Gerlant Van Berlaer
About Gerlant Van Berlaer
Gerlant Van Berlaer is a pediatrician and emergency physician with extensive experience in pediatric intensive care and disaster medicine. He currently serves as a gastprofessor at Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel and holds various leadership roles in healthcare and local politics.
Work at Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel
Gerlant Van Berlaer has served as a gastprofessor in pediatrie at Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel since 2004. In this role, he contributes to the education of future healthcare professionals, focusing on pediatric care. His long tenure reflects a commitment to academic excellence and the training of students in the field of pediatrics.
Current Role at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
Since 2004, Gerlant Van Berlaer has worked as a Pediatrician - Emergency Physician / Intensivist at Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel. He is part of the Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, where he provides critical care to pediatric patients. His extensive experience in emergency medicine supports his role in managing complex medical situations.
Education and Expertise
Gerlant Van Berlaer has an extensive educational background in medicine. He studied at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, earning a Master's degree in Medicine from 1985 to 2002. He further specialized in Pediatric Intensive Care at Universiteit Maastricht from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in Médecine de Catastrophe from Université libre de Bruxelles in 2007 and a Master in Disaster Medicine from Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale 'Amedeo Avogadro' in 2012.
Political Involvement
Gerlant Van Berlaer has been active in local politics since 2013, serving as gemeenteraadslid en fractieleider for sp.a. His role indicates a commitment to community service and local governance. He also holds the position of secretary for sp.a Grimbergen, which reflects his involvement in political activities at the local level.
Cultural and Community Engagement
Gerlant Van Berlaer has participated in cultural events, notably as a multiple-time winner at the Vrijzinnig Zangfeest van Vlaanderen. He also leads GroenPro Grimbergen as chairman, demonstrating his engagement in environmental initiatives. Additionally, he chairs the youth working group of the Flemish Association of Pediatrics, highlighting his leadership in pediatric healthcare initiatives.