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.

Etienne Cavalier

Professor
Etienne Cavalier

Professor Etienne Cavalier has been awarded on behalf of the RBSLM for the 2024 IFCC Distinguished Award of Laboratory Medicine and Patient Care.

Michel Langlois

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).

Julien Favresse

Doctor
Julien Favresse

Doctor Julien Favresse has been appointed as a Corresponding Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Biological Variation » (WG-BV).

Pieter Vermeersch

Professor
Pieter Vermeersch

Professor Pieter Vermeersch has been appointed as a Corresponding Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Preanalytical Phase » (WG-PA)

Damien Gruson

Professor
Damien Gruson

Professor Damien Gruson has been appointed as Chair of the IFCC Emerging Technologies Division (ETD)

Aurélie Ladang

Doctor
Aurélie Ladang

Doctor Aurélie Ladang has been appointed as a Full Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Biomarkers of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury » (WG-BTBI)

Sander De Bruyne

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)

Glynis Frans

Doctor
Glynis Frans

Doctor Glynis Frans has been appointed as a Full Member of the EFLM Working Group on « Artificial Intelligence » (WG-AI)

Members of the RBSLM are also involved in several other working groups, contributing to innovation and best practices in laboratory medicine.