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The fight against cancer progression begins with knowledge; understanding metastasis is key to shaping outcomes for millions, and the latest research is explored at #THPT25.

Register before the final deadline on 26 November: vibbio.tech/47mZsxa

#tumorbiology #cancertherapy #VIBConf
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
What inspired scientists most at #Microbes25? 🧫
We spoke with attendees and organizers about AI in microbial engineering, fungi's ability to turn waste into food, and the challenges of bringing innovations to market.
Read their insights in our full recap 👉 vibbio.tech/3WPwq3c
#VIBConf #microbiology
November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Fibrosis research is evolving fast. At #Type2Immunity26, Prof. Dean Sheppard shares how integrins and single-cell tools are revolutionizing treatment. Do you imagine your work could lead to life-changing therapies, too? Submit your abstract by 8 Jan 2026: vibbio.tech/47gQvp4
#immunotherapy #VIBConf
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Who knew microbes could steal the show? 🧫✨ #Microbes25 was full of innovation, from Tilmann Weber’s bioactive hunt to Eveline Peeters’ mycelium materials & Nicholas Bokulich’s fermented food biodiversity. Congrats to the Nature Microbiology Poster Prize winner Elynor Moore! Big ideas, tiny heroes!
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
How do you find new antibiotics hidden in plain sight? 🔬🧩
At #Microbes25, Hanne Vande Capelle of @vibmicrobes.bsky.social shares how she is engineering and screening sactipeptides — underexplored RiPPs with big antimicrobial potential.
🎥 Watch her pitch! #Microbes25 #Biotech
November 7, 2025 at 12:55 PM
❓Can soil microbes help crops survive drought? 🌾💧
At #Microbes25, Bianca-Maria Cosma (TU Delft & @cropxr.bsky.social ) shares how her team is uncovering patterns in root and soil microbiomes to guide smarter microbial solutions for resilient crops.
🎥 Watch her pitch! #AgriTech #Microbes25
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
What if yeast could make the solvents of the future? 🧫✨
At #Microbes25, Quinten Deparis of @vibmicrobes.bsky.social shares how he and his colleagues are reprogramming microbes to build a greener chemistry — blending enzyme engineering, AI, and sustainability.
🎥 Watch his pitch! #SynBio #Biotech
November 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🦠 Microbes are transforming our world — from sustainable foods to smart materials! At the 3rd #VIBconf on Emerging Applications of Microbes, we kick off with Colin Hill on bacteriophages & the microbiome. Tiny partnerships, huge impact. #Microbes25 #Microbiology #PhageBiology vibbio.tech/4hOqqBm
November 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Could understanding how #cancer cells talk to their neighbours help stop the disease? Johanna Joyce, a regular at #VIBConf, will uncover these new ways to predict, prevent, and treat cancer. Join #THPT25 before 26 Nov and decode the therapies that outsmart cancer: vibbio.tech/3Le9oAr
#tumorbiology
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Curious about the science shaping the future of #Type2immunity? Or about the key role played by therapeutic strategies targeting type 2 pathways?

Join our #Type2Immunity26 and meet the organizing committee, bringing together bright minds to spark new conversations: vibbio.tech/4oDo0aN.
#VIBConf
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Thanks to our sponsors who make our discussions thrive. Just as microbes flourish under the right conditions, your contribution helped #Microbes25 be the ground for cutting-edge discoveries.
If you’re attending, be sure to visit their booths to learn more.
Curious? Visit: vibbio.tech/48XOBLr
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The countdown for #Microbes25 is on... only 1 week until the microbes take over the conference floor. Pack your pipettes and curiosity, expect amazing talks, and microscopic marvels.

Plan your sessions, and see you in Leuven: vibbio.tech/4oHlqAM

#VIBConf #MicrobialBiotech #MicrobialEcology
October 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Can we outsmart tumor plasticity? Do you want to keep up with latest insights? Prove it and take advantage of #THPT25 early bird rates. They end tonight.

