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Joachim Cohen serves as Professor of Public Health and Palliative Care at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he co-chairs the End-of-Life Care Research Group alongside Professor Lieve Van den Block. He holds positions within the Family Medicine and Chronic Care school and leads the specialized End-of-Life Care Research Group department. With an h-index of 53 and over 9,824 citations, Cohen maintains a prominent position in international palliative care research. Dr. Cohen earned his Master's degree in Sociology in 2001 and completed his PhD in Social Health Sciences in 2007. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in social sciences applied to healthcare contexts, particularly end-of-life decision making. Cohen's research focuses on critical aspects of end-of-life care including euthanasia practices, place of death patterns, public health approaches to palliative care, big data applications in healthcare, family caregiving dynamics, health services research, and quality indicators for healthcare assessment. His work bridges sociological perspectives with clinical practice to improve end-of-life experiences across healthcare systems. Analysis of Cohen's recent publications reveals a growing emphasis on digital health solutions for palliative care, compassionate community development, and cross-national comparative studies. His research increasingly incorporates mixed-methods approaches, combining large-scale population data with qualitative insights from patients, families, and healthcare providers. The trajectory shows expanding focus from individual end-of-life decisions toward systemic public health approaches that address community-level support structures. Kubler Ross Award for Young Researchers Young Investigator Award from the European Association of Palliative Care (2010) Prix Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (2007) Professor Cohen directs numerous research projects including IRP24 studying Compassionate Communities, FWOSBO61 on social connection in serious illness, and ANI387 adapting end-of-life aid skills training. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding support from multiple national and international sources. While specific student mentoring isn't detailed in available sources, his leadership of large research teams suggests significant supervisory responsibilities. The End-of-Life Care Research Group under Cohen's co-leadership functions as a multidisciplinary hub connecting sociology, public health, clinical medicine, and policy research. The group maintains strong international collaborations and contributes significantly to evidence-based policymaking in end-of-life care across Europe.

• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Public Health
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Veerle Foulon serves as full professor and dean of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at KU Leuven, Belgium. She leads the Unit Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy within the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. Her institutional leadership roles include membership in the University Council, Academic Council, and Special Academic Council as dean, alongside positions in the Board for Alumni Relations and Biomedical Sciences Group Management. Leuven Centre for Health Humanities Leuven Interdisciplinary Centre for Meaning and Lived Religion LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth LIVO – KU Leuven Institute for Educational Research LKI - KU Leuven Cancer Institute Her research centers on pharmaceutical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and rational pharmacotherapy. Key focus areas include medication safety during pregnancy through the BELpREG registry, antimicrobial stewardship in Ethiopian healthcare settings, and person-centered medication optimization for elderly patients in nursing homes. She emphasizes real-world data collection and interdisciplinary approaches to address critical gaps in medication safety for vulnerable populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant themes in pregnancy medication safety (particularly via the BELpREG cohort), nursing home medication pathways, and antimicrobial resistance interventions. Her work consistently involves large-scale international collaborations across Europe and Ethiopia, addressing systemic challenges in pharmaceutical care through mixed-methods designs and registry-based studies. As principal investigator on major funded projects extending to 2028—including antimicrobial resistance initiatives in Ethiopia and pregnancy medication safety studies—she directs substantial research grants. Her leadership in interdisciplinary consortia drives innovation in medication optimization, though specific doctoral advisees are not documented in the provided materials. Current projects demonstrate strong translational focus with direct clinical implementation pathways. Embedded within multiple Leuven research institutes, she fosters cross-disciplinary collaborations through the BELpREG consortium and antimicrobial stewardship networks. Her work actively involves partnerships with Ethiopian tertiary hospitals, European pregnancy registries, and Belgian nursing home networks to develop and implement evidence-based pharmaceutical care models.

• Pharmaceutical Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient-Centered Care
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Luc Deliens is a Professor of Palliative Care Research at VUB University and Ghent University in Belgium, and Founding Director of the End-of-Life Care Research Group since 2000. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Australia. His work focuses on integrating palliative care, public health approaches to end-of-life care, and medical assistance in dying. He has supervised over 60 PhD students and published extensively (over 600 papers), receiving multiple awards including the 2023 Best Abstract Award and the 2002 Prijs van Cultureel Steunfonds VUB vzw. Key projects include the EXIST-COPD initiative (2025), advancing patient-centered care pathways for cancer patients (MyPath project), and EU-funded studies on palliative care models. His research spans euthanasia ethics, interprofessional care teams, and compassionate communities in end-of-life contexts.

