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Nico De Leu is a Physician Scientist at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Department of Genetics, Reproduction and Development under the School of Clinical Sciences. His research focuses on beta cell regeneration, iron metabolism, and angiogenesis in diabetes contexts.
His work explores vascular signaling (e.g., VEGF-A) and iron's role in beta cell development, contributing to regenerative medicine and islet transplantation. Recent projects include 3D imaging of cellular interactions and macrophage-driven beta cell regeneration.
- Belgian Endocrine Society Annual Lecture Award (2015)
- EFSD Rising Star Award (2018)
- McKinsey and Company Scientific Award (2015)
- Novo Nordisk prijs voor Diabetologie (2018)
De Leu has secured grants for studies on iPSC-derived beta cell maturation and iron metabolism's impact on diabetes. His collaborations span fundamental and clinical research, emphasizing cellular aging, MHC upregulation, and immune-beta cell interactions.
