Bruna Piereck is a bioinformatics trainer at VIB and ELIXIR-BE training coordinator deputy. She obtained a Master and PhD degree in Molecular Genetics, with a focus on Bioinformatics from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, in 2019. During her PhD, she had the chance to collaborate with the university of Luxembourg and the McGill university in Quebec Canada for a short time. Ever since she has been involved with teaching and research and Since March 2022, she joined VIB with the mission of teaching and assist other trainers in a variety of topics.

Niels is a research data steward at VIB, where he oversees research data across various life science projects, handling all its aspects throughout the data's life cycle. Niels earned his PhD in Chemistry from Ghent University, specializing in the structural elucidation and mode of action of secondary metabolites. After his PhD, he was actively involved in teaching, delivering several university courses at the Bachelor and Master levels, and guiding thesis and PhD students as they navigate their first steps in academic research. Since April 2024, he is part of the Data Core at VIB.

René Custers is strongly involved with Biosafety, bio-ethical issues, and research integrity topics. Interested in contributing to the education of responsible scientists and to contribute to a science based, responsible development and sustainable use of products and services resulting from life sciences and modern biotechnology.

Dilza Campos is a project manager at VIB and Human Data Coordinator at Elixir-Belgium, where she manages VIB's participation in large genomic projects such as the Genomic Data Infrastructure and the Genome of Europe. She is a biologist with experience in human whole-genome sequencing analysis and in managing human data throughout the data lifecycle. 
 

Willeke de Haan has a PhD in biomedical sciences and is now working the KU Leuven research coordination office where she gives training and advise about research data management.

Matheus Lourenço is a science communication expert and trainer at VIB. A behaviour change specialist and Marie-Curie fellow with a joint PhD in Psychology from KU Leuven and Maastricht University, he pioneered innovative methodologies in tinnitus treatment and gathered accolades for his ability to make complex scientific approaches accessible to diverse audiences.

After completing his PhD, Matheus worked as a consultant to leading pharmaceutical companies, delivering strategic workshops worldwide. Now back in academia, he is committed to empowering researchers to communicate their work with clarity and impact, thereby strengthening the connection between science and society.