Ilse Sienaert

Ilse Sienaert is an accomplished Investment Manager specializing in Spin-off and Innovation at KU Leuven Research and Development - LRD since September 2011, with a focus on life sciences, medical technology, and health tech-oriented ventures. Sienaert possesses extensive expertise in business development, venture capital financing, and deal making for technology start-ups and actively serves on several boards, including positions as Chair of the Board of Directors for ArtiQ and Aspect Analytics NV, and as a board member for various companies such as ViroVet, VIPUN Medical, and ADx NeuroSciences. Sienaert's academic credentials include a PhD in Applied Biological Sciences from KU Leuven and degrees in Crop Protection & Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.