The new future with AI
AI is developing rapidly and is influencing virtually all aspects of our society, such as research and education. However, these developments also entail risks.
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Europe better prepared for pandemics
The biotech company Leyden Labs from Leiden has received an investment of €30 million for their new medicine, the PanFlu nasal spray. The nasal spray offers protection against flu viruses by leaving antibodies in the nose.
Robotic surgery makes history in Leiden
The LUMC was the first in the Netherlands to perform a liver transplant using a living donor and a surgical robot. This breakthrough is a major step forward in robotic surgery and increases the chances for patients to receive a donor liver.
Rapidemic receives $2.7 million grant to improve rapid STI diagnostics
Rapidemic, based in Leiden Bio Science Park, has received £2.7 million in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for its rapid test for detecting the STDs Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Testimonial GIREP 2025: Leiden as a venue for international physics conference
The International Research Group on Physics Teaching congress (GIREP) took place in Leiden University's Gorlaeus building from June 30 to July 4.
Natural and effective, developed by David’s Gelato and the LUMC
A common discomfort that people experience daily is dry mouth caused by medication or old age. The LUMC, in collaboration with David's Gelato, has now developed a natural solution: an ice cream containing Sechuan Buttons extract for immediate relief.