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Wed, 05/09/2018 - 13:24

Lambertine-Lacroix Prize - Cancerology 2018: Ch Desmedt

Press release (09/05/2018) 2018 Lambertine-Lacroix Prize - Cancerology awarded to the researcher Christine Desmedt of the Jules Bordet Institute, Université Libre de Bruxelles 9 May 2018 – Christine Desmedt, researcher at the Jules Bordet Institute, was awarded this Tuesday 8 May the Lambertine-Lacroix Prize from the National Fund for Scientific Research (FNRS) for her extensive research into our understanding of…
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Mon, 05/07/2018 - 08:53

Tips to avoid melanoma now that spring has sprung

Press release (07/05/2018) We're full of the joys of spring. But be careful what it might bring!
Here are a few tips to avoid melanoma now that spring has sprung. Brussels, 7th May 2018 – The first rays of sunshine have already made their appearance in Belgium these past weeks. It's perfect weather for showing off one's legs and shoulders, but in moderation, and above all with protection! It's also the opportunity for Institut Jules Bordet…
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Thu, 05/03/2018 - 18:49

Reduction of the risk of breast cancer recurrence

Press release (03/05/2018) The administration of an anti-inflammatory drug during the ablation of the primary tumour reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence in overweight or obese patients 3 of May 2018 - Christine Desmedt, researcher at the Jules Bordet Institute, on collaboration with the VUB, the UCL and Elia Biganzoli at Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori and University of Milan, published on 30 April in "The Journal of the…
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Thu, 04/19/2018 - 15:14

Whether or not to participate in a clinical trial 

The Jules Bordet Institute is developing an innovative digital tool to support patients in their decision-making. To develop, with the assistance of patients, a digital tool that enables patients to decide in full knowledge of the facts whether or not to take part in a clinical trial. Such is the project pursued by Patrick Miqueu at the Jules Bordet Institute. An ambitious project of crucial importance to patients that aims to ensure they are…
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Thu, 04/12/2018 - 16:38

Le CHU Bruxelles, acteur hospitalier d’envergure dans l’économie bruxelloise

Le CHU Bruxelles, acteur hospitalier d’envergure dans l’économie bruxelloise:  1 milliard de retombées économiques et près de 7.800 emplois générés à Bruxelles en 2016. Le Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bruxelles (CHU Bruxelles) et la Chambre de Commerce et de l’Industrie et Union des Entreprises de Bruxelles (BECI) se sont associés pour étudier les retombées économiques et sociétales des hôpitaux de la Ville de Bruxelles, réunis…
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Tue, 04/10/2018 - 15:52

Portrait of Pr Martine Piccart, award-winner of the Prix Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel for translational and clinical research

On Thursday April 5th, the Professor Martine Piccart received the 46th Prix Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel for translationnal and clinical research. This prestigious prize rewards annually researchers of international rewnown whose work has resulted in a major advance in cancer research. Wonderful recognition for the research work she has pursued for more than 20 years in the field of breast cancer research. Discover or rediscover her…
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Fri, 04/06/2018 - 13:51

Prix Fondation ARC Léopold Griffuel

Press release (06/04/2018) Professor Martine Piccart receives the prestigious ARC Foundation Léopold Griffuel Award for translational and clinical research 6 April 2018 – On 5 April the ARC Foundation for Cancer Research awarded the 46th prestigious Léopold Griffuel Award for translational and clinical research to Professor Martine Piccart, Director of Research at the Jules Bordet Institute. Wonderful recognition for the research work she has…
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Wed, 02/07/2018 - 12:29

The Department of Hematology is winner of the PACE Award from the BHS

Press release (07/02/2018) Personalised patient follow-up during oral anticancer treatment The Department of Hematology at the Jules Bordet Institute is winner of the PAtient CEntricity Award from the Belgian Hematology Society Brussels, the 7th of February - This Saturday, 3 February, the Jules Bordet Institute was awarded a grant of 10,000 euros from the Belgian Hematology Society for its project for multidisciplinary consultation in…
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Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:54

101 Tables pour la Vie

24/05/2018 (Attention, niew date !) 14th edition of the "101 Tables pour la Vie" Famous brussels restaurateurs will create a large chain of solidarity for the benefit of the "Friends of the Institut Bordet" and the research at the Institut Jules Bordet. Info et registration: Tel : 02/541 34 14 Website: http://www.amis-bordet.be/amis-institut-bordet-accueil.html  
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Fri, 01/19/2018 - 10:36

Pr A. Awada awarded the Fonds Gaston Ithier Prize for Oncological Science

Press release (01/19/2018) A science platform to combat brain metastases.
Professor Awada awarded the Fonds Gaston Ithier Prize for Oncological Science. Brussels, 9 January 2018 – This Thursday, 18 January, it was to Professor Ahmad Awada of the Jules Bordet Institute that the Fonds Gaston Ithier, dedicated to encouraging cancer research at the ULB, chose to officially award the prize for oncological science. This in recognition of…
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