Sofie is a Master's graduate in Clinical Biomedical Sciences from Hasselt University. During her Master's education, she gained experience managing real-world data (RWD) at the University MS

Centre Hasselt-Pelt and acquired insights into the current challenges related to it.

Since September 2022 Sofie joined the research group of Prof. Liesbet M. Peeters, who is also to co-promotor of her PhD. Sofie's PhD project is focused on developing a prognostication tool to assist neurologists in determining the prognosis and appropriate treatment strategy for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Her project involves both qualitative and quantitative research methods to develop a dashboard that can be implemented in the clinic. Sofie is used to collaborating closely with clinicians/healthcare providers in a hospital environment. She is thus eager to be part of the bridge

between data scientists and the clinic within the research group's projects.