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The KU Leuven Physics of Life cluster (PoL@KUL) organizes research initiatives aimed at studying the behavior of biological systems from a Physics perspective.

https://fys.kuleuven.be/zmb/PoLatKUL
https://www.kuleuven.be/english

#softmatter #biophysics
Working on biosensors? Don’t miss this MDPI webinar introducing thermal biosensing via the heat-transfer method (HTM) — a simple yet powerful way to detect biomolecular interactions and monitor cells.
Pioneers of HTM will share their insights!
#Biosensors #HTM
More info: sciforum.net/event/Sensor...
October 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🌱 Our young researchers made us so proud at #Biosensors2025 in Lisbon! Representing KU Leuven and #PhysicsOfLife with scientific excellence and innovation on the international stage. #KULeuven #researchimpact #biosensors
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
🧬 Next week we’re thrilled to host Prof. Nick Gilbert (U. of Edinburgh) for a deep dive into the Structure & Dynamics of active chromatin!
🎙️ “Irregular nucleosome positioning modulates 3D structure and dynamics of active chromatin”

#Chromatin #Biophysics #GeneRegulation
June 8, 2025 at 5:37 AM
New paper out from Patrick Wagner Group! We tested a prototype HTM (heat transfer method) device to assess antimicrobial efficacy.

#Biophysics #HTM #Biosensors #Antimicrobials #COMSOL #DrugScreening

More information here: www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25...
May 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Exciting news! PoL@KUL invites you to the inaugural lecture of the International Francqui Professor 2024-25, Prof. Davide Marenduzzo (U. of Edinburgh) on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Leuven:

Biophysical principles of chromosome organisation

Info and registration:

fys.kuleuven.be/english/coll...
April 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tomorrow 05/03/2025, Prof. Takahiro Sakaue from Aoyama-Gakuin University, Tokyo will share with us his recent findings on chromatin dynamics in C. Elegans Embryos !
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of students from Sint-Pieterscollege sintpieterscollege.be! After a presentation on biosensors, they got a hands-on look at liquid crystals.
February 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Prof. Krause is organizing this year the 16th Workshop on the Engineering of Functional Interfaces, taking place at Queen Mary University of London on 7th and 8th July 2025.
www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/events/enfi2...
Abstract submission closes on the 30th of April 2025, see you in London!
January 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
First post since our migration to Bluesky! Yesterday we had the pleasure to receive Prof. Steffi Krause from Queen Mary University of London.
www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/research/gro...
Prof. Krause gave an exciting talk on Photoelectrical imaging for live cell monitoring and sensor applications.
January 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM