<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[VSC | Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum]]></title><description><![CDATA[We deliver world-class, high-end supercomputing services for Flemish business, industry, research and innovation.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:35:54 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.vscentrum.be/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Scaling EEG foundation models on VSC: an ICLR 2026 benchmark and a NeurIPS 2025 EEG Challenge win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at KU Leuven leveraged VSC Tier-1 supercomputing to train a large EEG foundation model on over 8 million segments, enabling robust brain signal decoding across tasks and subjects. The work underpins an ICLR 2026 study and achieved first place in the NeurIPS 2025 EEG Challenge, demonstrating the impact of large-scale AI and high-performance computing in neuroscience.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/scaling-eeg-foundation-models-on-vsc-an-iclr-2026-benchmark-and-a-neurips-2025-eeg-challenge-win</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e74f15e30ec41b7d07d991</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:07:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_100d5496242949c58963562033f10a98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KU Leuven/UHasselt HPC User Day 2026 Marks Successful Launch of New Tier-2 Supercomputer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlights from the KU Leuven/UHasselt HPC User Day 2026, featuring the inauguration of the new Tier-2 supercomputer, hands-on training sessions, research testimonials, and community networking.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/hpc-user-day-2026-marks-successful-launch-of-new-tier-2-supercomputer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dca3fc8614fb4128b2f106</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:14:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_650e77be3df94df58cecabca605842fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale: Watch the Recorded Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Missed our recent webinar on accelerating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with high-performance computing? The full set of recorded presentations from “Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale with Ansys Fluent and the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC)”  is now available online. This webinar brought together experts from industry and academia to demonstrate how modern HPC infrastructure and GPU acceleration are transforming CFD workflows—enabling faster simulations, improved scalability, and...]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/unlocking-cfd-performance-at-scale-watch-the-recorded-sessions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ccd30c40e74dbec4fa8bf1</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:18:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_815ec0540f464412a0ae043eef138dd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evaluating single-cell ATAC-seq atlasing technologies using sequence-to-function modeling]]></title><description><![CDATA[This study benchmarks single-cell chromatin accessibility technologies for training deep learning models in regulatory genomics. Using large-scale datasets from mouse and Drosophila, it shows that increasing dataset size can offset lower per-cell coverage. The optimized HyDrop v2 protocol enables cost-efficient, high-quality data generation, supporting robust sequence-to-function modeling powered by high-performance computing.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/evaluating-single-cell-atac-seq-atlasing-technologies-using-sequence-to-function-modeling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ca17d88bb7e54baa6b8cf3</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_20468fcd692441ecbbc93a5d313ed1e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We’re Hiring: Business Developer at the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC), in collaboration with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), is looking for a Business Developer to strengthen its engagement with industry and public sector partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced computing, innovation, and real-world applications—helping organizations unlock the potential of high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, and data-driven technologies. Driving innovation through...]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/we-re-hiring-business-developer-at-the-flemish-supercomputer-center-vsc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c409e4149f4fed56522f55</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_bc24efc9db874a0e90d971fc286c3cfa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EEG-based classification of alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia using functional connectivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brain activity measured with EEG offers a non-invasive way to study cognitive function. This research uses machine learning and brain connectivity patterns to detect Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, two conditions that are difficult to distinguish clinically. The approach improves diagnostic insights while highlighting the role of brain networks in neurodegenerative disorders.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/eeg-based-classification-of-alzheimer-s-disease-and-frontotemporal-dementia-using-functional-connect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b9014eea38c468abde1dbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:42:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_48f6cef208da4f978d6cb50bbec8c280~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the hyperthermia sweet spot in magnetic nanoflowers: Large-scale micromagnetic simulations reveal the underlying reason for superior heating performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magnetic nanoparticles with a flower-like shape are among the most promising candidates for cancer heat therapy — but why do they perform so well? Using large-scale GPU simulations on the VSC and MeluXina supercomputers, researchers from Ghent University and the University of Luxembourg pinpointed a precise size "sweet spot" of 100–150 nm where spin disorder dramatically boosts heating performance.