EMNS

March 10, 2026

We are pleased to highlight the recent publication of Alessia Fantoni’s PhD research in Chemistry – A European Journal. Her work presents a gold-nanoparticle-based colorimetric nanosensor capable of rapidly and selectively detecting biologically relevant polyamines in water, offering a simple and promising approach for future non-invasive disease diagnostics.

February 13, 2026

The Francqui Foundation, whose mission is to “promote excellence in disinterested fundamental research,” has confirmed the appointment of Professor Nora Ventosa to a Francqui Chair for the 2025–26 academic year. As part of this distinction, she will deliver a series of lectures at the Brussels School of Engineering (EPB) between March and April 2026.

January 19, 2026

An interdisciplinary team of ULB researchers has developed molecules that can transport copper ions across lipid membranes of cells. Together with colleagues of the Université Grenoble Alpes, they found that copper transport is an efficient way to kill cancer cells.

January 6, 2026

Four young researchers join the team.

December 11, 2025

Hennie's group and Nathalie Buschaert's team at Tulane University published work on the transport of cAMP and AMP across lipid bilayers using synthetic small molecules.