The Belgian Plant Science Community (BPSC) is organized to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange among researchers in plant science across Belgium. Its structure consists of an Executive Board, which oversees strategic planning and coordination, and four dedicated Working Groups.

Executive Board
The Executive Board of the BPSC is led by their two Chairs, supported by the Treasurer and the Secretary, who together ensure the effective management and coordination of the community’s activities.
![]() Filip Rolland (KULeuven) Chair | ![]() Claire Périlleux (ULiège) Co-chair | ![]() Marijke Jozefczak (UHasselt) Secretary | ![]() TBD Treasurer |
The other members of the executive committee are:
- Alain Goossens (VIB-UGent)
- Ann Cuypers (UHasselt)
- Christian Hermans (ULB)
- Daniël Van Damme (VIB-UGent)
- Filip Vandelook (Plantentuin Meise)
- Frits Heinrich (VUB)
- Gerrit Beemster (UAntwerpen)
- Guillaume Lobet (UCL)
- Jenny Neukermans (KULeuven)
- Joëlle Mulemann (KU Leuven)
- Joske Ruytinkx (VUB)
- Lars Chatrou (UGent)
- Maarten Ameye (Praktijkcentra Plant)
- Marijke Jozefczak (UHasselt)
- Muriel Quinet (UCL)
- Philippe Vermeulen (CRAW)
- Pierre Delaplace (ULiège)
- Rik Clymans (Praktijkcentra Plant)
- Roeland Samson (UAntwerpen)
- Sophie Hendrix (UHasselt)
- Steven Janssens (Plantentuin Meise)
- Tom Ruttink (ILVO)
- Willem Desmedt (ILVO)
Working Groups




