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A CRISPR alternative for editing genes without cutting

17 June 2019

A well-known challenge facing scientists who want to use the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to address a range of diseases is that it requires cutting DNA, which can lead to errors.

Company on the Spot: A leap in stem cell therapy production

13 June 2019

Company on the Spot written by Michiel Jannink – CEO at Scinus Cell Expansion B.V., Managing Director Demcon Medical Systems

Scinus Cell Expansion is all about a new and exhilarating technique for cell therapy production. Current cell expansion methods do not deliver up to par standards.

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new drug approvals 2019

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billion dollar spent on R&D globally

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active clinical trials in Europe

Qualified Person in Pharmacovigilance – Sittard

This independent contract research organisation focusses on several professional services, such as: regulatory support, clinical studies, PV services and quality assurance activities for a multitude of well-known clients all over the world. Within this spectrum they… Read more

Clinical Research Associate – Rotterdam

Onze klant is een Nederlandse Contract Research Organisatie, die toonaangevend is in het gebruik van nieuwe cardiologische technieken bij klinische studies. Naast Project Management leveren wij ook diensten op het gebied van Monitoring, Safety Reporting, Core… Read more

Clinical Data Management Specialist – Rotterdam

For an organisation active in the clinical research industry, we are looking for a Clinical Data Management Specialist. It concerns an organisation in the neighbourhood of Rotterdam which is active in the set-up and monitoring of… Read more

Junior Account Manager – Zeewolde

For a leading producer of high-end food supplements, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products with more than 100 years of experience, we are seeking a Junior Account Manager. They have the ambition to grow internationally and to further… Read more

Head of Biology and Translational Medicine – Brussel

For a young and innovative drug discovery company, we are looking for a Head of Discovery and Translational Biology. This start-up, created in 2015, has developed into a stable biotechnology company and they are quickly expanding… Read more

Pharmacovigilance Officer – Maastricht

Voor een snel groeiende onafhankelijke farmaceutische consultancy organisatie zoeken wij op dit moment een Pharmacovigilance Officer. Een uitdagende functie met grote variatie in taken en verantwoordelijkheden en de kans op verdere groei en ontwikkeling. Function In… Read more

Scientist Molecular Engineering – Brussels

For a young and innovative drug discovery company, we are looking for a Scientist Molecular Engineering. This start-up, created in 2015, has developed into a stable biotechnology company and they are quickly expanding their activities. Their… Read more

Scientific Programmer – Leiden

For a large innovative, international health and nutrition organisation, we are currently looking for an Associate Scientific Programmer. To be precise, for their fast growing biotech R&D department in which biotechnological innovations and the development of… Read more

Senior / Principal Scientist Chemistry – Brussels

For a biotech company near Brussels, we are looking for a Scientist Peptide Chemistry. Their technology allows for the discovery of peptide-based drugs, inducing the aggregation of harmful proteins and thus a loss of function. In… Read more

International Project Manager – Antwerpen

For one of the most innovative and inclusive clinical research organisations in Europe, we are currently looking for an International Project Manager. With close to one hundred thousand employees working at more than thousand locations around… Read more

IT Senior Support Engineer / System Analyst ll – Julius Clinical

Job overview As an IT Senior Support Engineer at Julius Clinical, you are part of a team that excels in managing our technology platform, delivers efficient IT services and an outstanding customer experience, and by doing… Read more

Project Administrator – Julius Clinical

Do you have the ambition to work in a dynamic environment as a Project Administrator? You will be based at our headquarters in Zeist, as part of our ambitious Finance Team. The goal of the function is… Read more

Embedded Software Engineer – Arnhem

For an organisation that manufactures and distributes IVD equipment, we are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer. The organisation started with the development of a new generation equipment. Therefore, they are looking for an experienced Embedded… Read more

Account Manager – Utrecht

Voor een internationale ontwikkelaar en fabrikant van producten voor tandheelkundige professionals zoeken wij een Account Manager. Dit bedrijf heeft zich in de laatste jaren ontwikkeld als wereldmarktleider op het gebied van lokale verdovingen, pijnbestrijding en andere… Read more

Chief Scientific Officer – Brussels

For a clinical-stage biotechnology company, we are looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to help shape their strategy and future. This company is a joint collaboration of a specialised academic group and a world player in… Read more

European Quality & Compliance Director – Leiden

For a leading single source provider for pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance and medical information services we are seeking a European Quality & Compliance Director. They operate across the full development lifecycle for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices… Read more

Regulatory Affairs Officer – Dublin

This young and fast growing organisation is at the forefront when it comes to working in novel ways. In a virtual setting they provide all services when it comes to the development and production generic pharmaceuticals.… Read more

Quality Assurance Officer/Qualified Person – Dublin

In the continuously changing work arena, this organisation is at the forefront. In a virtual setting they provide all services when it comes to the supply chain in pharmaceutical development and production. With clients all over… Read more

Quality Assurance Officer – Dublin

Scientific Collaboration & Evaluation Leader – Brussels

This organisation has engaged a significant effort aiming at acquiring external assets that fit within the company’s scientific strategy. This will be a highly visible position focussed on:Building its partnering and collaboration efforts with universities, non-profit… Read more

Equipment Qualification Engineer – Brussels

For one of the biggest pharmaceutical companies, we are looking for multiple Freelance Equipment Qualification Engineers with specific experience. You will be essential in keeping the production sites in the Antwerp area running smoothly. In this… Read more

Biostatistician

Job description About Oxurion Oxurion (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments to preserve vision in patients with diseases affecting the back of the eye. The company has built a diverse portfolio of disease-modifying… Read more

Postdoctoral Position – Study of the interplay between autophagy, cell death and inflammation

Job description Receptor interacting protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) has emerged as an important component of the immune response downstream of several immune receptors, where it promotes inflammation either through kinase-independent or -dependent mechanisms. As a scaffold… Read more

Postdoc Position on Single Molecule Analysis of KeyPlayers in Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis

Description The VIB Center for Brain and Disease Research (KU Leuven, Belgium), headed by Prof. Patrik Verstreken, is a vibrant and international research centre where key issues relevant for major human neurodegenerative diseases are tackled. The laboratory… Read more

Postdoctoral Position in Genomics

About the Lab The laboratory of Professor Peter Carmeliet is part of the Center for Cancer Biology (CCB), one of the research departments of VIB (Vlaams Instituut Biotechnologie) located at the KU Leuven – Campus Gasthuisberg. The lab… Read more

Postdoctoral Position System Approach to Understand Sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease

About the Lab The laboratory for research into Neurodegenerative disorders at VIB in Leuven is looking for a highly motivated postdoc interested in a system approach to understand sporadic Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s Disease is a untreatable neurodegenerative disease… Read more

Postdoctoral Positions – Laboratory of Angiogenesis and Vascular Metabolism

The Center for Cancer Biology (CCB) is one of the research departments of VIB (Vlaams Instituut Biotechnologie) located in KU Leuven – Campus Gasthuisberg. CCB hosts 12 research groups with an employment of about 250 researchers,… Read more

ER Stress Signaling Pathways in Macrophages

About the lab Prof. Janssens focuses on the role of ER stress signaling pathways in immune cells. Prof. Ravichandran in VIB focuses on the fundamental process of apoptotic cell clearance in healthy and disease states. Your job The… Read more