Tessa Avermaete

My key areas of interest and expertise are food and nutrition security, sustainable food systems, agriculture and sustainable diets. I strongly belief in the constructive dialogue with all stakeholders, an evidence-based approach for food and farming policies, and charismatic leadership as pillars for building a more sustainable food system. As EU project manager at the Sustainable Food Economies Research Group (KU Leuven), I can contribute to shaping these pillars.
I am also a passionate long distance runner and running coach.

Dr. ir. T. Avermaete
Positions:

• Project manager of EU projects: Newbie, COCOREADO and RUSTICA
• Chair of the Food and Farming Advisory Board – City of Leuven
• Member of the Voedseltop of the Flemish Government
• Author ‘Wat met ons Voedsel’ – published by LannooCampus
• Expert evaluator for the European Commission
• Member of the Advisory Board for Groene Kring and KLJ
• Business owner – Running Coach – www.sevensmiles.be 


Ilse Scroyen

Ilse Scroyen is a leading professional in cardiovascular sciences and nutrition and dietetics, with a fine track record at KU Leuven and UCLL. As a professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at KU Leuven, she shares her in-depth knowledge in the field of obesity, with a particular specialisation in adipose tissue development.

In addition to her academic involvement, Ilse plays a crucial role as program manager for nutrition and dietetics at UCLL, where she is committed to shaping sustainable curricula that are not only educationally valuable, but also aimed at promoting sustainability and prevention. Her commitment to the educational sector is further evidenced by her membership of the education committee of the Flemish Professional Association of Dietitians, where she uses her expertise to promote the standards and quality of dietetic education.

However, Ilse Scroyen goes even further than her academic and educational contributions. As co-chair of the prevention committee of 'Come on Against Cancer', she actively contributes to the fight against cancer, using her expertise to develop and implement effective prevention strategies. Her multi-faceted involvement in both education and healthcare reflects a deeply rooted commitment to promoting well-being, sustainability and health at both individual and societal levels. Ilse Scroyen is at the forefront of innovation and impact within her field, and her commitment to a healthier future is inspiring.



Prof. dr. I. Scroyen
Positions:

• Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at KU Leuven
• program manager  for nutrition and dietetics at UCLL
• Co-chair member of the prevention committee of 'Come on Against Cancer'


In cooperation with:
Erika Vanhauwaert (UCLL)

Initiator and promotor of the project:

In the capacity of voluntary scientific collaborator: prof. dr. mr. David Bamps


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