Source: European Commission (video statements)
Marius Gilbert is a prominent epidemiologist at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), where he leads the Spatial Epidemiology Laboratory (SpELL). As a Senior Research Associate at the FNRS, his expertise extends across epidemiology, agronomy, geography, and livestock mapping.
Throughout his career, Marius Gilbert has consistently demonstrated the vital importance of international collaboration, the strength of European scientific networks, and the critical role of academic freedom in advancing knowledge and protecting public health.
In addition to his academic work, Marius Gilbert played a key role during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of a national expert group responsible for advising on strategies to manage Belgium’s exit from lockdown.
00:16 Building European Scientific Networks
00:30 Responding in Times of Crisis
01:17 Europe: A Hub of Research Freedom
Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/video/I-274998
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