Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere

Stefanie Dedeurwaerdere is a seasoned professional in neuroscience and epilepsy research, currently serving as Senior Director of Global Pipeline Development Strategy at UCB since September 2016, where responsibilities include managing the global epilepsy pipeline and driving the delivery of innovative treatments. Prior roles at UCB include Senior Director, Head of Epilepsy Research, and Director Neuroscience TA, focusing on discovery strategy, team expansion, and collaborations with academic partners. Academic appointments include Gastprofessor at Universiteit Antwerpen and Honorary Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Stefanie's educational background features a PhD in Medicine, Neuroscience from Ghent University, complemented by an MBA from INSEAD. Previous experience includes positions at Janssen Pharmaceutica and ANSTO, alongside a solid foundation in neurobiology and preclinical imaging.