Karolien B.

Karolien B. is a seasoned veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal welfare and veterinary inspection. Currently serving as a Veterinary Inspector at FAVV since October 2020, Karolien previously worked for the Vlaamse overheid as a Veterinarian specializing in Animal Welfare from September 2014 to September 2020. Prior roles include serving as an Expert in chemical contaminants, radioactivity, flavors, and novel food at FAVV-AFSCA and conducting research on a recombinant vaccine against Chlamydia Psittaci in poultry as a Veterinarian and PhD student at Ghent University. Karolien's early career included roles as a claims handler at AIG and a veterinarian at DAPMerckx. Academic qualifications include a Master in Veterinary Medicine from Ghent University and a master's degree in biology from KU Leuven.