Join in and stay ahead in the evolution of cancer research: vibbio.tech/3Lciqhl

#tumorbiology #cancertherapy #VIBConf
October 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Ready to level up your cytometry skills? From data handling to clustering, stats, and QC, the #CompCyto2026 summer school has it all.

Don’t miss the application deadline. Apply by 16 Dec vibbio.tech/3WsFESK and learn how to turn messy cytometry data into dazzling insights.

#cytometry #FlowJo
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#Microbiology isn’t just about petri dishes; it holds the keys to global solutions. From climate change to health crises, #Microbes25 is unlocking powerful discussions.
Want in? Join us today and help change the world from the micro-level up: vibbio.tech/4nXIbQO
#VIBConf #MicrobialBiotech
October 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Tumors are complex ecosystems, where #cancer and non-cancer cells interact, shaping how tumors grow, evolve, and respond to treatment. At #THPT25, Prof. Itay Tirosh will reveal the secrets to fighting back smarter. Want to join this fight? Register before the deadline on 26 Nov: vibbio.tech/49aIDGS
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
What drives therapy resistance? How do tumors stay dormant, then come back? Big questions, cutting-edge answers. It’s all on the radar at #THPT25.
Early bird deadline is 29 October: vibbio.tech/3KLko8d, be there when the next big ideas in cancer therapy emerge.
#tumorbiology #cancertherapy #VIBConf
October 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Got insights into the many faces of tumors? It’s time to put them on a poster or on the #THPT25 stage.

Today’s your last chance to submit your abstract vibbio.tech/3VNqQ0Q, and you could walk away with the Nature Poster Prize and eternal scientific glory.

#tumorbiology #cancertherapy #VIBConf
October 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Last chance to join the #Microbes25 party. Join us to explore how microbial cell factories, synthetic biology, and microbial engineering are rewriting the rulebook of applied #microbiology. Final registration is 23 Oct, grab your spot before it's gone:https://vibbio.tech/3KyHcIb
#VIBConf
October 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Thanks to our sponsors for joining forces with us! Great things happen when brilliant minds and bold ideas come together to take on neurodegeneration. If you’re attending #NHND25, be sure to visit their booths to learn more.
Curious to learn about the NHND25 conference?
Visit: vibbio.tech/4pTVt2k
October 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Just 1 week left till #NHND25 sparks new connections in #neurodegeneration. From #Parkinsons, #ALS, and #Alzheimers to precision medicine, it’s all happening soon.
Bring your data, your questions, and your curiosity. See you in Leuven!
👉 vibbio.tech/3IpcAs3
#VIBConf #Neuroinflammation
October 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
“Hippo” isn't just a cute animal. It’s also a powerful pathway in cancer biology, and a rising star in targeted therapy. Anwesha Dey unpacks how this pathway could lead to the next big breakthrough in combating cancer.

Register by Oct 29 to join the #THPT25 early bird crowd: vibbio.tech/46JP4OC
October 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Ever wonder how oral #microbes could be reprogrammed to make tomorrow’s medicines? Prof. Wenjun Zhang will share recent discoveries from oral microbes, including sliming molecules and antimicrobials. Register by 23 Oct and join #Microbres25: vibbio.tech/3IBpZgy
#MicrobialBiotech #MicrobialEcology
September 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
How do cells organize themselves to build healthy tissues, and what causes these systems to break down in tumors? Join Prof. Ben Simons at #THPT25 to unlock the secrets behind tumor resistance.

Early bird deadline (29 Oct) is almost here, register now: vibbio.tech/4gMTg4I

#tumorbiology #VIBConf
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Meet the #NHND25 selected speakers, discover bold poster sessions, and network like a pro with brilliant minds, all in Leuven!
⏰Final chance to join the fun, registration closes September 25! Don’t miss out, secure your spot today: vibbio.tech/3KbE1WD
#VIBConf #Neuroinflammation #neuronaldisease
September 23, 2025 at 3:35 PM