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  • MIMETAS publishes breakthrough study on human artery-on-a-chip model

    MIMETAS, a leading organ-on-a-chip company, has announced the publication of a new peer-reviewed study that marks a major advance in cardiovascular disease research. The study, titled “Microfluidic artery-on-a-chip model with unidirectional gravity-driven flow for high-throughput applications”, presents a novel 3D…

  • Leiden researchers awarded funding for high-tech research

    Two Leiden University research teams have been awarded grants through the HTSM programme, supporting advanced technology development with strong industry collaborations. DUAL IMPACT, led by Prof. Joost Batenburg (LIACS), aims to transform quality control in industries like food processing and…

  • NecstGen and Astraveus explore benchtop CAR-T manufacturing

    NecstGen has partnered with Paris-based biotech Astraveus to evaluate the Lakhesys™ Benchtop Cell Factory™, a microfluidic-based platform aiming to simplify and scale CAR-T production. The collaboration will test the system’s potential to reduce cost, footprint, and manual steps in a…

  • Trinity College Cambridge Visits Leiden Bio Science Park

    Leiden Bio Science Park welcomed a delegation from Trinity College Cambridge to explore shared innovation goals and strengthen ties between two leading science ecosystems. The visit featured knowledge exchange, campus tours, and conversations on how to grow talent, research, and…

  • Synthetic antibodies that could transform drug development

    What if you could design something that acts like an antibody, but cheaper, more stable, and made entirely with chemistry? Two LACDR researchers, Sebastian Pomplun and Matthias Barz, teamed up to do just that. By merging peptide synthesis with polymer…

  • Life Sciences Cafè- April 2025

    The latest Life Sciences Café at Leiden Bio Science Park brought together students, startups, and seasoned professionals to share ideas and spark collaboration. Inspiring pitches from Sync Biosystems, Constellate Proteomics, and Kedi Bioscience made for a lively and engaging event.

  • Leiden Bio Science Park at Innovation for Health 2025

    Leiden Bio Science Park joined Innovation for Health 2025 in Rotterdam, spotlighting its thriving ecosystem of science and collaboration. Alongside partners, the Park showcased how innovation in health is advancing through shared knowledge and strong connections.

  • NATO summit 2025: consequences for road traffic

    The Netherlands will host the NATO Summit on 24-25 June 2025 at the World Forum in The Hague, leading to significant traffic disruptions and security measures across the Randstad region from 22-26 June. Motorists can expect road closures on major…

  • The Leiden Bio Science Park Job Portal Is Live

    The Leiden Bio Science Park Job Portal Is Live Looking for your next step in life sciences? The new LBSP job portal is now online, offering a clear, up-to-date overview of open positions within the Netherlands’ largest life sciences cluster.…