Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 05/08/2026New liver-specific mechanism of immune evasion: Palmitate promotes via DHHC17 laminin-511 secretion, which disables the antitumor function of neutrophils & supports liver metastasis. Big congratulations to Anke Vandekeere and all co-authors! 🎉 bit.ly/4yXHVap #Metastasis #Immunology #FWO #KOTK 085
Reposted by Fendt LabNature @nature.com · 08/07/2026Nature research paper: Steatosis shapes prognosis-defining liver metastasis heterogeneity in CRC go.nature.com/4b5VNoNgo.nature.comSteatosis shapes prognosis-defining liver metastasis heterogeneity in CRC - NatureLiver steatosis increases formation of replacement liver metastases by increasing MYC stability through acetylation, which increases proline synthesis and collagen production. 0132
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 01/07/2026New paper alert rdcu.be/frxGx 🚀 Fatty liver disease is more than a metabolic condition, it can actively drive the development of poor prognosis colorectal cancer liver metastasis heterogeneity. Big congratulations to Yiming Peng-Winkler and everyone involved! #FWO #VIB 093
Reposted by Fendt LabFonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen (FWO) @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026With a new statement, @scienceeurope.org and its Member Organisations call all co-legislatorsfor the careful reconsideration of the overall policy direction taken in the current FP10 negotiations towards European Partnerships, to preserve the value of this key instrument scieur.org/fp10-partner...scieur.orgPosition Statement: Preserving Key Values of European Partnerships in FP10 011
Reposted by Fendt LabKarolin Luger @nucleosomepolice.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Please share this gift article from The New York Times with friends, family, sceptics, and People who think that studying weird things is a waste of money. Then follow up with meaningful discussion about what I call 'free range science'. Free without subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The Science That Turned Lizard Venom Into GLP-1s Is Under Attack 110977
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Fantastic talks by Dr. Maria Caliz Molina and Dr. Yiming Peng-Winkler at the annual Liver Metastasis Research Network (LMRN) conference. 000
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 16/06/2026We have a new PhD in the lab! Big congratulations to Dr. Vandekeere @ankevandekeere.bsky.social! All the best for your postdoc research at the lab of @martinguilliams.bsky.social 081
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 24/05/2026www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...sciencedirect.comGender representation in international cancer research fundingThe Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer recommends that women have equitable access to cancer research resources, leadership, and funding op… 031
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 15/05/2026@fendtlab.bsky.social postdoc Sebastian Igelmann shares his highlights and experiences from the EACR Tumor Ecosystem conference! 010
Reposted by Fendt LabNature @nature.com · 01/05/2026After a huge researcher backlash, the European Research Council has reversed a policy it introduced to help deal with a deluge of applications to its coveted awards. go.nature.com/428LA6dgo.nature.comPrestigious European science funder scraps stricter rules after researcher backlashThe tough new policy was introduced to curb submissions, but drew criticism from researchers. 093
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 02/05/2026Hopefully the beginning of something bigger to ensure that European science prospers today and in the future! 020
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026After collective feedback from the research community, the ERC decided to keep the existing resubmission rules for 2027. A reminder that speaking together matters - and that continued advocacy for strong research and funding in Europe is essential. Grateful to everyone who contributed. #ERC 🇪🇺 181
Reposted by Fendt LabOded Rechavi @odedrechavi.bsky.social · 27/04/2026I argued that when a grant rejection can hinge on something small, and you then have to wait years to resubmit, the cost becomes so high that instead of suggesting “high-risk high-gain” plans scientists will prepare more cautious, less ambitious proposals (2/3)science.orgAbrupt change to European funder’s rules leaves researchers shut outFlood of proposals to European Research Council—perhaps unleashed by AI—means unsuccessful applicants must wait longer to reapply 1172
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 27/04/2026In <3 days, our open letter gathered 1,000+ signatures from 36 countries and 200+ institutions reflecting broad concern about restricting ERC applications & strong support for the proposed alternatives + the ERC mission to fund innovative research now and in the future. 🇪🇺 #ERC 0105
