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Expertise
Prof Dr Ellen Goossens graduated in Biomedical Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 2000. She is trained in male fertility preservation under supervision of Prof. Dr. Herman Tournaye at the laboratory Biology of the Testis of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, where she obtained her doctoral degree in 2006. She undertook postdoctoral training in the same lab and became lab coordinator in 2012. Currently, she is chairman of the research group Biology of the Testis and focusses on cryopreservation, transplantation and in vitro differentiation of spermatogonial stem cells.
She has published more than 80 papers in (inter)national journals and contributed to 7 book chapters. She has been invited to speak at many national and international conferences. In 2011, she was awarded the prize of the Royal Belgian Academy for Medicine for her work on prevention of infertility after chemo- or radiotherapy.
Ellen Goossens is affiliated to the faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. She is exchange coordinator for bachelor and master students Biomedical Sciences. She is basic science officer of the ESHRE Special Interest Group Andrology and associate editor for two peer-reviewed journals in the field of reproduction.
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IWTSBO13: SEGa - The Science and Ethics of stem cell-derived Gametes
1/02/16 → 31/01/20
Project: Applied
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EU470: GROWSPERM: Development of in vitro and in vivo strategies to avoid and cure male infertility.
1/05/14 → 30/04/18
Project: Fundamental
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HERC44: FWO Hercules MZW: ERA platform: Extended RNA Analysis platform
Rooman, I., Baeyens, L., Goossens, E., Vanhaecke, T., van Grunsven, L., Bouwens, L., De Bundel, D., Bautmans, I., Massie, A., Van Riet, I., De Bruyne, E., De Kock, J. & Forsyth, R.
1/05/18 → 30/04/22
Project: Fundamental
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HERC45: FWO Hercules MZW: Light sheet fluorescence microscopy in life sciences and medical research
Sermon, K., Van De Velde, H., Goossens, E., Baeyens, L., Van Ginderachter, J., De Bundel, D., Hernot, S., De Kock, J., Vinken, M., Vanhaecke, T., Marcelino Rodrigues, R. & van Grunsven, L.
1/05/18 → 30/04/22
Project: Fundamental
Research output
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Fertility preservation in boys: recent developments and new insights †
Goossens, E., Jahnukainen, K., Mitchell, RT., Pelt, AMM. V., Pennings, G., Rives, N., Poels, J., Wyns, C., Lane, S., Rodriguez-Wallberg, KA., Rives, A., Valli-Pulaski, H., Steimer, S., Kliesch, S., Braye, A., Andres, MM., Medrano, J., Ramos, L., Kristensen, SG., Andersen, CY. & 4 others, , 1 Mar 2020, In : Human reproduction open. 2020, 3, hoaa016.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Characterisation of testicular function and spermatogenesis in transgender women
Vereecke, G., Defreyne, J., Van Saen, D., Collet, S., Van Dorpe, J., T'Sjoen, G. & Goossens, E., 1 Jan 2021, In : Human Reproduction. 36, 1, p. 5-15 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Characterization of testicular function and spermatogenesis in transgender women
Vereecke, G., Defreyne, J., Van Saen, D., Collet, S., Van Dorpe, J., T'Sjoen, G. & Goossens, E., Jan 2021, In : Human Reproduction. 36, 1, p. 5-15 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Cryopreservatie van immatuur testisweefsel in het kader van fertiliteitsbehoud bij prepubertaire jongens
Braye, A., Tournaye, H., Vloeberghs, V. & Goossens, E., 2021, In : Gunaïkeia (Nederlandse ed.). 26, 5, p. 37 41 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Histologic Analysis of Testes from Prepubertal Patients Treated with Chemotherapy Associates Impaired Germ Cell Counts with Cumulative Doses of Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, Cytarabine, and Asparaginase
Medrano, J. V., Hervás, D., Vilanova-Pérez, T., Navarro-Gomezlechon, A., Goossens, E., Pellicer, A., Andrés, M. M. & Novella-Maestre, E., Feb 2021, In : Reproductive Sciences. 28, 2, p. 603-613 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Prijs Dr. Luc Broeckaert an Mevr Annie Depreeuw
Ellen Goossens (Recipient), 19 Nov 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Fertility preservation: Translation into the clinic
Ellen Goossens (Keynote speaker)8 Dec 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a conference
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ESHRE Virtual 37th Annual Meeting
Ellen Goossens (Chair)26 Jun 2021 → 1 Jul 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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21st European Testis Workshop
Emily Delgouffe (Participant), Ellen Goossens (Chair), Guillaume Richer (Participant), Yoni Baert (Participant)30 May 2021 → 3 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Testis development and fertility potential
Ellen Goossens (Speaker)29 Sep 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Talk or presentation at a workshop/seminar
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International IVI initiative
Ellen Goossens (Chair)30 Mar 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar
Press / Media
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Baby monkey is first primate created using sperm from tissue transplanted into dad
20/03/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Debate on in vitro gametogenesis
22/11/17
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Nieuw alternatief voor vruchtbaarheidsherstel van jongens na kankertherapie
Yoni Baert, Ellen Goossens & Herman Tournaye
9/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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In vitro systems to restore male fertility following testicular tissue banking
Author: Baert, Y., Goossens, E., Van De Velde, H., Vinken, M., Leyns, L., Rives, N. & Repping, S., 23 May 2016Supervisor: Goossens, E. (Promotor), Van De Velde, H. (Jury), Vinken, M. (Jury), Leyns, L. (Jury), Rives, N. (External person) (Jury), Repping, S. (External person) (Jury) & Dubruel, P. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Translation of fertility preservation techniques to the clinic
Author: Faes, K., Goossens, E., Van Schravendijk, C., Stoop, D., Keyaerts, M., Jahnukainen, K., Mitchell, R. & Mertes, H., 11 May 2016Supervisor: Goossens, E. (Promotor), Van Schravendijk, C. (Jury), Stoop, D. (Jury), Keyaerts, M. (Jury), Jahnukainen, K. (External person) (Jury), Mitchell, R. (External person) (Jury) & Mertes, H. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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In search of the most efficient fertility preservation strategy for prepubertal boys
Author: Van Saen, D., Tournaye, H., Goossens, E., Van De Velde, H., De Schepper, J., Smitz, J., De Rooij, D., Stukenborg, J. & Van den Abbeel, E., 20 Jun 2012Supervisor: Tournaye, H. (Promotor), Goossens, E. (Co-promotor), Van De Velde, H. (Jury), De Schepper, J. (Jury), Smitz, J. (Jury), De Rooij, D. (External person) (Jury), Stukenborg, J. (External person) (Jury) & Van Den Abbeel, E. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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3D Bioprinting of mouse testicular constructs for in vitro spermatogenesis
Author: Gündogan, S., Baert, Y. & Goossens, E., 21 Jun 2018Supervisor: Baert, Y. (Co-promotor) & Goossens, E. (Promotor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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CHARACTERISATION OF GERM CELLS IN TESTICULAR TISSUE FROM TRANSGENDERS
Author: Adams, C. P., Van Saen, D. & Goossens, E., 11 Jun 2019Student thesis: Master's Thesis