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Connecting Expertise Events

Objective

At Connecting Expertise Events, experts come together to share complementary knowledge on a interdisciplinary research topic. The focus is on providing tailored information and exchanging best practices on the latest technologies and existing 'know-how'. We believe connecting the right people in the most optimal way, stimulates collaboration and makes our research become more impactful.

For whom?

  • The event is open for all (post)doctoral researchers and ZAP-members from Ghent University, Ghent University Hospital and VIB-UGent departments.
  • Access is free.
  • If you are interested, sign up by means of the link underneath the event.

Program

Connecting Expertise Event on 'Health & Tech Connect 2026 - Accelerating Innovation in Health and Care Together'

  • Target audience: Clinicians of Gent University Hospital an all (post)doctoral researchers and ZAP-members from UGent, UZ Gent, VIB-UGent and imec-UGent and all researchers from the AUGent universities
  • Organisers: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FGE) and the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA)
  • When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 17:00-20:00
  • Where: Campus UZ Ghent – The Core – ground floor
  • Find out more about the event and sign up (tba)

Do you have plans to organize an event that could fit as 'Connecting Expertise Event'?

Please contact Charlotte Crokaerts so your event can be added to this list to get more visibility within the faculty!

Your connecting expertise event should meet the following conditions:

  • The aim of the event is to connect complementary experts to share knowledge on a specific interdisciplinary research topic.

    • The specific topic of the event must be related to faculty research, among others.

    • The expertise is shared via short pitches and networking opportunities, among others.
    • The event is (co-)organized by one or more members from the Faculty.
    • The event is open for all (post)doctoral researchers and ZAP-members from Ghent University, Ghent University Hospital and VIB-UGent departments.
    • The event is free.

    Past events

    • 28/10/2022 - Animals and oncology: research opportunities - Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG) & Cross-Health platform (XH)
    • 9-10/02/2023 - Intestinal host-microbiota interactions in health and disease - Ghent Gut Inflammation Group (GGIG)
    • 10/11/2023 -  Tackling healthcare challenges using smart systems - U(Z)Gent platform of gene, cell and tissue engineering (GATE), Cross-Health platform (XH), IOF business development centers Victoris, NB-Photonics, MedTeg and e-Poly
    • 08/10/2024 - Organoids and Organ-On-A-Chip - MedTech Ghent University
    • 06/11/2024 - Brain Cancer - Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG)
    • 04/02/2025 - Implementation Science - Cross-Health platform (XH)