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André van Steirteghem

André van Steirteghem is an emeritus professor of reproductive medicine at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), one of Flanders’ five universities.

André van Steirteghem

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Emeritus professor
Pleinlaan 2
1050 Brussels
Belgium

Together with renowned fertility expert Paul Devroey, he invented a technique (ICSI) to overcome male infertility. Today, more than half of all fertility treatments worldwide are performed using this technique.

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Flanders’ life sciences industry: the perfect combo of biotech, medtech, pharma and healthcare

Defining Flanders’ life sciences industry as diverse is an understatement. From young start-ups to established local firms and multinationals: the entire value chain – from research and discovery to development and commercialization – is represented in Belgium’s northern region. Thanks to fertile cross-pollination between biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, Flanders offers a unique life sciences ecosystem that is underpinned by a robust financing landscape and a supportive government. Will your company claim its place in this dynamic hub?