About us
An interdisciplinary research institute
We were founded by three world-class institutes: nanoelectronics and digital technology developer imec, the life-sciences institute VIB, and KU Leuven, the University of Leuven. We receive structural funding from the Flemish government.
We are part of a strong neuroscience research community in Leuven and we actively collaborate with two other major universities in Flanders, the University of Antwerp and Ghent University.
Understanding brain function
Through our research, we aim to gain a more detailed understanding of how the nervous system works, ranging from cells and circuits to behavior.
We combine multiple different disciplines, from computational approaches to molecular experiments, behavioral analysis, and the development of entirely new technology.
Governance
Learn more about the daily management at NERF and meet the members of our institutional and scientific advisory boards.