Nick van Gastel

@nickvangastel.bsky.social

Associate Professor at UCLouvain, FNRS Research Associate and Group Leader at de Duve Institute, studying metabolism and microenvironment in hematopoiesis and leukemia. https://www.deduveinstitute.be/research-group/nick-van-gastel

Excited to share the first published paper from my lab! Postdoc Helen Jordan led this study on 1) how metabolites change differently in inflammation in tissues versus in cells in a dish and 2) the role of one of the most-increased metabolites, soluble sialic acid www.jbc.org/article/S002...

Metabolomics of in vivo inflammation identifies soluble sialic acid as a conserved myeloid-cell metabolite

During an immune response, metabolism changes dramatically. Metabolites are oxidized to power immune cell functions, serve as building blocks for proliferation, and act as effectors to regulate pathog...

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Join us for a live webinar with Beth Psaila on July 20th, where she will share insights on what it takes to be successful as a PI in Hematology! If you are a postdoc or junior group leader and have questions about any aspects of running a lab, this is your chance to ask them!!!

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology@isehsociety.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Looking for practical advice on building a successful academic career in Hematology? Join us Monday, July 20 | 8:00–9:00 AM CDT for a webinar featuring a conversation with ISEH 2026 Janet Rowley Award winner, Beth Psaila, MD, PhD. Register today! iseh.org/Webinars-Eve...

Join us for a live webinar with Beth Psaila on July 20th, where she will share insights on what it takes to be successful as a PI in Hematology! If you are a postdoc or junior group leader and have questions about any aspects of running a lab, this is your chance to ask them!!!

ISEH - International Society for Experimental Hematology@isehsociety.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Join us for a live conversation with the 2026 Janet Rowley Award winner, Beth Psaila, MD, PhD on our 20 July webinar. Registration is free for all 👉️ iseh.org/Webinars-Eve...