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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 20/08/2026

We had a great time at #ISME20 in Auckland! Thanks to the microbial ecology community for the inspiring discussions! Jeroen Raes spoke in the opening session, and Joshua Simcock presented his work on mapping competitive-cooperative interactions in the gut microbiota. @isme-microbes.bsky.social

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 03/06/2026

Great to be in Seoul for @ihmc2026seoul.bsky.social! Today, Jeroen Raes presented "The Human Gut Microbiome: Variation, Diagnostics and Modulation". Excited to see researchers from across the globe come together to discuss new findings, exchange ideas, and inspire future collaborations! #IHMC2026

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 12/05/2026

Three days of interesting discussions and new insights into host–microbiome dynamics at #CSMicrobiome2026 in Bruges, organized by @cellpressevents.bsky.social Congratulations @arnauvich.bsky.social for presenting his poster: Uncovering gut microbiome dynamics through dense longitudinal sampling

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 20/04/2026

Emma Lemmens shares highlights from her research stay in Turku. At the Hanhineva lab, she explored untargeted metabolomics within the HealthFerm project. The experience boosted her confidence and showed how a PhD is also about growth, connection, and new perspectives. 👉 blog.vib.be/two-weeks-in...

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Two weeks in Turku

Lemmens (PhD student in the Raes lab) dives into untargeted metabolomics and ice-cold water during her research stay in a Finnish university town.

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 17/04/2026

Truly honored and grateful 🙏 to be awarded the Gut Microbiota International Grant 2026 from the Biocodex Microbiota Foundation! We are ready to explore some exciting fundamental microbial ecology questions regarding microbiome resilience.🦠 👉 www.biocodexmicrobiotafoundation.com/internationa...

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 23/03/2026

We’re hiring! We are looking for a Clinical Studies Coordinator to support our microbiome research at the Raes lab (KU Leuven). Work on international clinical studies, from ethics and documentation to coordination with partners. Apply by 2 April 2026 via KU Leuven: www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jo...

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Medewerker klinische studies

Ondersteun nationaal en internationaal klinisch onderzoek

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 09/02/2026

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of attending the very first Belgian Microbiome Network Symposium in Antwerp! Huge shoutout to @ruvaur.bsky.social, Sarah Ahannach and Ludovica Marinelli for organizing this great new initiative and bringing the community together!✨

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 15/10/2025

Tiny scientists in action! 🧫 At the #Kinderuniversiteit @uzleuven.bsky.social, kids explored bacteria on their hands, in their guts, and under the microscope! @kuleuvenuniversity.bsky.social

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 09/10/2025

Ethical partnerships matter 🌎 Congrats to our colleague @rytito.bsky.social for this inspiring work with the Matsés Peoples from the Peruvian Amazon 🇵🇪 showing how culturally informed, trust-based collaboration can strengthen microbiome research 🧫✨ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Navigating trust and science: microbiome research in the Amazon

Including Indigenous Peoples in microbiome research is both a scientific imperative and an ethical responsibility. Our long-standing partnership with …

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 07/10/2025

Another great day at #UEGWeek 2025! 🎉Congratulations to our colleague Jorge Vazquez Castellanos for presenting his exciting work on microbial dysbiosis, inflammation, and the gut–brain axis in IBS at the United European Gastroenterology Week in Berlin🇩🇪 @myueg.bsky.social @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 06/10/2025

Huge congratulations to our colleague @arnauvich.bsky.social for presenting his research on FODMAP restriction and gut microbiota in IBS patients at United European Gastroenterology Week 2025 in Berlin🇩🇪👏! #UEGWeek @myueg.bsky.social @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 01/09/2025

Exams = stress. 📚 Our new study shows that a probiotic strain (L. rhamnosus CNCM I-3690) modulated the gut microbiome during academic stress, with ties to lower anxiety. 🔗 Vázquez-Castellanos et al. doi.org/10.1038/s415...

