Dr. Hilde Van Esch

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Biography

Hilde Van Esch is a full professor at KU Leuven, heading the Laboratory for Genetics of Cognition. She is a leading researcher in the field of human genetics, particularly focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders and mitochondrial advances in human neurons. Her significant projects include ‘Linking Neurodevelopmental Disorders to Mitochondria’ and contributions to a Global Citizens’ Assembly regarding genome editing. Van Esch has been involved in multiple prominent studies and publications pertaining to genetic syndromes and their neurological implications. Her work often collaborates with various European institutes and encompasses multiple areas of genetics, including developmental disorders and congenital disorders of glycosylation. She has authored several publications in high-impact journals, bringing forth essential insights into hereditary conditions and reinforcing the understanding of genetic diagnostics.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Head of the Laboratory for Genetics of Cognition, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic research.

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.