RBSLM at the Heart of International Laboratory Medicine.
The RBSLM is proud to play an active role on the international stage of laboratory medicine.
Our members are directly involved in key working groups within the IFCC and EFLM, helping shape the future of clinical laboratory science through collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise.
Beyond these strategic partnerships, RBSLM experts also contribute to numerous other international initiatives—driving progress, promoting harmonization, and championing best practices in laboratory diagnostics.
This global engagement reflects our firm commitment to excellence and positions Belgian laboratory medicine at the forefront of scientific advancement.
Professor
Damien Gruson
Continuing Belgium’s strong engagement within EFLM, Professor Damien Gruson has been elected by acclamation as EFLM President Elect for the 2026-2027 term
Professor
Etienne Cavalier
Professor Etienne Cavalier has been appointed as Chair of the EFLM Committee "Chronic Kidney Disease"
Professor
Michel Langlois
Professor Michel Langlois has been appointed as a Full Member of the new EFLM Working Group on «Vascular Risk Biomarkers» (WG-VRB).
Doctor
Julien Favresse
Doctor Julien Favresse has been appointed as a Corresponding Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Biological Variation » (WG-BV).
Professor
Pieter Vermeersch
Professor Pieter Vermeersch has been appointed as a Corresponding Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Preanalytical Phase » (WG-PA)
Professor
Aurélie Ladang
Professor Aurélie Ladang has been appointed as a Full Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Biomarkers of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury » (WG-BTBI)
Doctor
Sander De Bruyne
Doctor Sander De Bruyne has been appointed as a Young Scientist-Full Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Artificial Intelligence » (WG-AI)
Professor
Glynis Frans
Professor Glynis Frans has been appointed as a Full Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Artificial Intelligence » (WG-AI)
Professor
Emilie Catry
Professor Emilie Catry has been appointed as an Executive Committee Member of the EFLM Division "Science: Valued-Based Laboratory Medicine"
Professor
Ann Verdonck
Professor Ann Verdonck has been appointed as a Full Member of the EFLM Committee "Exchange of Laboratory Data" (C-ExLD)
Mrs.
Laura Vranken
Mrs. Laura Vranken has been appointed as Corresponding Member of the EFLM Committee "Exchange of Laboratory Data" (C-ExLD)
Members of the RBSLM are also involved in several other working groups, contributing to innovation and best practices in laboratory medicine.