Last week, demissionary Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Eddy van Hijum paid a visit last week to the Post-COVID Expertise Center at Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). During the visit, the minister met with patients, healthcare professionals, and representatives…
Looking for something thoughtful to tune into this summer? Biopolis – Into the Microbiome is a new science podcast blending documentary storytelling with fiction to explore the microscopic ecosystems that shape human health. Produced by Michiel van Poelgeest in collaboration…
Leiden Bio Science Park is taking concrete steps to increase biodiversity across its grounds, moving beyond ornamental landscaping to create habitats that support a wide range of plant and animal species. With input from ecologists and urban planners, the park’s…
Five early-career researchers have been awarded four-year fellowships under the LUMC Junior Principal Investigator (PI) Programme 2025. Each receives €850,000 to launch an independent research line within LUMC, with a strong emphasis on translating scientific insight into clinical application. This…
A new research collaboration between TNO, Logick Energetics B.V., and InnoSer has officially kicked off at Leiden Bio Science Park, supported by a TKI-LSH grant. The partners will investigate how aging and obesity affect liver and brain health, with a…
The Faculty of Science at Leiden University is offering a new opportunity for professionals to deepen their knowledge of data-driven decision-making, complex systems, and algorithmic thinking. As part of a national pilot on microcredentials, three English-taught courses will be available…
Two mission-driven organisations based at Leiden Bio Science Park have joined forces to improve access to life-saving cell and gene therapies. NecstGen and the World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA) have announced a strategic partnership that brings together complementary expertise in…
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰? You get an Open Day that brings together over 2,400 visitors, families, students, and curious minds for a full day of science, interaction, and discovery.…
The 2025 Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index confirms it: the Agglomeration Leiden–Bollenstreek now ranks #3 in the Netherlands, surpassing Brainport and closing in on Amsterdam.
As of June, the Leiden Bio Science Park team has been joined by Gerwin Zomer, who steps into the role of Account Manager Physical Living Environment. To get to know him a bit better, we had a short conversation with…
Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) have announced promising early results from a clinical trial using lab-grown insulin-producing islet cells derived from human stem cells. In this phase 1–2 study involving a small group of patients with severe…
VarmX has received IND approval for its Phase 3 trial of VMX‑C001, a recombinant factor X variant designed to neutralize FXa‑inhibiting anticoagulants during emergency surgery. Backed by robust Phase 1 data and boosted by a €15 million EIC investment, this step positions…