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Synthetic Biology Professors and Supervisors in Belgium
Professors in synthetic biology in belgium
46 professors found
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Protein Chemistry
Self-assembly
Supramolecular Chemistry
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Belgium
Research Interests
Immunology
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Protein Engineering
B Cell Biology
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Animal Science
Assisted Reproductive Technology
Stem Cell Biology
Animal Reproduction
Assistant Professor
KU Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Polymer Physics
Molecular Electronics
Nanofluidics
Synthetic Biology
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemical Engineering
Bacteriophage
Molecular Biology
Antimicrobial Research
Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Cycloaddition Reactions
Organic Reactions
Chemical Biology
Guest professor
KU Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Developmental Neuroscience
Developmental Psychology
Psychology
Bioethics
Autism Research
Principle Investigator - Full Professor (10%)
VIB - Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Metabolic Biology
Artificial Photosynthesis
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Immunology
Virology
Conjugated Polymer
Immunotherapy
Immune Response
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Living costs in Belgium
Estimated costs in Belgium.
MonthlyYearly | Belgium |
|---|---|
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €92 $100/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €497 $540/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor of Regenerative Medicine
King's College London - Guy's Campus
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Islet Biology
Pancreatology
Stem Cell Biology
Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg 79104 Freiburg Germany
Germany
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Photobiology
Synthetic Biology
Molecular Biology
Associate Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Japan
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Self-assembly
Molecular Electronics
Nanoscience
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