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 26/04/2026We celebrated the "in principle accepted" :o) Stay tuned. 1130
Reposted by Fendt LabJohanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social · 22/04/2026What should Europe do when demand for #ERC funding keeps rising? Restrict access or invest in excellence? Please read our open letter calling for reconsideration of the ERC 2027 resubmission restrictions & for constructive alternatives that preserve openness Consider to share & sign - see below 🧪linkedin.com#erc | Johanna JoyceWhat should Europe do when demand for its most successful frontier research programme keeps rising? Restrict access, or invest in the excellence it has created? A new open letter, spearheaded by Sara... 46155
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Great short talk and discussion by Dr Sebastian Igelmann at the @helloeacr.bsky.social Tumor Ecosystem Conference and many thanks to EACR-WCR @worldwidecancer.bsky.social who sponsored the travel grant Sebastian received! 030
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Where do the lipids come from & how do lung metastases benefit from them? Congratulations Dr Xiao-Zheng Liu @teenyl.bsky.social & Dr Ming Liu! Amazing collaboration with Prof. Yuneva and Prof. Altea-Manzano @alteamanzanolab.bsky.social Read more bit.ly/4lBSN7N @wcrf.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social 2194
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Opening celebration for the Methusalem consortium Fendt, Scheele, Desmedt. We are looking forward to making PROGRESS in intercepting breast cancer in the context of patient physiology! @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social 0111
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 21/12/2025The Fendt Lab wishes you happy holidays and a prosperous 2026! May there be many discoveries, collaborations and miracles 💫 0150
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 17/12/2025I am thrilled and deeply honored to have been selected as a KU Leuven Leading Researcher (Methusalem beneficiary). Together with Colinda Scheele & Christine Desmedt, we will dissect breast cancer and its progression to uncover fundamental mechanisms and translate them into impact for patients. 4271
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Dr. Xiao-Zheng Liu has been awarded the 2025 Beug Metastasis Research Prize! Big congratulations to this amazing recognition! @embo.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social www.beugstiftung-metastase.de/events/ 0131
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 25/11/2025How does our diet influence breast cancer progress & why is fundamental research important? We discussed this topic and showcased mass spectrometry imaging to a broad audience on the Day of Science! Many thanks to everyone who was involved! @wcrf.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @vib-ccb.bsky.social 0122
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 24/11/2025We have a new PhD in the lab! Big congratulations to Dr. Ming Liu to a fantastic PhD defense! 050
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Honored to be part of the highly cited researchers. This is a big recognition for my team and our research. Together we continue to work towards a future where cancer is less deadly! @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @wcrf.org 1141
Reposted by Fendt LabEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Why fundamental research is fundamental to progress, seeding major breakthroughs Editorial @nature.com this week And 7 basic science discoveries that changed the world nature.com/articles/d41... nature.com/articles/d41... 014856
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Big congratulations to Margherita Demicco for giving an excellent short talk & Sebastian Igelmann for winning the poster prize at the BACR Annual Meeting 2025! @embo.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social @viblifesciences.bsky.social 040
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 16/10/2025We study cancer progression and metastasis. Today wearing the 🎗️ we would like to thank all collaborators, patients & their families, and funders because together we are working towards a future where cancer is less life threatening than today! @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social #STK #KOTK @wcrf.org 071
Fendt Lab @fendtlab.bsky.social · 14/10/2025Big congratulations for also winning the award for the best oral communication! 010
Reposted by Fendt LabXiao-Zheng (Teeny) Liu @teenyl.bsky.social · 09/10/2025It was a great opportunity to present my study in the conference, and really appreciate all the fantastic questions and discussions. Many thanks to @dmmjournal.bsky.social for the travel grant and @embo.org @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social support. 181
