Dr Alexander Engels

Alexander-ENGELSKUL Clinical Research Associate

Alexander Engels obtained his Medical Degree in 2012 at the University of LMU Munich, Germany. In 2014 he started a PhD in the Department of Development and Regeneration at the KU Leuven. His research and clinical work focusses on fetoscopic surgery and the prevention of preterm premature rupture of fetal membranes.

GIFT-Surg focus

Alexander joined the project recently and is a clinical research fellow of Prof Jan Deprest. He is involved in clinical applications and investigations in surgical models.

PlacentaXRay
Images of the placenta which have had a dye applied to better highlight the veins and arteries of monochronionic twins (twins whom share the same placenta and circulatory system) to identify anastomosis for research and training purposes.

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