Vision & Mission
Revolutionizing type 1 diabetes research
The Leuven Diabetes Lab is dedicated to enhancing the lives of over 8 million people with type 1 diabetes, with 1.5 million under 20, by focusing on prevention and optimized treatments.
The mission of the Leuven Diabetes Lab is to advance understanding and treatment of type 1 diabetes through innovative research on beta-cell preservation and immune modulation.
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Our team
We are a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of clinicians, basic scientists, bioinformaticians, and lab technicians united by a shared mission. Combining our complementary expertise, we connect fundamental research with clinical applications, harnessing diverse perspectives and skillsets to pioneer innovative solutions in type 1 diabetes treatment.
Join us
We are always looking for passionate and driven researchers to join our mission to advance discoveries in type 1 diabetes. Whether you are seeking an internship, PhD position, or postdoctoral opportunity, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.