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Light switch for life: controlling molecular droplets with UVBiophysica 30 March 2026Leiden researchers have discovered a surprising new way to shape and control tiny droplets of molecules found in living organisms. The breakthrough co...
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Grants and appointments for microbiome research, enzyme development and moreGrants and appointments for Faculty of Science 24 March 2026Researchers at the Faculty of Science work at the frontiers of knowledge every day, tackling today’s major societal challenges. Their work is recognis...
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In Memoriam Erik Deul 1958 – 2026In Memoriam 17 March 2026On March 13, Dr. Erik Deul passed away at the age of 67. He leaves behind his wife Wilma, children Caroline and Wouter, and grandchildren Joris, Stach...
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Protecting the tiniest lives: how biological signals can improve care for premature babiesMetabolomics 10 March 2026When a baby is born too soon, every minute counts – and so does every decision. To reduce uncertainty in those critical moments, biopharmaceutical sci...
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Smart combinations of antibiotics can slow down resistanceAntibiotic resistance 06 March 2026When a bacterium becomes resistant to one antibiotic, it may sometimes become more sensitive to another. This biological side-effect offers an unexpec...
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Vici grants for research into antibodies, galaxies and Indigenous communities26 February 2026Three Leiden researchers have been awarded a Vici grant by the Dutch Research Council. The funding of up to 1.5 million euros supports ‘talented, adve...
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Over €900,000 for new atherosclerosis treatmentGRANT FOR AMANDA FOKS 11 December 2025How can we slow the progression of atherosclerosis? Researcher Amanda Foks believes the answer may be switching off ageing immune cells. This could le...
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Five Leiden contributions to NWO Perspectief projectsGrant awarded 01 December 2025Five consortia within the Perspectief programme that include Leiden researchers have received funding to start their research projects. These projects...
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‘Training the pharmacists of tomorrow is something we do together’Appointment 24 November 2025Martijn Manson became programme director for the Master’s in Pharmacy this month. He is a pharmacist as well as a lecturer and researcher at the LACDR...
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Unlocking the secrets of DNA repair: Sarah’s curiosity might lead to new cancer treatmentsCancer research 07 November 2025How do cells repair their damaged DNA—and what happens when that process is hindered and cancer arises? Sarah Moser has taken a closer look during her...
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LACDR launches training programme for innovative drug developmentGrant 31 October 2025The Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR) has received a €750,000 grant from ZonMw for QPharmNL. This is a continuing education programme t...
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Mini organs-on-chips: an alternative to drug testing on animalsOrgan-on-a-chip 30 October 2025Mini organs-on-chips allow us to study how diseases develop and how drugs work. Although the technology is not new, it is becoming increasingly advanc...
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A faster way to find new medicines – without the limitations of big DNA barcodesDRUG DISCOVERY 30 October 2025Leiden researchers, led by Sebastian Pomplun developed a new method to screen hundreds of thousands of molecules for drug discovery, using mass spectr...
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New easy-to-use tuberculosis vaccine patch in developmentPhD defence 23 September 2025Researchers from Leiden have developed a promising TB vaccine that users can self-administer via a special patch. This could be beneficial for countri...
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‘Never stop trying’: Barz sees his polymers enter clinical trialsDrug discovery 11 September 2025A new class of polymers has been used in patients for the first time. The compound is the first new drug solubilising agent in decades. Introduced in...