developmental Neurobiology
- Laboratory of Proteolytic Mechanisms in Neurodegeneration
- Laboratory of Sleep and Synaptic Plasticity
- Laboratory of Interneuron Developmental Dynamics
- Laboratory of Neurophysiology in Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Laboratory of Emotional Circuit Development
- Laboratory for Genomics of Neurodegenerative Diseases and Aging