Fostering innovation in blood and beyond
The Landsteiner Foundation for Blood Transfusion Research (LSBR) supports fundamental research, including clinical and experimental investigations, in the field of blood, blood derivatives, and blood (related) diseases, provided that these topics are related to transfusion or blood cell transplantation.
This scope spans a wide range of subjects in the field of haematology, including haematopoiesis, haemostasis, immunotherapy, transfusion medicine, and other issues relevant to the field.
Our Impact
Over €100 million of funding
The LSBR is committed to fostering groundbreaking research. That is why it ensures each grant contributes to the wider scientific understanding and advancement within its aims.
22 Fellows
In addition to proposals for project grants, it is possible to submit proposals for an LSBR fellowship. These five-year fellowships support creative and talented researchers who are trying to establish a new research line.
Over 180 research projects
We have funded over 180 research projects within the wide field of haematology. These include research into haematopoiesis, haemostasis, immunotherapy, transfusion medicine, and other issues.
2024 marked the 25 years anniversary of the LSBR.
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In 2025 the Board granted a one-time anniversary grant.
Interesting topics
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In 2025 the LSBR granted a unique research project called: HEMOTWIN-BD: Dissecting Proteoforms in Bleeding Disorders.
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The book ‘Gene and Cell Therapy in Europe, dreaming the future’ by authors Cees Smit & Annemarie van Eekelen was published in May 2025.
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On October 14, 2024, the LSBR community gathered at the Muziekgebouw in Amsterdam to celebrate 25 years of pioneering research and innovation in blood transfusion. The event featured inspiring keynotes, engaging presentations from LSBR fellowship recipients, and exciting announcements about new research grants to support emerging talent. Highlights included Marcel Levi's keynote, on the work…
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The Landsteiner Foundation for Blood Transfusion Research (LSBR) celebrated its 25th anniversary on October 14, in the Muziekgebouw and spotlighted rising talent in haematology and transfusion medicine. During the event, six early-career researchers were given the opportunity to present their pioneering work. Among these promising talents, Julia Tilburg, Yvonne Jongejan, and Nila Servaas were awarded…
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In February 2024, the new book ‘Gene and Cell Therapy, from Dream to Practice’ was released. Authors Cees Smit & Annemarie van Eekelen. 144 pages, hardcover. 20 euros. For orders, contact Academic Publisher Eburon. For a selection of other books, visit www.smitvisch.nl.
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On February 8, 2024, it is ten years ago that Els Borst (1931-2014) was murdered. In the “2Doc: The Legacy of Els Borst,” directors Jessica van Tijn and Pamela Sturhoofd highlighted the remarkable career and life of the former Minister of Health. The film created a tangible image of Els Borst as both a politician…
