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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.
KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium
Head of the Laboratory for Genetics of Cognition, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic research.
Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.