Laureates & Media
Laureate 2008: Pierre Vanderhaeghen
Born: 30 August 1967
Research project: Genetic mechanisms of development of the cerebral cortex.
Press review: na
Laureate 2011: Pierre Maquet
Affiliation at the time of the Award: FNRS’ Research Director, ULiège
Born: 12 December 1961
Research project: Evolution of cognitive abilities and the functioning of the human brain in altered states of consciousness, particularly during long periods of sleep deprivation.
Press review:
Laureate 2014: Laurent Nguyen
Affiliation at the time of the Award: FNRS’ Research Associate, ULiège
Born: 27 May 1977
Research project: Mechanisms of cortical development.
Press review:
Laureate 2018: Alban de Kerchove d'Exaerde
Affiliation at the time of the Award: FNRS’ Research Director, ULB
Born: 8 April 1966
Research project: Genetics identification of neural circuits involved in the ADHD syndrome.
Press review:
Laureate 2021: Karelle Leroy
Affiliation at the time of the Award: Professor, ULB
Born: 9 October 1975
Research project: Understanding the mechanisms that lead to the formation of neurofibrillary degeneration.
Press review:
Laureate 2024: Benoit Vanhollebeke
Affiliation at the time of the Award: Professor, ULB
Born: 27 September 1979
Research project: Blood-brain barrier-targeted therapies for neurological disorders.
Press review:
Schedule Of The Call
- Opening: 18 December 2023
- Deadline: 29 February 2024
- Jury meeting: 27 May 2024
- Award ceremony: October 2024
- Start of project: 1 November 2024