I am motivated to contribute to translation of scientific evidence into clear key messages, which may be implemented to improve patient outcomes.
Career highlights
In 2021, Laurence obtained her master’s in biomedical sciences from KU Leuven, majoring in clinical biomedical sciences. Afterwards, she started a PhD investigating the potential role of the gut-muscle axis in development of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function. After completing her PhD in May 2026, she contributed to a short postdoctoral project at the lab of molecular bacteriology at the Rega Institute. Here, she was responsible for conduct of data analysis to report on quality and completeness of a longitudinal dietary dataset.
Expertise
- Project management
- (Scientific) data analysis, critical interpretation of results and translation to key messages.
- Conduct of systematic reviews and meta-analyses for research gap identification and evidence-driven recommendations.
Personal interests
I like to spend my free time outdoors, preferably jogging (or hiking). Additionally, I enjoy trying out new recipes, reading a good book and going for a drink with family and friends.
