Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), via its Cairelab initiative, together with the Dutch Police, have been declared winners of the National AI Challenge 2025, organized by KickstartAI and the AI Coalition for the Netherlands (AIC4NL). What they won for: LUMC’s…
Marieke Vinkenoog and Simon Christian Hansmann have been awarded the Krijn Rietveld Memorial Innovation Awards for their research in blood donation and colorectal cancer. Vinkenoog’s work on predictive modeling for donor eligibility and Hansmann’s identification of cancer cells linked to…
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands, September 04, 2025 / Biotech Newswire / — Toxys, a leading innovator in animal-free toxicology solutions, announces that its flagship product, ToxTracker®, has been accepted into the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Test Guidelines Programme. This milestone marks…
This October, YES!Delft launches its MedTech Accelerator: a programme designed to help start-ups in the medical technology sector take their innovation to the next stage. The programme offers tailored support, expert mentoring and access to a powerful network of investors,…
On Thursday 4 September, 125 first-year students of the Middelbaar Laboratoriumonderwijs (MLO) programme were welcomed to Leiden Bio Science Park. For the third year in a row, several CIV Bio Sciences partners opened their doors to receive the students during…
Equals, together with the Municipality of Leiden and Leiden Bio Science Park, is launching a role-model campaign during Techweek in November. The aim: to spotlight women in tech and life sciences, increase representation, and inspire future talent. We invite organisations…
The start of September marks the return of thousands of students to Leiden, and also to Leiden Bio Science Park. With lecture halls filling up, labs buzzing and student life kicking off, the park is alive with energy. This annual…
On September 4, the BioPartner community came together at BioPartner 5 for the annual Closing Summer Party. This year’s edition had a vibrant Caribbean theme. Throughout the evening there was plenty to enjoy: from a festive dinner by De Keet…
Three researchers from Leiden University have secured highly competitive Starting Grants from the European Research Council (ERC), enabling them to launch independent projects and build their own teams. Across this ERC funding round, a total of €761 million was awarded,…
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) has opened a new Acute Short Stay unit, offering patients a calm space for up to 12 hours after an emergency visit.
David’s Gelato, in partnership with LUMC, has introduced an ice cream that helps alleviate dry mouth symptoms. Infused with Sichuan Button® flower extract, it stimulates saliva production naturally. The ice cream is crafted from fresh fruit without artificial additives, providing…
The Netherlands has secured the 6th position worldwide as a location for life sciences companies, according to a new benchmark study by KPMG commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands (AmCham). The report highlights the country’s strong…