Laura Cortada

I am a Senior Scientific Officer at VIB-IPBO and a Visiting Professor at Ghent University for the International MSc in Nematology. I have extensive experience working in Africa, where I worked with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (2016-2020), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (2012-2016) and Koppert Biological Systems Ltd (2011-2012). My current work involves conceptualising, developing, and implementing R4D activities, building effective partnerships and global networks to advance science and education in Africa and elsewhere. I am passionate about active learning and teamwork. As a women researcher and professor, I am committed to building more gender-inclusive and diverse research and academic institutions for all of us now and future generations.