Want to make use of our infrastructure?
FIBER LABS is a collective of research units at KU Leuven and UZ Leuven, united in servicing industry partners across the spectrum of biomedical research.
Among our partners, the FIBEr Core Facility specializes in biomechanical experimentation. Through this unit, we welcome academic researchers to access our state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced biomechanical testing equipment. Dedicated programs are available to support your research, and we invite you to contact us to explore tailored arrangements that fit your specific needs.
Core Facility
Dedicated program for academic researchers
Recognizing the importance of advancing scientific knowledge and innovation, through FIBEr Core Facility we offer access to our state-of-the-art biomechanical research facilities and equipment for academic researchers, who often require specialized resources to conduct their research. FIBEr Core Facility supports researchers with a dedicated programs:
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Rent cutting-edge mechanical testing equipment: Gain access to our extensive collection of biomechanical testing equipment, including the latest technologies and instrumentation
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Benefit from expert training: our dedicated team of experienced professionals provides you a comprehensive training to operate our equipment and gives you a head start. Further on, we can support you with testing, data processing and reporting, based on your needs & background.
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Leverage your research capabilities: by taking advantage of our expertise to design and implement customized testing protocols, tailored to your specific project.
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Research visit: you can extend your stay to perform your experiments into a research visit. Please use the contact form to discuss a collaboration with our team and we are happy to guide you to lodging, transportation and funding possibilities.
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Funding: Are you preparing a proposal and want to include mechanical testing at FIBEr Core Facility? You can mention our core facility, we can provide a supporting letter, a paragraph detailing the experiments and assist you with a budget calculation.
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Complement with other services: you can complement your service package with all the other aspects mentioned above, taking into account your background, available time and budget.