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Jurgen Vercauteren
Department of Chronic and Metabolic Diseases, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Jurgen Vercauteren is a professor at KU Leuven and the program manager of EDENT1FI, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to early type 1 diabetes (T1D) detection across Europe. With nearly a decade of personal experience living with T1D, Jurgen is deeply committed to advancing prevention, early diagnosis, and awareness of the disease. As a strong believer in the power of early detection, he has had his three children screened for T1D, reinforcing his personal and professional dedication to the cause. His work with EDENT1FI focuses on creating a unified screening platform, refining biomarker-based detection methods, and designing personalized monitoring and follow-up strategies. The initiative also addresses psychological and socioeconomic impacts, develops innovative trial designs for disease-modifying therapies, and collaborates with key stakeholders including patients, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to integrate early T1D detection into healthcare systems across Europe. Alongside his leadership in EDENT1FI, Jurgen teaches biostatistics at KU Leuven and conducts research on public health challenges, aiming to shape the future of diabetes care.