Cell therapy unit (Hematology) Our rol The hematological cell therapy unit (U.T.C.H.) is a platform dedicated to translating new cell therapies into reliable and effective treatment that increases the survival rate of cancer patients as a result of innovative approaches. The unit's functioning is closely integrated with that of the apheresis unit upstream and the clinical transplantation ...
Research Since its foundation, the Institut Jules Bordet has always strived to understand the cellular mechanisms involved in cancer and to improve cancer treatments. By collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and doctors from all fields of medicine, researchers at the Institut Bordet are able to offer patients the latest innovations derived from scientific research. «The projects carried out by researchers at the Institut Bordet are exceptional in their cross-disciplinary nature and inventiveness. Driving healthcare forward and exploring all possible research avenues – this is the approach we take at the Institut Bordet. » Martine Piccart Research Director How research helps to move cancer treatment forward At the Institut Jules Bordet, research is both clinical and translational. It is a highly organised activity mobilising and involving numerous health professionals, as well as patients. ...
Cancer prevention and screening In Europe, 1 man in 3 and 1 woman in 4 will develop cancer before the age of 75. You can reduce and control this risk. So put the odds in your favour! Dr Jean-Benoît Burrion Head of Prevention & Screening Clinic Primary and secondary ...
Pharmacy Our rol The Jules Bordet Institute’s pharmacy fulfils a number of roles: Supplying the care units with medicines and medical devices while ensuring that the professional and legal standards for the use of pharmaceutical products are respected. The production of sterile preparations of anti-cancer treatment for injection while guaranteeing their quality and safety. Supplying outp...
Nursing placements Internships at our Nursing Department – INTERNEO Since May 2021 we have been using INTERNEO to work with partner training schools in Brussels. INTERNEO is an interactive program operating between our institution, the schools and the students who do an internship with us. So don't forget to go online for access to all the necessary information by clicking on the followi...
Become a volunteer at the Institut Jules Bordet Voluntary work is the free and non-remunerated commitment of persons who act for others or in the collective interest in a framework outside of assistance to family and friends. Voluntary work is not exercised by the same person and for the same organisation in the framework of an employment contract, a service contract or a statutory appointment. Voluntary work at the Jules Bordet Institute We are seeking voluntary workers for various activities, including reception and orientation. If you have some free time and the desire to actively support patients and staff at the Jules Bordet Institute then please contact the coordinator at our voluntary workers secretariat for further information on current n...
Surgery department Our rol The principal mission of the Institut Bordet Department of Surgery is the surgical treatment of cancerous diseases. More specifically, our surgeons strive to:offer leading-edge surgical techniques in the treatment of cancer; integrate surgery into global cancer treatment; encourage approaches combining surgery and other treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, ...
Clinic of supportive and palliative cares Our rol Once limited to end-of-life, supportive care is now at the heart of cancer treatment at the Institut Bordet. And this includes from the start of treatment. The Supportive and Palliative Care Clinic provides continuing comfort care aimed at controlling and alleviating the symptoms and consequences of cancer and of certain treatments: pain, diges...
Radiotherapy research unit Description The radiotherapy research at the Bordet Institute focuses on the treatment of diverse tumor types, on several levels: preclinical, translational, clinical and technological.The radiotherapy department disposes of a dedicated preclinical research lab that leads research in cellular and animal models, to study radiobiology, the immune effects of radiotherap...
Nuclear Medicine Our role The nuclear medicine department of the Institut Jules Bordet offers patients diagnostic tests of the functional or molecular type, as well as treatments with targeted molecular radiotherapy. The diagnostic tests differ from those carried out in the Radiology Department in that they involve the intravenous administration of substances labelled with radioactive isotope...
Anatomical pathology department Our role The Anatomical Pathology Department is responsible for analysing tumours sent to it by the Institut Jules Bordet, the CHU St-Pierre and the Ixelles and Molière IRIS SUD hospitals. It is a reference centre in various fields, including the diagnosis of breast, gynaecological, digestive, urogenital, pulmonary, soft tissue and head and neck cancers and lymp...
Information Management Unit (UGI) Our role The Information Management Unit (UGI) provides support to the clinical departments and management of the Institut Bordet.The UGI carries out 4 particular missions:An epidemiology mission – by developing, managing and operating the hospital Cancer Register and by incorporating into it data from multidisciplinary oncological consultations. In so doing i...
Requesting a second opinion “Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right.” Dr Dominique de Valeriola, Medical Oncology, Day Hospital Second opinion Every year, many patients request a second opinion from the multidisciplinary team of the Institut Jules Bordet. ...
Tumour Bank Tumour bank How to easily participate in cancer research? Our rol ...
Administrative Research Management Unit (UGAR) Our role The Institut Bordet Administrative Research Management Unit (UGAR) is a centralised unit for the management of research. It pr...
Oncological emergencies The Emergency Department is now operational al the Anderlecht site (90, rue Meylemeersch, 1070 Anderlecht) !NO MORE EMERGENCY FACILITIES AT THE PORTE DE HAL SITE !Follow the signposted route. Our role ...
Clinic of infectious diseases Our role The objective of the infectious diseases clinic at the Institut Jules Bordet is to prevent and treat the infectious complications occurring in cancer patients, whether they are connected with the cancer itself or with its treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, etc.) ...
Intensive care unit Our role The mission of the Intensive Oncological Care Unit at the Institut Jules Bordet is: Care for severe complications of cancer and of its treatments; complications of a nature to be life threatening, Surveillance of patients suffering from cancer who are undergoing treatment that poses a risk, such as surgery or heavy medical treatment. The unit, which provides in...
Internal medicine Our role The mission of the Institut Jules Bordet's Department of Internal Medicine is to assume responsibilitiy regarding:The oncological emergencies room The diagnosis and guidance unit. The infectious diseases clinic. Providing training in internal medicine for medical students and doctors training to be a specialist during the core years of internal medicine studies...
Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Department Our role The anaesthetist’s work is often little known but it is fundamental for optimal and safe patient care. Indeed, before anything else, it is the anaesthetist who evaluates the patient’s state of health before, during and after the operation, the surgeon essentially taking care of the intervention.Before the operation: the first evaluation is...