Called to Science uncovers the untold stories of the people pushing the boundaries of life sciences. Hosted by science journalist Brad van Paridon, the podcast goes beyond the research to explore the passion, setbacks, and big questions that drive scientists forward.

The first season features in-depth conversations with researchers at VIB, covering topics from computational biology and microbiology to cancer research and imaging technologies. Each episode brings out the human side of how the scientific life can take unexpected turns, like moving from a cattle ranch to NASA or stumbling upon a new antibiotic in a student restaurant. Other guests open up about imposter syndrome, high-risk research, and learning to navigate failure as part of the process.

Join us to celebrate the launch of Resonance of Renewal, the latest project by artist Roel Heremans. This site-specific interactive sculpture, installed in the entrance hall of the Jules Bordet hospital in Anderlecht, symbolises the continuous progress in cancer research. A light moves through the sculpture every two minutes, representing the speed at which new cancer research is published worldwide. This constant visual flow symbolises scientific progress and offers a hopeful message to all who encounter it.