Kristien Cool

Since I was young, I have been fascinated by the brain. To deepen my understanding of how the brain works, I pursued my academic journey; I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Ghent University, where I also completed my Master’s with a major in Neurosciences. 

My time at Ghent University was enriching, particularly in fundamental research. I am now very excited to begin my PhD at the VUB as it offers a different perspective within the field of neurosciences, focusing on leading a clinical study. This marks a new direction from my previous learning experiences, allowing me to further explore the field of neurosciences. 

Over the next four years, I will focus on monitoring patients with Multiple Sclerosis to evaluate the potential therapeutic effect of transcranial direct current stimulation in slowing down the disease progression.