Plenary- IGAP and child neurology

Thursday, May 9th: 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM

Prof Anna Jansen is a paediatric neurologist at Antwerp University Hospital. Her clinical work focuses on rare neurogenetic disorders including tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and brain malformations.
Her clinical work is complemented by teaching in paediatric neurology and preventive medicine. She is involved in translational research on the genetics of brain development and in multi-stakeholder participatory research that focuses on empowering families living TSC.

Prof Jansen is affiliated to the Translational Neurosciences Research Group at the University of Antwerp and to the Neurogenetics and Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Groups at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Her work is supported by a Senior Clinical Investigator Fellowship from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). She heads the Advocacy and Collaboration Committee of the European Paediatric Neurology Society with a focus on facilitating the implementation of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders.