Veerle Fleskens is Head of Strategy and Stakeholder Management and member of the Management Team at Oncode Institute. She leads strategic planning and stakeholder engagement to align the institute’s scientific ambitions with societal needs and funding opportunities. With a background in molecular biology and experience across academia, consultancy and innovation management, Veerle brings both scientific depth and strategic vision. She is dedicated to building strong collaborations across research institutes, hospitals, industry and government to help Oncode Institute accelerate the translation of discoveries into better outcomes for people affected by cancer.