Vickà Versele

Vickà Versele is an unpaid researcher at the Movement and Sport Sciences school of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the LK Academic Unit Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy department. Her work focuses on energy balance-related behaviors during the transition to parenthood.

• Key research areas: body composition, dietary intake, physical activity, sedentary behavior, family-based interventions
• Part of the TRANSPARENTS project and FWOAL880 grant

Her publications analyze lifestyle changes in expectant parents, partner support dynamics, and obesity trends during parenthood. She has presented at conferences and contributed to datasets on longitudinal parental health studies.

• Scientific award: Prize for oral presentation

Collaborations include institutions in Belgium and international networks. She supervises research activities related to pregnancy, postpartum health, and public health nudges.