Kathelijn Keymolen

Kathelijn Keymolen is a Physician Scientist at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel). She currently serves as Afdelingshoofd (Department Head) of Medical Genetics since July 2019, following her role as Kliniekhoofd (Head of Clinic) from 2006 to 2019. With a career spanning over two decades in clinical genetics and reproductive medicine, she has authored 189 research outputs and holds an h-index of 29.

• Doctor in de Medische Wetenschappen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2016)
• Geneeskundige Studies, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (1992)
• Opleiding Ziekenhuismanagement voor artsen, EHSAL Management School (2022)

Her research focuses on genetic testing, chromosomal disorders, and reproductive counseling, particularly in preimplantation genetic testing and neurodevelopmental conditions. Current work includes predictive modeling for live birth rates in PGT and investigation of founder mutations in Belgian populations.

Scientific contributions include:

• Beurs Horlait D'Assens 1997
• Extensive work on genotype-phenotype correlations in Filamin A deficiency
• Innovations in embryo selection strategies for chromosomal rearrangements

Active in international collaborations, she participates in key conferences like the European Society of Human Genetics and contributes to policy through the Hospitalo-Facultaire Commissie Tijdelijk Kader (2024-2026). Her work bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research in medical genetics and reproductive genomics.