Dr. Koenraad Devriendt

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Biography

Koenraad Devriendt is a full professor and head of the Laboratory for Genetics Human Development at KU Leuven. He is a member of the Division of Clinical Genetics and the Leuven Institute for Rare Diseases. His primary research activities focus on the genetic analysis of developmental disorders, particularly in Central Africa, where he works on large-scale projects aimed at understanding the clinical and genetic characteristics of various inherited conditions. His significant projects include deciphering developmental disorders in Central Africa and clinical genetic studies on breast cancer in Congolese women. Devriendt has been instrumental in advancing the field of clinical genetics through his research, often serving as a promotor in PhD projects. He has published extensively in the fields of genetics and human development, contributing to a better understanding of genetic disorders and their diagnoses and treatments.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

KU Leuven • Leuven, Belgium

Head of the Laboratory for Genetics Human Development, focusing on clinical genetics and related 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.