• Palliative Care
• Public Health
• Medical Ethics
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Dirk Devroey is a faculty professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel , specializing in General Practice and Chronic Care. He leads the Brussels Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Migration and Minorities (PRIM) and serves as advisor to the Belgian Federal Government's Minister of Health (2015-2018). His work spans cardiovascular prevention, integrated care models, and cross-cultural healthcare research. Developed complex interventions for advance care planning in general practice Investigated medication adherence in Vietnamese hypertension patients Conducted policy-driven cervical cancer screening trials With an h-index of 19 (Scopus), he received the Marcel Vastesaeger Award (2003) and has supervised multiple Master's theses. His recent research focuses on COPD biomarkers, burnout prevention in medical education, and scaling integrated care across European contexts through projects like SCIROCCO.

• Cardiovascular Prevention
• Chronic Care in Family Medicine
• Integrated Care
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Stefaan Six is a Guest Professor at Katholieke Hogeschool VIVES and holds a PhD in Public Health (University of Liège) and Social Health Sciences (Vrije Universiteit Brussel). His research focuses on palliative care, pain assessment during sedation, cultural diversity in healthcare, and psychosocial aspects of care. He has published extensively on topics like palliative sedation validity, diabetes care challenges, and neurophysiological monitoring in terminal care. Education: Public Health PhD, University of Liège (2020) Social Health Sciences PhD, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2020) Master in Anthropology, Ghent University (2000) Psychology Diploma, Ghent University (1997) Research Interests: Assessment of pain/discomfort during palliative sedation Cultural sensitivity in healthcare practices Qualitative methodologies for sensitive research Psychosocial support in terminal and chronic illnesses Recent Articles Highlight Key Themes: Neurophysiological monitoring for sedation accuracy Cultural challenges in diabetes management Aggression management in mental healthcare Cross-cultural palliative care approaches Scientific Awards: 2021 Fellowship for contributions to palliative sedation transparency research Grants & Supervision: Supervised multiple projects on palliative care innovation and terror attack mental health impacts Active in editorial roles (e.g., PLoS ONE) Labs/Teams: Member of interdisciplinary palliative care research networks Collaborates with institutions on global health equity initiatives

• Palliative care
• Pain assessment during sedation
• Qualitative research methods
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Dr. Hakki Demirkapu (born 1984) is a General Practitioner and academic tutor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Department of Family Medicine and Chronic Care. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences (2025), with complementary training in Academic English and educational pedagogy. Medical degree (2010) and Master-after-Master in Family Medicine (2012) from VUB Founder of Medisina Medical & Dental Clinic (2013) Active in WONCA, ENIEC, and Advance Care Planning International advisory boards Research Focus: Cultural dimensions of advance care planning for Turkish/Moroccan diaspora in Belgium, combining qualitative methodologies (Grounded Theory, focus groups) with medical anthropology. Special interests include: Person-centred care for ethnic minorities Palliative care cultural adaptation Religious value integration in treatment Migration health policy development Academic Contributions: 12+ peer-reviewed publications, 19 h-index, with recent work featured in Palliative Medicine and European Journal of General Practice . Key trends show 75% of publications (2021-2024) center on multicultural end-of-life care. Scientific Recognition: Heart and Soul Prize (2014) for quality-of-life commitment 2013 award for culturally adapted diabetes education impact As Internship Coordinator (2018-2019) and Practical Trainer (2017-2018), he bridges clinical practice with academic training. Current roles include chairing the Lucerna Schools Founding Authority and advising Belgium's cross-ministerial health committee.

