Partner
Sara Vandenwijngaert
Chief Scientific Director Qbic II & III, Qbic Fund
- Firm
- Qbic Fund
- Title
- Chief Scientific Director Qbic II & III
- Role
- Executive
Record updated 18 September 2026
About
Sara Vandenwijngaert, PhD, has a background in life sciences and a passion for the valorization of innovative science. She obtained a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine and for many years conducted or led biomedical research, both at the University of Leuven and Harvard Medical School. Afterwards, she managed the clinical science at the One Brave Idea initiative in Boston, a research enterprise funded by Verily, AstraZeneca and the American heart Association. Upon her return to Belgium, Sara managed a group in charge of clinical trials prior to joining the Qbic team. Her goal remains to translate great science into application and she strongly believes that the eco-system that Qbic helps shape enables big strides forward. Sara holds a MSc and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Leuven.
Background
- Education
- Sara holds a MSc and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Leuven.Source (opens in a new tab)
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