Governance
Our society is incorporated according to the title I of the Belgian Law of 27 June 1921 concerning non-profit organisations, international non-profit organisations and foundations.
Board The Board of Directors (BoD), appointed annually by the General Assembly, oversees the VPH’s general affairs and represents our society in all circumstances. Its primary responsibilities include defining the annual business plan, setting strategic priorities, and proposing specific actions to advance the VPH’s mission.
The Executive Director, appointed by the BoD, is responsible for managing the society’s daily operations and ensuring the effective implementation of the BoD’s directives.
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Liesbet Geris
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Université Liege – KU Leuven (Belgium)
The Board of Directors (BoD), appointed annually by the General Assembly, oversees the VPH’s general affairs and represents our society in all circumstances. Its primary responsibilities include defining the annual business plan, setting strategic priorities, and proposing specific actions to advance the VPH’s mission.
The Executive Director, appointed by the BoD, is responsible for managing the society’s daily operations and ensuring the effective implementation of the BoD’s directives.
Liesbet Geris
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Université Liege – KU Leuven (Belgium)
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Rossana Alessandrello
Agència de Qualitat i Avaluació Sanitàries de Catalunya – AQuAS (Spain)
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Claudio Capelli
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (United Kingdom)
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Alfons Hoekstra
University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)
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Ilse Jonkers
KU Leuven (Belgium)
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Damien Lacroix
University of Sheffield (United Kingdom)
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Maciej Malawski
Sano (Poland)
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Sabato Mellone
University of Bologna (Italy)
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Francesco Pappalardo
University of Catania (Italy) LinkedIn -
Leif Rune Hellevik
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (Norway)
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Merryn Tawhai
University of Auckland (New Zealand)
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Irene Vignon-Clementel
Inria (France)
Executive Committee The Executive Committee collaborates with the Board of Directors and the VPH team to implement the goal of our society. Each committee member is assigned a specific role and area of activity.
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Michèle Barbier
Inria (France)
Social science, ethics and patient outreach
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Pinaki Bhattacharya
University of Sheffield (United Kingdom)
Engagement with Societies
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Finneas Catling
Imperial College London (United Kingdom)
Engagement with Clinicians
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Shiny B Martis
(France)
Young Scientists activities
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Jérôme Noailly
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain)
Membership & Conference
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Bernard Staumont
University of Liège (Belgium)
Policy, regulation and engagement with Industry
The Executive Committee collaborates with the Board of Directors and the VPH team to implement the goal of our society. Each committee member is assigned a specific role and area of activity.
Michèle Barbier
Inria (France)
Social science, ethics and patient outreach
Pinaki Bhattacharya
University of Sheffield (United Kingdom)
Engagement with Societies
Finneas Catling
Imperial College London (United Kingdom)
Engagement with Clinicians
Shiny B Martis
(France)
Young Scientists activities
Jérôme Noailly
Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain)
Membership & Conference
Bernard Staumont
University of Liège (Belgium)
Policy, regulation and engagement with Industry
General Assembly
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of our society, composed of all voting members. It meets at least once a year to review and approve key items and topics, including the annual report, financial statements, strategic direction, and the appointment of the Board of Directors. The General Assembly provides a forum for our members to voice their perspectives and influence the society’s governance.
Governance documents
Statute | link
The Statute defines our mission, governance structure, and operating principles, providing the legal and organisational framework for all our activities.
Gender Equality Plan | link
The VPH Society is committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across all its activities, recognising these as essential to excellence in research and innovation.
