ULB Center
for Diabetes Research
Brussels, Belgium
Diabetes is one of the major epidemics of the 21st century. There are more than 60 million people with diabetes in Europe and the prevalence is increasing.
The ULB Center for Diabetes Research (UCDR) provides a world-class environment for creative science, with focus on pancreatic β-cell failure, the key mechanism leading to diabetes.
The Center is internationally recognized for its work on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention and therapy of different types of diabetes. We foster research excellence, with experts working together in collaborative teams.