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WELCOME TO THE VIB LAB FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
also known as the KU Leuven lab for genetics and genomics
Our research team uses yeast as a model to study genetic and epigenetic regulation, inheritance and evolution in eukaryotes.
Our research combines theory and experiment, including molecular biology, genetics, synthetic biology, genomics, bioinformatics, and mathematical modeling.
Basic research
We investigate how organisms adapt to environmental changes and stress, either through genetic and epigenetic changes, or by adapting gene expression and exploiting biological noise and bet-hedging.
Translational research
We optimize yeasts for food fermentation (beer, wine, bread, chocolate…), biofuels, bioplastics and production of functional proteins, lipids and other complex biomolecules through precision fermentation and synthetic biology.
Opportunities
Do you want to join our team? We are always looking for the right scientists to join us.