LSBR supports fundamental research in the field of blood

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 €90 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.

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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.

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Over 170 research projects

We have funded over 170 research projects within the wide field of haematology. These include research into haematopoiesis, haemostasis, immunotherapy, transfusion medicine, and other issues.

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2024 marked the 25 years anniversary of the LSBR.

To enoy the full live set of the artists Crane & Cartier please visit youtube.

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Interesting topics

Research projects granted in 2025

Granted projects 2025

LSBR Anniversary Grant

In 2025 the LSBR granted a unique research project called: HEMOTWIN-BD: Dissecting Proteoforms in Bleeding Disorders.

Gene and Cell Therapy in Europe, dreaming the future

The book 'Gene and Cell Therapy in Europe, dreaming the future' by authors Cees Smit & Annemarie van Eekelen was published in May 2025.

(NL) ‘2DOC: DE ERFENIS VAN ELS BORST’ Broadcast by BNNVARA on NPO 2

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 and a person, focusing on her legacy and the tragic end of her life.

(NL) 'Gen- en celtherapie, van droom tot praktijk'

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.