Dorien Vandenborre

Dorien Vandenborre is a Lecturer-Researcher at the People and Well-being Expertise Centre of Thomas More University of Applied Sciences. She holds a PhD from the Free University of Brussels and specializes in neurogenic communication disorders, particularly focusing on individuals with acquired brain injury. Her research emphasizes communication restoration and occupational rehabilitation, with notable projects including transnational work reintegration initiatives and participatory action research improving healthcare communication.

• Education: PhD in Linguistics (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Speech Therapy Studies (Ghent University)

Her research interests center on maximizing functional recovery post-brain injury through interdisciplinary collaboration. Current projects include:
- Interprofessional work reintegration strategies with employment services
- Communication skill development for future healthcare professionals through CommuniCare workshops
- Museum accessibility innovations via the Mind Tour initiative

Recent work explores invisible cognitive impairments' impact on employment, emphasizing flexible work arrangements as viable solutions. Her approach integrates clinical practice with educational outreach, advocating for person-centered care through creative communication frameworks.

• Key collaborations: Ghent University Hospital rehabilitation center, GTB/GOB employment services, Tourism & Service Design departments

Active in both academic research and educational practice, she bridges clinical insights with practical training for future healthcare professionals.