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Lynn Bar-On - TAS Paediatrics (100% - 1B3)
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Although I have been a part of the department for a while, I very rudely never made this formal introduction! So hopefully better late than never: I am Lynn Bar-On, born in the UK, raised in Israel, Hong-Kong, and Botswana. With the Netherlands back in the days being known for its excellence in physiotherapy, I travelled to Groningen at the age of 18 to join the International Physiotherapy Program at the Hanzehogeschool, with - funny enough - the intention to continue to animal physiotherapy. It was during a bachelor internship at Alyn Children’s Hospital in Jerusalem that I fell in love with paediatrics and decided to abandon the idea of working with furry four legged creatures.
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After graduation, I worked as a physiotherapist in The Netherlands, Israel and India before obtaining a MSc in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy with a specialization in pediatrics and a PhD in biomedical sciences at the KU Leuven. During my PhD (2010-2014) with prof. Kaat Desloovere, I validated a tool combining biomechanical and electrophysiological signals to enable detailed quantification of joint hyper-resistance in children with cerebral palsy. In my post-doctoral projects at the KU Leuven and at Amsterdam University Medical Centres, I further explored the underlying muscular changes contributing to joint hyper-resistance and the (non-)effects of commonly applied treatments. The techniques I used include dynamic musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging, electromyography and 3D gait analysis.
On a personal side, I am fond of gardening, acrobatic yoga and horses. When I can, I go out running and have loved the past few weeks of getting myself lost in the streets of Ghent. My biggest fans are my husband (Chris, Dutch and working in IT) and of my 3,5 year old daughter, Yael.
Ik spreek wel Nederlands, maar schrijf persoonlijke proza liefst in mijn Engelse moedertaal.
I am excited to start a tenure track at the department although my task to fill in prof. Hilde van Waelvelde’s enormous shoes is near enough impossible. While my specialisation lies in the movement disorders of children with cerebral palsy, I look forward to applying my methodological skills to other neurodevelopmental pathologies. I hope I manage to push my way into Ghent University Hospital’s Smart Space and assist in the development of motivational and individualized methods to train strength and motor control in children. By improving our fundamental understanding of the interaction between different systems, I believe that we, as clinical researchers, can make a lasting impact on children with developmental disabilities and their families.
Voel je vrij om me uit te nodigen voor een lunchwandeling om hierover te babbelen, om me je favoriete plekjes in Gent te laten weten en de verhalen de vakgroep te verklappen. Bedankt alvast Amy voor de leuke introductiemiddag en foto!
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Charlotte De Bruyn - Academic assistant (50% - 1B3)
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Hi, my name is Charlotte De Bruyn, born, raised and graduated in Ghent. After my studies rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy I got the opportunity to start working in the children’s rehabilitation centre of Ghent University Hospital. There I got to know the GRAIL and my curiosity was triggered immediately. Besides that I also teach summer camps for children with DCD. A PhD, under the supervision of prof. Lynn Bar-On, combining both the GRAIL and children with DCD, seemed meant to be for me. I will combine this PhD trajectory with my work as physiotherapist in the rehabilitation centre and a private practice.
Outside work I love all kinds of trips: walks in the woods, museums, city trips, picnics,…
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Gwenny Degroote - ATS Team Intership / fill-in Davina Baeyens (80% - 2B3)
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Hello everyone, I’m Gwenny Degroote and from mid-April I will support your team as internships coordinator. I was born and raised in Bruges and after my university studies biotechnology and afterwards biomedical and clinical engineering I stayed in Ghent. My professional career includes a few temporary jobs as well as more than twenty years at Becton Dickinson, fifteen years in quality control and five years in the legal department.
I live in Nevele, south to Ghent, with my husband Franky and our two kids, Jolien (20) and Jasper (18). In my leisure time I can relax while gardening and can get creative in flower arranging. Occasionally I go jogging with my friends to catch up. Since February I’m also volunteering in the vaccination centre in Deinze.
I look forward to go back to the university where it all started for me, in an environment where “Dare to Think” is the central idea.
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Ewoud Jacobs - PhD Scholarship (100% - 3B3)
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My name is Ewoud Jacobs, graduated as physiotherapist at Ghent University in June 2020. I grew up between the fangos, physiotherapy devices, KT tape and thera bands, so the choice to study physiotherapy was quite obvious. After my graduation I immediately started working in our physiotherapy practice at home and as physiotherapist for rugby squad Hamme.
Besides work my leisure time includes sports; running, mini football, squash and cycling top the list. The annual ski break in all aspects isn’t a known unknown to me either… I like to travel, you can please me with a good book and I enjoy spending time in my bubble with friends. I look forward to start my research under the supervision of prof. Erik Witvrouw and to be part of this department!
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Carmel Steverlynck - AAS ad interim / fill-in Robby De Pauw (50% - 3B3)
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Hello, I’m Carmel. In 2020 I graduated as MSc in rehabilitation sciences and physiotherapy. Besides my interest in physiotherapy, I’m passionate about the sea, travelling, sports, music and I like to hang out with friends. After wandering around I’m back at Ghent University in April. I will assist in current research projects as part-time researcher. What the specific content will be, is still a surprise to me, however I’m very looking forward to it!
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