How we help research organizations

Clear science

If you are an R&D organization, chances are you need in-depth scientific content for your stakeholders. Difficult to outsource to just any communication agency? 

Need a convincing story? slide deck? grant application? report? white paper? newsletter? blog post? press release?

Have a high-stakes project or tight deadline? Need a fresh perspective or outsider’s eye on your story?

Whether it’s crafting a compelling narrative for a news story, drafting a press release, or developing content for your next big launch, we bring precision, clarity, and creativity to every project. 

How this works

INTAKE

We discuss what you need and what the deliverable should be.

CREATION

We get going and craft and/or edit your communication.

STAND OUT

Reach your audience with the right message and impression.

“Over the past year, I’ve been consistently impressed by the exceptional quality of work and swift delivery. Liesbeth is not only professional but also genuinely friendly and approachable, making collaboration seamless and enjoyable. Beakon’s expertise and dedication truly set them apart.”

Communication manager
R&D multinational

Ready to get the show on the road?

Need consistent visibility with your stakeholders​?

Are you a small SME without a dedicated person for communication? It could be useful to enlist us to cover a fixed set of tasks. 

How this works

STRATEGY

We'll figure out your key messages and main goals, and what you need to make them happen.

EXECUTION

We craft a tailored strategy and plan encompassing content creation, social media management, website updates, etc.

SHINE

We provide continuous support through the development of new content, and are only one phone call or email away if something pops up.

“Working with Liesbeth is always a pleasure. Her academic background and hands-on experience in science communications make her the perfect ‘extension’ for any communication department in an academic or research environment.“

Katrina Wright
VIB

Your investment

AD HOC SUPPORT

Most flexible option
125 per hour (excl VAT)
  • What you need, when you need it
  • No upfront engagement
  • Best if workload is difficult to predict

DIGITAL SUPPORT

Steady stream of relevant content
1750 per month (excl VAT)
  • Website stays up to date
  • Social channels active
  • Stay top of mind with your audience

TAILORED SUPPORT

Steady workload of tailored assignments
TBD please get in touch
  • Website and socials up to date
  • Dedicated marketing material
  • If you need an all round comms partner

FAQs

I studied bio-engineering at KU Leuven, Belgium. After graduating, I moved to London for an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience at UCL. I returned to my home country for my PhD, which I obtained working in the lab of Bart De Strooper at VIB and KU Leuven. Though this group is primarily focused on Alzheimer’s disease, I studied the activity of PINK1, a kinase linked to Parkinson’s disease.

After my PhD, I worked as a postdoc at the Dementia Collaborative Research Center at UNSW Sydney. With this move across the globe, I also moved from molecular experiments to working with data from large cohort studies, assessing cognitive decline and its accompanying symptoms.

Yes, I work from the Beakon office located in Hasselt. I am only one phone call or email away.

Should there be an important event or a specific reason to meet face to face, I am happy to travel to you. 

We know your schedule is packed. In everything we do, we try to avoid taking up more time from you than needed. Thanks to our strong scientific background, we can start from your paper proofs or grant proposals to craft a story. 

Call or email with what you need, and we will do the same.

Of course, no problem.

It depends. If that person will have multiple responsabilities, of wich communication is just one, we often see that it quickly becomes difficult to stay active consistently.

It can also be beneficial to have an external party that brings a fresh perspective to your story—someone unbiased by internal sensitivities. 

Yes, we can do an audit of your current communication activities and/or develop a strategy and plan together. We can also set you up with the right tools.

Please get in touch or book a call.

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