Luk Rombauts

Luk Rombauts is an Adjunct Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University and a Research Fellow at the Hudson Institute. He serves as the Group Medical Director of Monash IVF Group and holds a prominent role in national and international reproductive medicine organizations. His academic and clinical work is deeply embedded in women’s health, with a focus on infertility, endometriosis, and reproductive surgery.

His educational and professional training, though not explicitly detailed, is evident through his leadership roles, editorial positions, and subspecialty certification oversight via RANZCOG. He has played a key role in shaping clinical standards and training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

Rombauts’ research interests center on endometriosis and embryo implantation, with strong emphasis on clinical and translational research. His work spans molecular mechanisms of implantation, biomarker discovery, AI applications in gynaecology, and long-term health outcomes of fertility treatments. He actively contributes to advancing evidence-based care through national guideline development and digital health implementation.

His recent publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, integrating molecular biology, epidemiology, bioethics, and health policy. Themes include miRNA regulation in endometrial receptivity, cardiovascular risks in ART patients, commercialization of fertility services, and innovative diagnostic tools using AI. These works demonstrate a consistent focus on improving patient outcomes and health system responsiveness.

• Past President, Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand
• Past President, World Endometriosis Society
• Trustee, World Endometriosis Research Foundation
• Scientific Chair, 2008 World Congress on Endometriosis
• Scientific Chair, 2012 World Congress of Human Reproduction
• Associate Editor, Human Reproduction
• Member, RANZCOG Grants and Scholarship Committee

Rombauts is actively involved in mentoring and training future specialists, serving as a supervisor and examiner for the Certificate of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He leads and collaborates on major research grants, including projects on mitochondrial donation (MitoHOPE), AI in endometriosis (EndoAIMM), and digital health optimization. He is a chief investigator on multiple national and international collaborative studies, reflecting his leadership in large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiatives.

He is affiliated with key research networks including the Hudson Institute, Monash IVF Group, and the Australian Endometriosis Clinicians Collaborative (AECC), contributing to a robust ecosystem of clinical innovation and research translation in reproductive medicine.