Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Our team specializes in patient tailored care for children with gastro-intestinal, nutritional or hepatological diseases. This in close collaboration with the Ghent University Hospital as well with other specialized centers in and out of Belgium.
Research Activities
The research within the pediatric gastroenterology department focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, cystic fibrosis, feeding problems, short bowel and transition from pediatric to adult care. In collaboration with the Hepatology Research Unit at Ghent University Hospital, the pathogenesis, risk factors and non-invasive diagnostic markers in pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is investigated.
Research Staff
- Prof. dr. Ruth De Bruyne: pediatric hepatology, pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, transition of care in rare liver disease, long-term outcome in pediatric liver transplantation, board member ERN Rare_Liver
- Prof. dr. Stephanie Van Biervliet: cystic fibrosis (nutritional status, liver disease, transition, …), pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, nutritional status and tube feeding
- Prof. dr. Saskia Vande Velde: functional gastro-intestinal disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal atresia, board member ERNiCA and VNZZ
- Prof. dr. Myriam Van Winckel: intestinal failure, pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, feeding problems