Hendrik Reynaert

Hendrik Reynaert is a Professor and Physician specializing in Gastroenterology and Liver Cell Biology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He is affiliated with the Vitality Research Group and the Basic (bio-) Medical Sciences department. His research focuses on liver diseases, including hepatocellular carcinoma, fibrosis mechanisms, and hepatic stellate cells. He leads major initiatives such as the B-LIVER consortium and has extensive project experience in liver therapeutics and toxicology.

Dr. Reynaert holds prestigious fellowships from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the Belgian Association for Study of the Liver. He has supervised doctoral students like Y. Vandewynckel and actively contributes to conferences and academic activities. His work spans over 286 publications, with recent studies addressing sustainable endoscopy practices and novel models for liver fibrosis research.