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👏 A lifetime honor in recognition of research impact: Professor Mathieu JM Bertrand of VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research has been elected as an EMBO Member for his outstanding contributions to inflammation and immunity research. EMBO recognizes outstanding life scientists whose work advances excellence in the life sciences. Prof. Bertrand is internationally renowned for his pioneering research on the molecular mechanisms controlling cell death and inflammation, processes central to immunity and human disease. “I am extremely honored to have been selected as a member of this prestigious organization,” says Prof. Bertrand. His discoveries reveal how dysregulated inflammatory signaling drives chronic disorders, infections, and cancer, opening doors for targeted therapies. Read more via the link in comments. 👇 #EMBOMembers2026 #LifeSciences #Immunology #CellBiology #Inflammation #VIB #GhentUniversity #ScientificExcellence #ResearchImpact