Belgium | Wim Versées, professor and researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), has been awarded the Franz Bingen Prize for his outstanding contributions to basic, natural, and biomedical sciences.The prize recognises mid-career researchers who have made significant scientific advances, particularly in interdisciplinary fields. Versées is known for his work on the structure and function of proteins, with important implications for understanding neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.His research has helped identify how certain proteins malfunction in these diseases and how they might be targeted for future therapeutic treatments. He also uses advanced techniques such as nanobodies to study and potentially restore protein function.Versées emphasized that his achievements are the result of teamwork, highlighting the collaborative nature of scientific research and the importance of a strong research environment at VUB.The award also recognizes his role in bridging fundamental science with medical applications, contributing to potential future treatments for patients.
Source: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
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