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Liesbeth received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 2026 GRS on Bones and Teeth

Liesbeth Ory attended the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) and Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on Bones and Teeth in Galveston (Texas, USA) from 24 to 30 January 2026. Under the title “May The Force Be With You: Immuno-Mechanical Dynamics Driving Early Bone Repair”, she presented her research on the interplay between biomechanics and the inflammatory phase of long bone fracture healing. At the[...]
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Ayse will participate in the Falling Walls Foundation’s Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2026

Ayse Kose has been selected to participate in the Falling Walls Foundation’s Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2026. Her application was chosen from a pool of 629 highly qualified candidates, underscoring the exceptional competitiveness of the selection process. The Intensive Track supports 20 participants over one year through online workshops, high-level networking, mentoring, and two[...]
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The Biomechanics Research Unit shortlisted for two Lush Prize 2026 categories

Our team has been shortlisted for the Lush Prize 2026 in two categories, recognizing its contribution to the development of innovative, non-animal approaches in science, including toxicology. The Lush Prize rewards initiatives in science and campaigning that aim to end or replace animal testing, with a particular focus on toxicology research. Young Researcher Prize Luiz has[...]
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Jeanne has received a research fellowship

Jeanne Delhez has been awarded a Research Grant by the F.R.S.-FNRS (Fond National de la Recherche Scientifique), with a duration of two years (renewable for additional two years), starting from October 1, 2025. This grant will support her work on the multiscale in silico modeling of the knee joint for the study of osteoarthritis progression and treatment. This project will[...]
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Sophie B. has received a postdoctoral research fellowship

Sophie Bekisz, who recently graduated from her PhD, has been awarded a Postdoctoral Research Grant by the F.R.S.-FNRS (Fond National de la Recherche Scientifique), with a duration of three years: from 1/10/2025 to 30/09/2028. This grant will support her work on the modeling of lymphangiogenesis in osteoarthritis. This project will be conducted at the University of Liège under the supervision[...]
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Marc has received a one-year mobility grant

Marc Joiret has been awarded a mobility grant by Excellence WBI (Wallonia Brussels International), with a duration of 12 months: from 1/12/2025 to 30/11/2026. Thanks to this grant, Marc -who recently graduated from his PhD- will be able to conduct postdoctoral research abroad. He will stay one year in the Chemistry Department at Stanford University (USA) in the lab of professor Steven[...]
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Ahmad received two awards from the journal Wiley Online Library

Ahmad Alminnawi has received two awards: the “Top viewed article” award and the “Top cited article” award, both for his journal paper titled “Cartilaginous endplates: A comprehensive review on a neglected structure in intervertebral disc research” published in the Wiley Online Library. Congratulations!
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Sophie defended her PhD thesis

Sophie Bekisz defended her PhD thesis in Liège on 25 April 2025. Her thesis is entitled “Integrated in vitro and in silico lymphangiogenesis : Development and use of emerging tools to generate mechanistic insights into lymphangiogenic sprouting”. Congratulations, Sophie! Or better said: congratulations, Dr. Bekisz!
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Satanik defended his PhD thesis

Satanik Mukherjee defended his PhD thesis in Leuven on 23 April 2025. His thesis is entitled “Multiscale Modeling of Cartilage Mechanobiology: Insights Into Degeneration and Regeneration”. Congratulations, Satanik! Or better said: congratulations, Dr. Mukherjee!
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Marc defended his PhD thesis

Marc Joiret defended his PhD thesis in Liège on 22 April 2025. His thesis is entitled “Protein synthesis by ribosomes: Agent-based modeling of mRNA translation rates incorporating tRNA modification effects”. Congratulations, Marc! Or better said: congratulations, Dr. Joiret!
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