Luxembourg Institute of Health

30/10/2025

27/10/2025

🔬 Exploring the World of Medical Research! 🔬

JRMT 2025, organized by the Luxembourg Institute of Health and the Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg gave many high school students the chance to step inside the world of clinical and scientific research in Luxembourg 🧬

Through conferences, workshops, and interactive activities, students discovered how research directly contributes to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care:

A day full of learning and inspiration—who knows, some of these students might become the future doctors and researchers! 💡💙

A big thank you to all the speakers for sharing their passion and expertise!👏

27/10/2025

🔬 Exploring the World of Medical Research! 🔬

JRMT 2025, organized by the (LIH) and the gave many high school students the chance to step inside the world of clinical and scientific research in Luxembourg 🧬

Through conferences, workshops, and interactive activities, students discovered how research directly contributes to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care:

A day full of learning and inspiration—who knows, some of these students might become the future doctors and researchers! 💡💙

A big thank you to all the speakers for sharing their passion and expertise!

21/10/2025

Le parcours diagnostique de chaque famille est unique 🧩

Le LIH mène des entretiens afin de mieux comprendre les expériences des familles dans le parcours diagnostique des maladies rares. Vos témoignages peuvent aider les chercheurs à identifier les défis communs et les besoins non satisfaits 📝

Votre participation consiste en un entretien confidentiel d'une heure avec nos infirmières de recherche clinique 🩺

En participant à cette étude, vous contribuerez à l'élaboration de nouvelles approches visant à soutenir les familles pendant le parcours diagnostique des maladies rares 💡

Votre expérience vécue et votre voix comptent. Passez à l'étape suivante et contactez-nous pour en savoir plus sur l'étude.

📧 icp4rare@lih.lu | 📞 +352 26970-400

🔗 En savoir plus: https://www.lih.lu/fr/icp4rare-fr/

20/10/2025

What makes a survey truly credible?🎯

On the occasion of World Statistics Day, Gwenaëlle Le Coroller, Biostatistician at the Centre of Competence in Methodology and Statistics of the LIH, shared her insights on the importance of reliable surveys and data in public research in Luxembourg.

Together with Guillaume Osier from STATEC, Gwenaëlle discussed the key role that statistics play in shaping political, economic, and social decisions — and why citizens’ participation in national surveys is essential to build evidence-based policies.

A great example of how data science contributes to collective progress 📊

🔗 Read the full interview here 👇

Wissenschaft und Forschung für alle! La science et la recherche pour tous! science.lu - Méi entdecken!

17/10/2025

🌟 Finding Inspiration at LIH: Maxime’s Journey 🌟

Meet Maxime Bodak, Business Developer & Technology Transfer and Partnership Officer at the LIH.

In this episode of LIFE at LIH, Maxime shares what makes LIH such an inspiring and motivating place to work. From the incredible potential of its people to the institute’s ambitious vision, he looks forward to contributing to LIH’s mission and growing alongside the team.

🎥 Watch the full story in the video!

17/10/2025

What an inspiring first edition of the LIH Alumni Career Options Event!🎓

On October 8th, we had the pleasure to welcome back seven exceptional former LIH researchers — all of whom have built remarkable careers across academia, industry, and public institutions.

They shared their career journeys, challenges, and lessons learned, offering honest insights into transitions beyond the lab and valuable advice for our early-career scientists preparing for their next steps.

A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for their openness, authenticity, and inspiration:

🔹 Dr Katharina Baum, Assistant Professor at the Hasso Plattner Institute, Berlin
🔹 Dr Andres Cano Galiano, Scientific Editor at Nature Communications
🔹 Dr Hélène Erasimus, Senior Scientist at Sanofi
🔹 Dr Clarissa P. C. Gomes, European Funding Advisor at Luxinnovation GIE
🔹 Dr Ann-Christin Hau, Junior Group Leader in Translational Neuro-Oncology at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt
🔹 Dr Maude Pauly, Researcher at the Luxembourg Parliament (“Cellule Scientifique”)
🔹 Dr Vincent Puard, CEO & Co-founder of MAbSilico

Their diverse paths showcased the breadth of opportunities open to PhD holders and postdocs, from scientific research to policy, entrepreneurship, publishing, and beyond.

💬 Roundtable discussions and networking moments fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and encouragement — proof that the LIH community continues to support and inspire one another, wherever their professional journeys lead.

We are already looking forward to the next edition! Malou Fraiture Anouk Ewen 👏

09/10/2025

Thank you for joining us at Healthcare Week Luxembourg 2025! 🔬

We were honored to share insights and present innovative projects that are shaping the future of healthcare.

Highlights included:

🍎 HealthyW8: Empowering healthy lifestyle behavior through personalized intervention portfolios to prevent and control obesity during vulnerable stages of life – (Torsten Bohn, Alejandra Loyola Leyva)

🤧 Allergy research in Luxembourg: Clinical studies creating real impact for patients – (Christiane Hilger, Annette Kuehn)

🏃‍♂️GAITORING: Wearable device for gait and physical activity monitoring in patients with orthopaedic conditions – (Laurent Malisoux)

🏥The Luxembourg Research Clinic – (Christof von Kalle, Charlotte Lantin)

📊From Data to Action: Advancing cancer prevention and care via Luxembourg's National Cancer Registry – (Claudine Backes)

💡Clinnova – (Jasmin Schulz)

🌍EU MISSION CANCER projects at the Luxembourg Research Clinic – (Tatiana Michel)

🧠Translational medicine in the field of neurodegeneration – (Joëlle Fritz, Tetyana Karpenko, Jon P. Gales, PhD)

We sincerely thank everyone who visited our stand, engaged in discussions, and shared their perspectives. Your participation made the event truly meaningful.

