Studie(s) en diploma's

• K.U.Leuven, Doctoraat in de Landbouwkundige en Toegepaste Biologische Wetenschappen (2003)

Huidige functieomschrijving

PROFILE: PhD in Molecular Biology (bacterial genetics); Dr. Ir.; Expertise in Molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, microbial genetics, systems biology, immunology; bioinformatics applications; Wet lab experience; Project and team management experience; Experience in working under accreditation ISO17025;

CURRENT ACTIVITY: Currently responsible of the BIOTECHlab at the PBB (transversal technical and scientific unit at WIV-ISP) involving the development of new methods in support of a proactive public health policy (e.g. pathogen detection & characterization, human genetic and epigenetic biomarkers), a Sequencing Center (Sanger and NGS) and supervision of several PhD students.

Ervaring

• Aspirant FWO, K.U.Leuven (1998-2002)
• Postdoctoraal onderzoeker FWO, K.U.Leuven (2006-2009)
• Wetenschappelijk medewerker, K.U.Leuven (2002-2003)
• Postdoc, K.U.Leuven (2003-2006)
• Postdoc, K.U.Leuven (2009 - 2010)
• Senior scientist - verantwoordelijke BIOTECHlab, Sciensano (ex-Wetenschappelijk Instituut Volksgezondheid (WIV-ISP)) (2010- ...)