Sophie Lemmens

Sophie Lemmens is an experienced ophthalmologist currently practicing at UZ Leuven since February 2021, specializing in glaucomatous and other optic neuropathies. Prior to this role, Sophie served as an MD and Ophthalmology Resident while also being a PhD researcher at UZ Leuven and KU Leuven/VITO from August 2016 to February 2021. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy from KU Leuven (2018-2021), a Master of Specialist Medicine in Ophthalmology (2016-2021), a Doctor of Medicine (2012-2016), and a Bachelor of Medicine from Hasselt University (2009-2012). Additionally, Sophie's educational background features two Master of Science degrees from KU Leuven, one in Construction and Transportation Engineering (2006-2008) and one in Architecture Engineering (2001-2006). Professional experience also includes roles as Project Associate at KU Leuven and as Manager at BRAINS_IN_LINE, along with earlier experience as a Project Consultant.