Steven Ballet

Steven Ballet is a researcher at the Department of Chemistry, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), with a focus on peptide chemistry and medicinal applications. His work bridges chemical synthesis with biomedical translation, particularly in pain management and drug delivery systems.

Research areas include:

• Peptide and peptidomimetic design
• GPCR-targeted ligands for opioid reduction
• Injectable hydrogels for controlled molecule release
• Nanobody-based molecular chaperones

Recent publications highlight collaborations with bioreactor engineering teams and structural biology groups, advancing therapies for neurodegenerative and cardiac conditions. Projects like [ORACLE] and NAIROBI demonstrate translational impact.

Scientific awards include:

• 2017 - 1st place ie-net-price for Bioengineers
• 2018 - 35EPS Bursary
• 2014 & 2017 - Chemistry excellence awards (KVCV)

He supervises PhD students in molecular pharmacology and leads fundamental/applied projects involving bioreactors, NMR technology, and supramolecular assemblies.