We also extend our gratitude to our dedicated teams for their expertise and commitment in bringing these topics to life, demonstrating the collaborative spirit that drives healthcare innovation forward 👏

Together, we are shaping tomorrow’s healthcare today.

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04/10/2025

Donate blood, help research! Join our study and make a difference in the fight against disease 🩸

We are looking for healthy individuals, primarily male, to donate blood samples to help us advance medical research on the diseases of the immune system.

We aim to understand the mechanisms of Good’s Syndrome – a rare disease leading to recurrent infections and autoimmunity. In order to do that, we need to compare the immune system of Good’s Syndrome patients to the immune system of healthy individuals.

Your contribution can lead to:
✅ A better understanding of diseases
✅ Development of new treatments
✅ Improved diagnostics

What does it involve?
🩺 First visit: a small blood draw (1 tube) will be taken by a qualified nurse
🧪 We will perform a laboratory test (to assess the level of antibodies to Cytomegalovirus) on your blood sample to determine if you are eligible for the study
🩸 If eligible to participate, we will invite you to a second visit for further blood samples (7 tubes, in total)

If you wish, you can receive the results of your antibody test for Cytomegalovirus for free.

Who can participate?
👨 Healthy individuals between the ages of 50 to 80
❌ No history of cancer, autoimmune disease, diabetes, recurrent infections, or receiving immunoglobulin therapy

Your participation is voluntary and confidential.

📞 For more information or to sign up:
Call us at +352 26970 400

03/10/2025

Blut spenden und der Forschung helfen!🩸
Nehmen Sie an unserer Studie teil und machen Sie einen Unterschied im Kampf gegen Krankheiten.

Wir suchen gesunde Personen, überwiegend Männer, die Blutproben spenden möchten, um die medizinische Forschung zu Erkrankungen des Immunsystems zu unterstützen.

Wir möchten die Mechanismen des Good-Syndroms verstehen – einer seltenen Erkrankung, die zu wiederkehrenden Infektionen und Autoimmunität führt. Um dies zu erreichen, vergleichen wir das Immunsystem von Patienten mit Good-Syndrom mit dem Immunsystem gesunder Personen.

Ihr Beitrag kann helfen bei:

🧬 Ein besseres Verständnis von Krankheiten
💊 Die Entwicklung neuer Behandlungen
🧪 Verbesserte Diagnostik

Worum geht es?

🩺 Erster Besuch: Eine kleine Blutprobe (1 Röhrchen) wird von einer qualifizierten Krankenschwester entnommen.
🔬 Labortest: Wir bestimmen den Antikörperspiegel gegen Cytomegalovirus (CMV), um zu prüfen, ob Sie für die Studie geeignet sind.
🩸 Zweiter Besuch (falls ausgewählt): Weitere Blutproben (insgesamt 7 Röhrchen) werden entnommen.

Auf Wunsch erhalten Sie kostenlos die Ergebnisse Ihres CMV-Antikörpertests.

Wer kann teilnehmen?

👨 Gesunde Personen im Alter von 50 bis 80 Jahren

❌ Keine Vorgeschichte von Krebs, Autoimmunerkrankungen, Diabetes, wiederkehrenden Infektionen oder Immuntherapie mit Immunglobulinen

Ihre Teilnahme ist freiwillig und vertraulich.

📞 Für weitere Informationen oder zur Anmeldung:
Rufen Sie uns an unter +352 26970 400

03/10/2025

🌟 LIFE at LIH 🌟
Meet Iesha Blair, Biobank Technician.
In this new episode, she shares how her experience at LIH has supported her growth and helped her develop valuable skills in a dynamic and inspiring environment.

🎥 Watch the full story in the video!

02/10/2025

Donnez votre sang, aidez la recherche! 🩸🔬
Rejoignez notre étude et faites la différence dans la lutte contre les maladies 💪

Nous recherchons des personnes en bonne santé, principalement des hommes, pour donner des échantillons de sang afin de nous aider à faire avancer la recherche médicale sur les maladies du système immunitaire🧬

Nous visons à comprendre les mécanismes du syndrome de Good, une maladie rare entraînant des infections récurrentes et de l'auto-immunité. Pour ce faire, nous devons comparer le système immunitaire des patients atteints du syndrome de Good à celui d’individus en bonne santé.

Votre contribution peut mener à :
✅ Une meilleure compréhension des maladies
✅ Le développement de nouveaux traitements
✅ Des diagnostics améliorés

En quoi consiste-t-elle ? 🧪
✅ Première visite : un petit prélèvement sanguin (1 tube) sera effectué par une infirmière qualifiée.
✅ Nous réaliserons un test de laboratoire (pour évaluer le niveau d'anticorps contre le Cytomégalovirus) sur votre échantillon de sang afin de déterminer si vous êtes éligible pour l'étude.
✅ Si vous êtes sélectionné pour participer, nous vous inviterons à une deuxième visite pour d'autres prélèvements sanguins (7 tubes au total).

🧾 Si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez recevoir gratuitement les résultats de votre test d'anticorps contre le Cytomégalovirus.

Qui peut participer ? 👥
✅ Personnes en bonne santé âgées de 50 à 80 ans
✅ Aucun antécédent de cancer, de maladie auto-immune, de diabète, d'infections récurrentes, de thérapie par immunoglobulines

Votre participation est volontaire et confidentielle 🔒

📞 Pour plus d'informations ou pour vous inscrire :
Appelez-nous au +352 26970 400 ☎️