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Jaan Toelen is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, affiliated with the Department of Development and Regeneration and the KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth. His work focuses on perinatal respiratory medicine, pediatric ethics, and medical decision-making frameworks.
- Co-director of the KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth
- Member of the Departmental Board for Development and Regeneration
- Active in the Data Protection Board at UZ Leuven
Research interests span fetal lung development, bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevention, and parental/peer influences in adolescent healthcare decisions. His projects integrate biomechanical studies of lung progenitor cells and biodegradable nanocarriers for targeted neonatal therapies.
Recent publications (2025) highlight trends in qualitative pediatric research covering topics from stepparent medical guardianship to ADHD intervention gaps in schools. Collaborations with institutions like University College London and University of Verona appear in journals such as American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and BMJ Pediatrics Open.
