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‘Laminar flow cabinet protects my research and myself’
15-9-2026 Research

Researcher Claudia explains how a laminar flow cabinet protects both herself and her research when working with biological material.

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Progress of research into COVID-19 and Parkinson’s disease
14-9-2026 News, Research

ParkinsonNederland visited BPRC for an update on research into brain changes after SARS-CoV-2 infection and their possible link to Parkinson’s disease.

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BPRC researchers piece together the Long COVID puzzle
31-8-2026 News, Research

BPRC researchers investigate what happens in the body and brain after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, helping to piece together the puzzle of Long COVID.

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Decades later, BPRC's HIV research continues to yield new insights
27-7-2026 News, Research

More than thirty years after pioneering HIV research at BPRC, the work is still generating new scientific insights. A new PNAS study shows how HIV may influence the genetic composition of human populations over time.

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Transparency as the foundation for better science
23-7-2026 Research, News

Researcher Kari-Pekka Skarp explains why methods papers are essential for reliable science. By documenting every step of an experiment in detail, other researchers can reproduce and build on the findings. In this way, laboratory models and open science help accelerate the development of new treatments.

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A new chance for children after a stem cell transplant
23-7-2026 News, Research

Researcher Magdalena Lorenowicz is working on a promising treatment to reduce complications after stem cell transplantation in children. Using mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), she aims to improve survival rates. Innovative laboratory models are helping to pave the way for personalised therapy.

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What COVID-19 can teach us about Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
15-7-2026 News, Research

Researcher Gunjan Bawne investigates how viral infections may contribute to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Using blood analyses, stem cells, and innovative models, she aims to identify early signs of neurodegenerative diseases.

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How do we prepare for the next pandemic?
19-6-2026 News, Research

BPRC participated in the international CEPI meeting on preparing for future pandemics. Global collaboration, scientific expertise and research infrastructure are essential for the rapid development of vaccines and medical countermeasures. As part of the CEPI network, BPRC contributes to better preparedness for future health threats.

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Behind the scenes at BPRC: from long covid to malaria research
3-6-2026 Research, News

A feature in the Reformatorisch Dagblad offers a behind-the-scenes look at BPRC, from animal care to research on long COVID and malaria. It shows how animal models and animal-free innovations work together to advance scientific understanding and the development of new treatments.

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BPRC in Jekel's quest for eternal life
2-6-2026 News, Research

BPRC neuroscientist Jinte Middeldorp appears in Jekels jacht naar het eeuwige leven to explain research into ageing and the effects of young blood on the body. The programme highlights how fundamental research contributes to longer and healthier lives.

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Susan Ott Presents her tool to an international scientific audience
2-6-2026 News, Research

Researchers from around the world will gather at Yale University in June for an international meeting focused on antibodies and immune receptors.

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New tracer for inflammation behaves differently than expected
16-4-2026 Research

A new tracer designed to visualize inflammation in the body turns out to be less suitable than anticipated. That’s the outcome of research by PhD student Julia van der Bie. Her findings were published in Molecular Imaging and Biology — her first scientific publication.

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