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/finding-the-hyperthermia-sweet-spot-in-magnetic-nanoflowers-large-scale-micromagnetic-simulations-r</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a7db341fb1895eb26fa0df</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:36:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_6d874c5946294f3d9d94dc07e410f7e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator: an efficient algorithm for simulating partially coherent light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers developed the Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator, a new algorithm for simulating partially coherent light with unprecedented efficiency. The method achieves up to 100× faster computation and 1000× higher accuracy compared to existing approaches, enabling advanced optical simulations for holography, imaging, and photonics using VSC’s high-performance computing infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/generalized-van-cittert-zernike-schell-propagator-an-efficient-algorithm-for-simulating-partially-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699827a84c11d313e89a8fb9</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_8add4be757854680ab314c1401c4e3b9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Questions to Solutions: Inside VSC User Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the VSC Support Team, Alex Domingo shares how effective guidance, clear documentation, and strategic planning help researchers turn challenges into solutions. From software installations to workflow optimization, discover how VSC support empowers users across Flanders to make the most of HPC infrastructure and drive their research forward with confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/from-questions-to-solutions-inside-vsc-user-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699599efcb2338afd5b55fe6</guid><category><![CDATA[Connect Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:41:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_2a6a0776bc4549f7b4f4768e7ac4e0b2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STREAM-PRS: a multi-tool pipeline for streamlining polygenic risk score computation]]></title><description><![CDATA[STREAM-PRS is a multi-tool pipeline that computes and compares polygenic risk scores using five widely used methods. It standardizes scores, applies population structure correction, and selects the best-performing model based on variance explained and predictive performance. The framework improves reproducibility and portability of PRS analyses across datasets and research settings.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/stream-prs-a-multi-tool-pipeline-for-streamlining-polygenic-risk-score-computation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698ae26b3faa9e439bedb1fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:21:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_1c0612038c534ec481be72b36ca65b83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Application of Molecular Dynamics Simulation in Determining the Diffusivity of Boron in Molten Slag]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using large-scale molecular dynamics simulations, this research quantifies the self-diffusivity of boron in high-temperature CaO–SiO₂–Al₂O₃ slags relevant to silicon recycling. Enabled by VSC Tier-1 supercomputing resources, the study provides diffusion values consistent with diffusion-controlled experiments and clarifies the role of convection in industrial and laboratory systems.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/the-application-of-molecular-dynamics-simulation-in-determining-the-diffusivity-of-boron-in-molten-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69785cfdea2eced60847a978</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:08:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_c85318187856477389a8487771e0bbb3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A fluconazole population pharmacokinetics study to improve target attainment in critically ill patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers used population pharmacokinetic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations to optimize fluconazole dosing in critically ill patients. By analyzing data from multiple studies, the work identifies body weight and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) as key factors influencing drug exposure and proposes a model-informed dosing strategy to improve target attainment in intensive care settings.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/a-fluconazole-population-pharmacokinetics-study-to-improve-target-attainment-in-critically-ill-patie</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69675dd6bbaf501a67d78117</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:36:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_28f0ef0df4334b5397b93fc3b6f2597c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore how quantum computing is reshaping science, with insights from VSC expert Carl Mensch.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/unlocking-the-potential-of-quantum-computing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f6772f2ced550cf806c3a8</guid><category><![CDATA[Connect Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:39:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_f829711e2e814d3e886efb3cea92cbc6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New method to uncover how cancer cells evolve and become drug-resistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cancer cells evolve over time through genetic mutations that enable them to adapt, survive therapy, and become drug resistant. Understanding these evolutionary processes at high resolution is essential for developing more effective, targeted cancer treatments.