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Probiotic-mediated modulation of gut microbiome in students exposed to academic stress: a randomized controlled trial - npj Biofilms and Microbiomes

npj Biofilms and Microbiomes - Probiotic-mediated modulation of gut microbiome in students exposed to academic stress: a randomized controlled trial

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 23/07/2025

We're hiring a postdoc!🚨 Study human-associated microbial communities in health & disease. 🔬Requirements: - PhD in bioinformatics, microbiology, or related field - Expertise in omics data analysis - Micro & molecular bio techniques are a plus! Apply now!🌟 jobs.vib.be/j/119682/pos...

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Postdoctoral position in human gut microbiome and bioinformatics - VIB

About the Lab Thelab of JeroenRaes(VIB, KU Leuven) is home to a vibrant, dynamic and international group of researchers in the field of gut microbial ecology and its

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 27/05/2025

We are immensely proud of our postdoctoral researcher Doris van Bergeijk @dorisvanbergeijk.bsky.social for being awarded a Junior Postdoctoral Fellowship by @fwovlaanderen.bsky.social 🎉👏 Her hard work and dedication is truly inspiring. 🧠🦠 Huge congrats Doris! 💪🌟 @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Jelle Matthijnssens @jellematthijnssens.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

💩🦠 Happy to present our paper on the engraftment of the enteric #virome in #UC patients receiving an #FMT-> temporal (~5 weeks) virome shift towards the healthy donor, primarily driven by #microviruses. @daanjansen.bsky.social @raeslab.org pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40371968/

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Sammy Pontrelli @sammy-pontrelli.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

We are searching for a postdoc in Marine Phytoplankton Metabolism and Carbon Storage! You'll get the chance to work in Belgium to combine high-throughput metabolomics and enzymes to study how microbes naturally sequester atmospheric carbon in organic marine molecules! t.co/orCCyZhzeh

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 20/02/2025

We're hiring a postdoc!🚨 Study human-associated microbial communities in health & disease. 🔬Requirements: - PhD in bioinformatics, microbiology, or related field - Expertise in omics - Strong publication record Apply now!🌟 jobs.vib.be/j/69697/post... @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral position in bioinformatics of the human gut microbiome - VIB

About the Lab Thelab of JeroenRaes(VIB, KU Leuven) is home to a vibrant, dynamic and international group of researchers in the field of gut microbial ecology and its clinical applications

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Medicine at Cambridge @medcambridge.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Upcoming seminar: 🎓Professor Jeroen Raes, Vice director, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology 📢"Quantitative microbiome profiling in health and disease" 📅 4-5PM, Thurs 13 Feb 📍JCBC @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social @raeslab.org @vibmicrobes.bsky.social @uniofcam.bsky.social 🧪

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VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology @vibmicrobes.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

🚀 Today is the launch of the exciting #PerPrevCID project, in which the @raeslab.org is collaborating! Its mission is to optimise patient outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Curious to know more? 🔗 www.perprev-cid.eu #EUfunded #RA #IBD

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 24/12/2024

🚨 We're hiring a postdoc! 🚨 Study human-associated microbial communities in health & disease. 🔬 Requirements: PhD in bioinformatics, microbiology, or related field Expertise in omics Strong publication record jobs.vib.be/j/69697/post... Apply now! 🌟 @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Postdoctoral position in bioinformatics of the human gut microbiome - VIB

About the Lab Thelab of JeroenRaes(VIB, KU Leuven) is home to a vibrant, dynamic and international group of researchers in the field of gut microbial ecology and its clinical applications

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 06/12/2024

We must have been on the good list this year! Sinterklaas didn’t skip the Raes lab ! 🎅🎁 Everyone got a small treat! 🌟🍬 @vibmicrobes.bsky.social

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Raes Lab @raeslab.org · 21/11/2024

A big congratulations to our incredible team at RaesLab! We’re excited to share that two of our colleagues, Arnau @arnauvich.bsky.social and Jeroen, have been honored on the global #HighlyCited2024 researchers list by @Clarivate🤩🙌🏼 @viblifesciences.bsky.social clarivate.com/highly-cited...

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Highly Cited Researchers | Clarivate

The Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list identifies and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. Through rigorous selection criteria and ...

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Arnau Vich @arnauvich.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Although I'm not a big fan of individual recognitions in science- collaboration and teamwork are the real driving forces- I'm honored to be recognised as #HighlyCited2024 by Clarivate. Grateful to all colleagues, mentors and collaborators who made this happen.

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