Lode Sabbe

Lode Sabbe is an accomplished professional in the field of occupational therapy and healthcare technology. Currently serving as the Healthcare Committee Co-chair at XR Valley since May 2022, Lode aims to promote the use of extended reality (XR) in healthcare for patients and professionals. Lode is also engaged in a research project at Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen focusing on the development of immersive assessments in occupational therapy and physical rehabilitation. In the role of Operational Manager for Smart Place Rehabilitation at UZ Gent since October 2018, Lode emphasizes the integration of new technologies in healthcare practices. Furthermore, Lode has held significant positions at University Hospital Ghent as Head of the Occupational Therapy Department since June 2002 and previously as a junior head and occupational therapist at UZ Ghent Rehabilitation. Educationally, Lode holds a Master's degree in Occupational Science from KU Leuven and a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Katholieke Hogeschool 'Sint-Lieven'. Additional academic pursuits include studies at ISPRM and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.