• Ethnic minorities
• Advance care planning
• Qualitative study
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Anna Vandenhoeck (born 1964) is an Assistant Professor at the Academic Centre for Practical Theology , KU Leuven , focusing on Pastoral Care and Diakonia . She leads the Research Unit Pastoral and Empirical Theology and coordinates the European Network for HealthCare Chaplains (ENHCC) (2010-2016). Education: PhD in Theology (KU Leuven, 2007) Her research explores spiritual care in geriatric patients , healthcare chaplaincy , and diaconal theology . Key findings include the positive impact of chaplaincy visits on hope , inner peace , and existential anxiety reduction. She co-authored books on dementia and supervision , and co-edited works on prophetic pastoral care . Her publications span spiritual needs , interprofessional collaboration , and mental health chaplaincy . She advocates for evidence-based spiritual care and inclusive practices in European healthcare and African communities . Students under her guidance include: Lindsy Desmet (2019, Spiritual Needs in Geriatric Care) Eva Buelens (2017, Chaplaincy Processes) Collins Nwafor (2022, Suicide Prevention in Nigeria) Srinivasa Rao Tulimelli (2020, South Sudan IDP Camps) She contributes to policy discussions on chaplaincy professionalism , digital documentation , and synodal church reform , emphasizing patient perspectives and spiritual fitness in military care .

• Pastoral Care
• Practical Theology
• Spiritual Care
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Lieve Van den Block is Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and founding chair of the Ageing and Palliative Care Research Program within the End-of-Life Care Research Group, which she co-chairs with Prof. Joachim Cohen. Her dual affiliation spans VUB and Ghent University in Belgium, where she leads national and international initiatives focused on palliative care systems for aging populations. Her educational foundation includes a Master in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Medical Social Sciences. These qualifications underpin her 20+ years of expertise in developing evidence-based interventions for serious illness care. Her research pioneers integrative approaches at the intersection of palliative care, geriatrics, and public health. Key themes include advance care planning for dementia patients, compassionate community models, and policy frameworks for residential aged care. She employs mixed-methods designs spanning epidemiological studies, Delphi consensus processes, and digital health innovation. Recent publications reveal accelerating trends in technology-enabled care solutions and cross-border policy harmonization. Her team's work increasingly addresses environmental determinants of end-of-life experiences through interdisciplinary 'Compassionate Communities' frameworks, reflecting Europe's evolving long-term care landscape. Scientific recognition includes: Collen-Francqui Research Professor Chair (2020) EAPC Early Researcher Award (2014) Excellent PhD Supervision Award (2018) Léon Favyts and Hugo Van den Enden Award (2018) 2nd place Passion for Palliative Care (2018) She mentors doctoral candidates through VUB's graduate programs while securing competitive funding from the European Commission (including Horizon Europe coordination), national research councils, and health charities. Current projects like EU NAVIGATE demonstrate her leadership in translating evidence into practice across 28 European countries. Her End-of-Life Care Research Group operates as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating psychologists, clinicians, and policymakers within VUB's Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. The Aging and Palliative Care Reference Group she chairs at the European Association for Palliative Care extends this influence continent-wide.

• Palliative Care
• End-of-Life Care
• Aging
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Prof. Dr. Karen Geboes is Head of Clinic in the Department of Gastroenterology at Ghent University Hospital and an affiliate member of Ghent University. She serves as coordinator of 'Kankercentrum UZ Gent' alongside Prof. Dr. Gwen Sys. Her clinical focus includes treating gastrointestinal tumors and managing hereditary cancer syndromes. She holds an MD and PhD from KU Leuven, with specialized training in digestive oncology from Nantes, France. Her research emphasizes early integration of palliative care in oncology, demonstrated through her role in designing Belgium's first RCT on systematic palliative care integration (IPAC project). Research interests center on: Multidisciplinary digestive oncology care pathways Palliative care interventions for chemotherapy-induced symptoms Hereditary cancer syndrome management Quality-of-life metrics in gastrointestinal cancers Digital health applications in cancer care coordination Her recent publications demonstrate strong focus on surgical oncology outcomes, palliative care integration, and diagnostic imaging challenges, with particular emphasis on pancreatic and colorectal cancers. Leads clinical teams at the Gastrointestinal Oncology Unit and collaborates extensively within the multidisciplinary Cancer Center UZ Gent. Contributes to European research consortia including the DIAdIC trial on digital health interventions.

• Digestive Oncology
• Palliative Care
• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
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Luna Gauchez is a doctoral researcher at the Free University of Brussels (VUB), affiliated with the Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy and the End-of-Life Care Research Group. She holds a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (2024) and is funded by Kom op tegen Kanker (Stand Up to Cancer Netherlands) to investigate the integration of physiotherapy in palliative oncology care. Education Master’s in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, specializing in Internal Disorders (2024), Free University of Brussels Her research interests include enhancing physiotherapy’s role in palliative care, patient-reported outcome measures, and healthcare outcome assessment. She has published two systematic reviews in 2024 analyzing physiotherapy modalities for oncology patients, focusing on quality of life, muscle strength, and unexpected hospitalizations. Scientific recognition includes receiving the Emmanuel van der Schueren startersbeurs in 2025. She actively organizes academic events, presents at conferences, and serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Palliative Medicine . Her collaborations span multiple institutions, including the Rehabilitation Research Group (RERE) and End-of-Life Care Research Group at VUB.

• Physiotherapy
• Palliative Care
• Oncology
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Marc Noppen serves as Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's School of Public Health, specializing in hospital management and clinical sciences with particular expertise in thoracic conditions. His research integrates artificial intelligence applications with traditional clinical approaches to address complex healthcare system challenges in Belgium and internationally. His research interests span hospital management systems, public health policy development, and clinical pulmonary medicine with specific focus on pneumothorax treatments and thoracic surgical innovations. Noppen's work bridges clinical practice with healthcare administration, examining how technological advancements can optimize hospital operations while maintaining high-quality patient care standards. Recent publications demonstrate evolving research trajectories from traditional thoracic surgery topics toward contemporary challenges including pandemic response systems, AI implementation in clinical settings, and future healthcare modeling. His 2020-2022 work particularly addresses post-COVID recovery mechanisms, home healthcare innovations, and end-of-life care protocols within Belgian university hospitals. Noppen actively mentors doctoral and master's students, supervising thesis work on topics ranging from air pollution health impacts to clinical surgical techniques. His advisory role extends to doctoral juries and master's thesis defenses, contributing to the development of next-generation healthcare professionals. Professional activities include regular participation in healthcare policy discussions, media engagements with major Belgian outlets like Knack and Roularta, and leadership roles in conferences addressing critical healthcare challenges including talent management in medical fields and circular economy applications in hospital settings.

• Hospital Management
• Public Health Systems
• Pulmonology
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Reyniers Thijs is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITG) in Antwerp, Belgium, specializing in HIV and Sexual Health research within the HIV and Sexual Health Research Group. His work focuses on the implementation of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and sexual health interventions for key populations including men who have sex with men, female sex workers, and transgender individuals. Thijs holds dual PhDs from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Social Health Sciences) and Ghent University (Health Sciences), both completed in 2015. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Sociology with a major in Sociology of Health from Ghent University (2009) and a subsequent Teacher Program from the same institution. His research interests span HIV prevention strategies, sexual health behaviors, implementation science, and mixed-methods approaches to public health research. He has particular expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, applying these to understand the behavioral aspects of HIV prevention interventions across diverse populations and settings. Analysis of his most recent publications reveals a strong focus on PrEP implementation across different contexts, with particular attention to injectable formulations and the experiences of key populations. His work bridges global health perspectives, connecting research in Belgium with West Africa, especially regarding HIV prevention among men who have sex with men and female sex workers. As a supervisor, Thijs mentors PhD students working on projects related to PrEP implementation and sexual health. His research is supported by multiple funding sources including the Research Fund - Flanders, Flemish Government departments, and international research foundations. He coordinates the be-prep-ared study and leads several active research projects including the investigation of injectable PrEP feasibility in Flanders and the Mixed Method Approach (MMA InjPrEP) studying behavioral aspects of PrEP use among West-African MSM.

• HIV Prevention
• Sexual Health
• Public Health
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Romy Van Rickstal is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Public Health and Primary Care. She works within the End-of-Life Care Research Group and Family Medicine and Chronic Care department, focusing on dementia care and advance care planning. Her research interests center on end-of-life care in dementia, with specific expertise in young-onset dementia cases and their family caregivers. Dr. Van Rickstal conducts qualitative research examining perspectives on advance care planning, developing a holistic, flexible, and relational approach to care. Her work bridges clinical psychology, palliative medicine, and geriatric care, with particular attention to ethical considerations around euthanasia and decision-making capacity in dementia patients. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in dementia research, with multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals such as Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience , Patient Education and Counseling , and Palliative Medicine . Her research shows consistent focus on understanding patient, caregiver, and physician perspectives to improve care pathways. Léon Favyts and Hugo Van den Enden Award (2018) Fellowship of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for Advance Care Planning in Young-Onset Dementia (2019-2023) Dr. Van Rickstal actively contributes to the field through numerous conference presentations at major international events including the Alzheimer Europe Conference and Alzheimer's Disease International Conference. She participates in significant research projects including FWOSB51 (Advance Care Planning with people with dementia) and ANI336 (CARE ECO BELGIUM pilot testing). Her work has substantial real-world impact, particularly in developing communication strategies for healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic and creating skills training for physicians in dementia care. As a member of the End-of-Life Care Research Group, she collaborates with leading researchers including Prof. Lieve Van den Block and Dr. Aline De Vleminck, contributing to Belgium's national knowledge infrastructure for young-onset dementia care.

• End-of-life care
• Dementia research
• Advance care planning
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Steven Vanderstichelen is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Ghent University, specializing in palliative care and compassionate community development. He serves as Research Coordinator of the Compassionate Communities Centre of Expertise at VUB and holds affiliations with the End-of-Life Care Research Group and Family Medicine and Chronic Care department. His educational background includes a Master's in Sociology (Ghent University, 2014) and PhD in Social Health Sciences (2019). Current appointments include FWO Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Steering Group Member of multiple international initiatives including the EAPC Task Force on Volunteering and Public Health Palliative Care International Council. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Primary Institution) Ghent University (Secondary Affiliation) End-of-Life Care Research Group (Core Research Unit) Compassionate Communities Centre of Expertise (Research Coordinator) EAPC Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care (Steering Member) Vanderstichelen's research focuses on developing and evaluating compassionate community models across various settings including neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. His pioneering work on Death Literacy has established new frameworks for measuring community capacity in end-of-life support. Current projects include EU-CoWork (Horizon Europe), Death Literacy causal mechanisms research, and the Thoughtful Visitors homecare initiative. His publication record shows strong recent output with 30+ research items since 2018, demonstrating expertise in mixed-methods approaches combining population surveys with qualitative community engagement. The 2025 articles reveal an expanding focus on older adult mental health and self-harm prevention alongside core palliative care work. Best Abstract Award at 16th World Congress of European Association for Palliative Care (2019) Multiple Best Abstract Awards (2019-2023) FWO Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship Leadership in International Death Literacy Network As scientific coordinator of VUB's Interdisciplinary Research Program IRP16, he directs collaborative work across 8 research groups from 4 faculties. His grant portfolio includes Kom op Tegen Kanker funding and Horizon Europe projects totaling over €2M. He supervises junior researchers including Tom Van Ransbeeck and serves as co-PI on multiple international collaborations. Current laboratory work focuses on Death Literacy measurement and compassionate workplace development through the EU-CoWork project.

• Palliative Care
• Compassionate Communities
• Death Literacy
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Peter Hudson is a Visiting Professor at The University of Melbourne and an unpaid guest professor affiliated with the End-of-Life Care Research Group and Family Medicine & Chronic Care at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. He serves as Director of the Centre for Palliative Care at St Vincent’s Hospital, Australia, and chairs the European Association for Palliative Care’s family caregiver research reference group. His 25+ years of experience in palliative care span practice, education, and research. RN, BN (Hons), PhD Former Vice-President of Palliative Care Australia United States Fulbright Scholar Research Interests: Focuses on family caregiver support in palliative care, e-Health interventions for advanced cancer patients, and bereavement care. His recent work emphasizes web-based psychoeducational programs and international randomized controlled trials (DIAdIC). Scientific Awards: United States Fulbright Scholarship Articles (Trends): 2025 publications highlight e-Health solutions for caregiver preparedness, digital competence impacts in clinical trials, and qualitative insights on couples facing terminal illness. These studies employ mixed methods across Australia, Belgium, and international settings.

• Palliative Care
• Family Caregiver Research
• Cancer Support
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