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/new-method-to-uncover-how-cancer-cells-evolve-and-become-drug-resistant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695ade62582148ae5602a7d8</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_c5357e141caa4cae81d68fccf63cbe38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection combinations determine microbiome dynamics in the snail Biomphalaria glabrata]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schistosomiasis is a snail-borne parasitic disease affecting over 200 million people worldwide. This study examines how schistosome species, parasite development, and co-infection influence the microbiome of the freshwater snail Biomphalaria glabrata. Using 16S rRNA gene metabarcoding, it reveals species-specific microbiome disruption, developmental timing effects, and a stabilizing role of certain co-infections in host–parasite–microbiome interactions.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/schistosome-species-parasite-development-and-co-infection-combinations-determine-microbiome-dynami</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693fbd029b6071a5878d6ab6</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:22:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_b285641f47a448cda2c5eca9ec218eac~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VSC Inaugurates sofia, the New Flemish Tier-1 Supercomputer]]></title><description><![CDATA[VSC has unveiled sofia, the new Flemish Tier-1 supercomputer hosted at the VUB Nexus Datacenter in Zellik. With high energy efficiency, strong GPU performance, and broad applications across science and industry, sofia marks a major step forward for research and innovation in Flanders. Explore the full story, technical details, and media coverage in our latest update.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/vsc-inaugurates-sofia-the-new-flemish-tier-1-supercomputer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6932d7e83a0f1e80683892fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:26:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_0848c0bbc66b4fcba50c3a87756b4e4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro 3 in Brussels under uncertainty: scenario-based accessibility analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro 3, a proposed north–south automated metro line in Brussels, has faced major delays and cost increases, rising from €0.85 billion in 2009 to €5–7 billion today. This study provides the first reproducible, scenario-based accessibility analysis of the project. Results show modest average travel-time gains but significant benefits for lower-income districts, with the full line improving both speed and reliability across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/metro-3-in-brussels-under-uncertainty-scenario-based-accessibility-analysis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692e9d23ee21510c2ee43ea4</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_0a38caa3fbc6414391326e347734f3d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[X-chromosome upregulation operates on a gene-by-gene basis at RNA and protein levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mammalian cells can increase the activity of the remaining copy of a gene when the other is deleted. This study shows that the active X chromosome performs this compensation on a gene-by-gene basis at both RNA and protein levels. The work clarifies how cells maintain balanced gene expression and reveals a broader, though limited, compensatory capacity across the genome.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/x-chromosome-upregulation-operates-on-a-gene-by-gene-basis-at-rna-and-protein-levels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b39e2ee05004c7b890d54</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_4b62ab3eff554743a288e27bcb8e1896~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flare Energetics, CME Launch and Heliospheric Propagation for the May 2024 Events, as Derived from Ensemble MHD Modelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team led by Professor Stefaan Poedts used VSC’s supercomputing power to model the May 2024 solar eruptions from the Sun to Earth. Through advanced MHD simulations, they revealed how magnetic energy buildup triggers solar flares and coronal mass ejections, improving space weather forecasts and contributing to more accurate predictions of geomagnetic storms.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/flare-energetics-cme-launch-and-heliospheric-propagation-for-the-may-2024-events-as-derived-from-e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690b0bde96a2942ab27849d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Showcase]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:32:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_1f9eeb5ad5664c88bea48592b0e88ca5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Users, For Users: Strengthening the VSC Community and Shaping the Future of HPC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lander Willem, newly appointed chair of the VSC User Committee, shares his vision for strengthening collaboration between researchers and the VSC team. By connecting user feedback with innovation, the committee ensures that HPC services evolve to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s research community — empowering scientists across Flanders to achieve more through shared expertise and collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.vscentrum.be/post/from-users-for-users-strengthening-the-vsc-community-and-shaping-the-future-of-hpc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909b292695c5f149e29ddf8</guid><category><![CDATA[Connect Blog]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:45:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5446c2_88fdc04d5aac4d369a59d118531d31e4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_628,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rafal Tekreeti</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>