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Roland Devlieger is a Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven, affiliated with the Department of Development and Regeneration and the Unit Woman and Child at UZ Leuven. He serves as a member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine and the Council of the Department of Development and Regeneration, and is associated with Leuven.IRD - KU Leuven Institute for Rare Diseases.
His research spans multiple critical areas in maternal-fetal medicine, with particular focus on pregnancy interventions, endocrine disruptors, obesity management in pregnancy, and bariatric surgery outcomes. His work addresses both metabolic and surgical aspects of high-risk pregnancies, with significant emphasis on lifestyle modifications and their impact on maternal and fetal outcomes.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward clinical trials and cohort studies addressing complex pregnancy conditions. His work demonstrates expertise in bariatric surgery pregnancies, fetal interventions for conditions like spina bifida, and hemolytic disease management. The publications reflect interdisciplinary collaboration across obstetrics, endocrinology, nutrition, and fetal surgery.
Professor Devlieger leads multiple significant research projects including 'New interventions to improve maternal and fetal (metabolic) outcome' (2025-2030) as Promotor, 'Pregnancy and early parenthood: the impact of mental health, endocrine disruptors and lifestyle interventions' (2024-2028) as Co-promotor, and several other major studies focused on pregnancy outcomes after bariatric surgery, endocrine disruptors, and lifestyle interventions.
His teaching portfolio includes numerous courses in obstetrics and gynecology, with specific focus on lifestyle interventions for young families, specialized midwifery care, and clinical skills development in gynecology and obstetrics. His educational contributions reflect his clinical and research expertise in maternal-fetal medicine.