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Bart Hansen is a Researcher at the Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law within KU Leuven. His work bridges theology, ethics, and biomedical sciences, focusing on stem cell research, reproductive technologies, and genetic ethics. He contributes to community mental health research, particularly on stigma in schizophrenia care, and has co-edited volumes like Healthy Thoughts: European Perspectives on Health Care Ethics (2002).
Research Themes:
- Ethical-theological analysis of biomedical advancements
- Stigma dynamics in community mental health
- Intersectoral collaboration for vulnerable youth
Education: MA in Religious Sciences and Theology (K.U.Leuven, 2000); PhD in Theology (KU Leuven, ongoing). Supervised by Professor Paul Schotsmans, his dissertation examines "Ethical and Theological Issues Surrounding the Debate on Human Stem Cell Research".
Publications Trends: Recent work spans systematic reviews on mental health stigma (2014), scoping reviews of youth in alternative education (2023), and interdisciplinary analyses of ethical frameworks (2015). Key subfields include qualitative research methodologies, patient-centered care, and policy implications.
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Interfaculty Centre of Biomedical Ethics and Law, contributing to projects like Strokemap (stem cell ethics) and Vroegtijdige zorgplanning (preventive care planning).