Brecht Devleesschauwer

Brecht Devleesschauwer is the President of the Belgian Association of Public Health, where he connects public health researchers, students, professionals, and policymakers. He also serves as the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Archives of Public Health and as the Head of Service for Health Information at Sciensano. With a background in epidemiology and a focus on food safety and zoonoses, Brecht has held various research positions at different universities and institutes, including Ghent University and the World Health Organization. Additionally, he has a Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Sciences and Public Health and a Master's degree in Statistics and Biometrics. Brecht is dedicated to assessing and addressing the burden of foodborne diseases globally.