My name is Aron Vanhaeverbeke. I obtained my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Ghent University, specializing in Medical Genetics. I am currently a PhD student at the University of Antwerp.
My research focuses on improving the genetic diagnosis of rare diseases through the application of innovative sequencing technologies, including whole genome sequencing (WGS) and long-read sequencing (LRS). I investigate genetic variants that often remain undetected by current diagnostic approaches, with a particular focus on cardiogenetic and neurodevelopmental disorders. Through this work, we aim to provide more patients with a molecular diagnosis and further advance the clinical implementation of comprehensive genomic analysis.
The project is conducted under the supervision of Prof. Bart Loeys, Prof. Marije Meuwissen, and their research groups at the University of Antwerp.
