Arbeidsongeschiktheid na liesbreukherstel. Een onderzoek naar het voorschrijfgedrag van huisarts en chirurg. Return to work after Hernia Repair; a survey aimed at onderstanding the prescription behavior of general practitioners and surgeons.

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Call for clinical fellowship in paediatric haematology-oncology

The one year fellowship grant will fund a clinical training in paediatric haemato-oncology at the 'Prinses Maxima Centrum' in Utrecht.

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Soon to be closed!

Research in the field of polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis

Research in the field of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) in Belgium.

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Soon to be closed!

Wright Studio

Fundamental research on Parkinson’s disease in Wallonia and Brussels

Research on Parkinson’s Disease in Wallonia and Brussels (affiliated to a French speaking institution)

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Selection announced

Go Ergo. Go!

Occupational Therapy in Primary Care: Policy recommendations

2021_COV_PUB_3819_Gezondheidsvaardigheden

Promoting health literacy in primary care. Learning from 24 practices in Belgium

Lessons from 24 initiatives and an action guide for investing in health literacy

Oncology research for optimal patient value - A systems approach

How to make cancer research work better for patients? Insight, shared vision and recommendations from Belgian and international experts.

Jeannine et Louise Jacquemotte (Fund)

Europe and International Health Local

Worldwide, support to poor people and children in the field of health and protection of biodiversity. In Belgium, support to cancer patients and for the heritage of Huy.

Germaine Thibaut (Fund)

Europe and International Health Local

Support for the welfare of vulnerable residents in Halle. Prevention and control of life-threatening diseases, especially cancer. Humanitarian, medical emergencies around the wor…

Carpe Diem (Fund)

Europe and International Health

In Belgium, improve the well-being and dignity of cancer patients. In Cambodia, support mine clearance, as well as hospital care and education for children.

The second Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics awarded

30 07 2024

Health

The international and independent jury, appointed by the King Baudouin Foundation, has selected the pioneering work on the False Discovery Rate (FDR) as the recipient of the pres…

17 Funds, managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, contribute to better care for patients with rare diseases

08 03 2024

Health

KBF strengthens rare disease research and care thanks to 17 Funds

KBF releases 4 million euro for mental health research

16 02 2024

Health

The KBF is setting up the Fund for Mental Health Research to map mental health research in Belgium.

Marieke’s addiction to life

Quality of care

"I had my own life under control. And look, I’m still here. You’re always doing more and more because you’ve got your own life in your hands. You can say when it’s enough."

Marieke Vervoort

athlete, Paralympics Rio 2016

Pancreatic cancer: gradually untangling a complex knot

Health Research

“In families where there are more cases of pancreatic cancer, we are also seeing an association with colon and breast cancer.”

Prof. Kathleen Claes

UGent, Lab for Cancer Predisposition and Precision Oncology

Story Forton Dr. Eva Van Braeckel — W. Nimmegeers

From asthma research to better treatment for cystic fibrosis complications?

Health Research

"When we see a patient whose cystic fibrosis is deteriorating, it is often hard to identify the cause. There is a need for better diagnosis of allergic reactions to fungi."

Dr Eva Van Braeckel

Pulmonologist (UGent and UZ Gent)

KBF in Belgium

KBF worldwide

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Anne Dams