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Kristina Casteels serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Development and Regeneration at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine. She is a member of the L-C&Y - KU Leuven Child & Youth Institute and holds council positions in both the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Development and Regeneration.
Her research focuses on Type 1 Diabetes, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Autoimmunity, investigating genetic/epigenetic mechanisms, viral infection impacts, and precision medicine approaches. Additional interests include rare conditions like lipodystrophy and growth disorders in children, with emphasis on therapeutic innovation and clinical outcomes improvement.
Recent publications reveal intense focus on type 1 diabetes through epigenetic studies, real-world technology assessments, and genetic markers in high-risk newborns. Collaborative work spans immunology, genetics, and clinical endocrinology via international consortia like GPPAD and ISPAD, driving clinical guideline development and disease-interception strategies.
No scientific awards were mentioned in available information.
Dr. Casteels actively leads major research projects including 'Personalized precision medicine for type 1 diabetes prevention/reversal' (2024-2030) as Co-promotor, 'European action for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes' (2024-2026) as Co-promotor, and 'Technological improvements in type 1 diabetes management' (2023-2027) as Promotor. These initiatives demonstrate commitment to translational research in pediatric diabetes with significant funding commitments.
She contributes to the L-C&Y Child & Youth Institute's interdisciplinary framework and participates in international networks including ISPAD and GPPAD, advancing global child health research through collaborative clinical studies and guideline development.
