KU Leuven: over 600 years of groundbreaking research
KU Leuven has been a pioneer in cutting-edge research for 600 years and a pioneer in the advancement of medicine. Vesalius laid the foundations for modern anatomy in Leuven and had a far-reaching influence on the development of medicine. Even today, top researchers at KU Leuven are pushing back boundaries in a variety of research areas, such as Alzheimer's disease, medical imaging, robotics, 3D printing, regenerative medicine, oncology, etc.
- 7th most innovative university in the world
- Over 600 years of groundbreaking research in the field of medicine
Imec: from nanochip technology to more personalised health care
Imec is a world leader in microchip technology with strong expertise in software and ICT. Health House shows how imec uses these assets to contribute to a more personalised healthcare system. In this way, the new experience centre sheds light on the future of portable and implantable chips, of digital solutions for healthcare, but also of lab-on-chip and brain research in NERF.
- Discover the latest development in nano technology
- Vision on the future of healthcare
Health House: experience the future of health and care
We follow human life from pre-conception to old age. Throughout our lives we are regularly confronted with various diseases. We will show you how we can better handle these diseases in the future, investigate them preventively, monitor them and improve our quality of life.
- Show impact of technology on the future of our health and care
- Meet Artificial Medical Intelligence 2.8 also called AMI
Smart Hub Flemish Brabant, smart region in the heart of Europa
Smart Hub Flemish Brabant promotes the province as a unique knowledge region in the heart of Europe on the basis of four pillars: community building, internationalization, branding and project operation. The provincial storyline zooms in on innovative projects within Health. Discover the latest developments in regenerative medicine and the unique Lipidomics story about cancer research.
- Explore innovative projects within Health
- Unique knowledge region in the heart of Europe
UZ Leuven, pioneer in innovative medical care
UZ Leuven has been offering quality and innovative medical care for more than 75 years. UZ Leuven has four campuses: Gasthuisberg, Pellenberg, Sint-Pieter and Sint-Rafaël. On each campus, out-patient and hospitalised patients are cared for with respect for the dignity and philosophy of life of each patient and his family..
- Show the work of healthcare providers, doctors, specialists
- Latest news on the field of research happening at UZ Leuven
- Exclusive patient testimonials
Discover the rich history of the city of Leuven.
The city where Andreas Vesalius enjoyed his studies and he was one of the founders of anatomy. Leuven has a beautiful ecosystem where health, innovation and technology are well connected. In the future, the city also wants to develop further as a "smart city" and thus take a pioneering role.
- Discover the unique Leuven ecosystem
- Innovations in the field of health and technology