Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology research in 2022–2025 (#123 worldwide), followed by Ghent University and University of Antwerp.
- Belgium's world rank
- #20 of 108 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 6.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 21.5%
- Ranked institutions
- 19
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #123 | 41.2 | 23.1% | 922 |
| 2 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #170 | 37.2 | 26.5% | 715 |
| 3 | University of AntwerpAntwerp | #362 | 28.0 | 24.1% | 292 |
| 4 | Ghent University HospitalGhent | #676 | 20.4 | 22.1% | 231 |
| 5 | Vrije Universiteit BrusselBrussels | #689 | 20.1 | 23.2% | 248 |
| 6 | University of LiègeLiège | #752 | 19.1 | 17.8% | 366 |
| 7 | UCLouvainLouvain-la-Neuve | #811 | 18.1 | 22.2% | 230 |
| 8 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #862 | 17.4 | 20.1% | 292 |
| 9 | VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer BiologyLeuven | #1,451 | 11.0 | 39.6% | 70 |
| 10 | VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems BiologyGhent | #1,843 | 8.1 | 39.3% | 67 |
| 11 | Hasselt UniversityHasselt | #2,166 | 6.1 | 19.5% | 77 |
| 12 | University of MonsMons | #2,205 | 5.9 | 9.4% | 168 |
| 13 | Rega Institute for Medical ResearchLeuven | #2,405 | 4.9 | 23.2% | 62 |
| 14 | University of NamurNamur | #2,427 | 4.8 | 18.2% | 67 |
| 15 | Janssen (Belgium)Beerse | #2,495 | 4.4 | 18.7% | 70 |
| 16 | Antwerp University HospitalAntwerp | #2,583 | 4.0 | 24.7% | 84 |
| 17 | Cliniques Universitaires Saint-LucBrussels | #2,858 | 2.8 | 18.5% | 81 |
| 18 | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de LiègeLiège | #3,325 | 90.0 | 14.7% | 61 |
| 19 | Institute of Natural SciencesBrussels | #3,536 | 15.0 | 1.1% | 283 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology researchers in Belgium?
Jo Vandesompele, Peter Vandenabeele and Patrizia Agostinis rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Jo Vandesompele#1,646 worldwide overall2k citations · 85 works
- 2Peter Vandenabeele#2,034 worldwide overall2k citations · 45 works
- 3Patrizia Agostinis#2,812 worldwide overall2k citations · 52 works
- 4Nadine Van Roy#4,182 worldwide overall2k citations · 49 works
- 5Michel Georges#4,369 worldwide overall795 citations · 44 works
- 6Bruce Poppe#5,142 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 52 works
- 7Christos Sotiriou#5,398 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 80 works
- 8Jean‐Christophe Marine#7,288 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 46 works
- 9Paul Rutgeerts#8,422 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 57 works
- 10Christine Desmedt#10,444 worldwide overall732 citations · 52 works
- 11Martine Piccart#11,395 worldwide overall1.8k citations · 102 works
- 12Christine Van Broeckhoven#15,310 worldwide overall1.4k citations · 70 works
- 13Peter Carmeliet#24,986 worldwide overall1.7k citations · 133 works
- 14Diether Lambrechts#26,619 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 97 works
- 15Greet Van den Berghe#27,763 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 44 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology