Christine Van Broeckhoven
Christine Van Broeckhoven | |
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| Born | April 9, 1953 Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | Molecular biologist, professor |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Known for | Research on Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, neurodegenerative brain conditions |
| Notable work | Molecular genetics research group at University of Antwerp; Director of Molecular Genetics Department at Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB) |
Christine Van Broeckhoven (born 9 April 1953) is a distinguished Belgian expert in molecular biology and serves as a professor specializing in Molecular Genetics at the University of Antwerp located in Antwerp, Belgium. She directs the Molecular Genetics Department at the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB). Her scientific investigations primarily address Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, and various other neurological disorders. Since 1983, she has been at the helm of a molecular genetics research group at the University of Antwerp, with a dedicated focus on neurodegenerative brain conditions beginning in 2005. Additionally, she holds the position of associate editor for the journal Genes, Brain and Behavior.
Honors
Van Broeckhoven's outstanding achievements in science have earned her numerous distinguished awards. She was awarded the Belgian Quinquennial Prize by the National Science Foundation and, in 1993, was a co-recipient of the American Potamkin Prize for her research on amyloid precursor protein (APP) associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In 2005, she was granted the Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord, followed by the prestigious 2006 L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science recognizing her genetic studies related to Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative illnesses. Her accolades also include the 2011 European Inventor Award in the research category and the 2012 Metlife Foundation Award for Medical Research in Alzheimer's Disease.
Involvement in politics
Christine Van Broeckhoven entered politics on 19 March 2007 as a candidate representing the center-left social-democratic party Socialist Party – Differently during the 2007 Belgian federal elections. She led the electoral list for Antwerp province in the Belgian Chamber of People's Representatives. Successfully elected on 10 June 2007, she served as a member of the Chamber until stepping down after the 2010 Belgian general election to recommit to her scientific endeavors.
See also
External links
- Christine Van Broeckhoven
- Molecular Genetics Department (University of Antwerp)