Alumni Hub
Welcome to the QbD Alumni Hub – your space to reconnect, catch up, and stay inspired. Whether you’ve started a new chapter in your career, launched your own venture, or simply want to stay close to the QbD Group community, you’re in the right place. Because even when one chapter ends, the book isn’t finished - and you’ll always be part of our story.
📖 Before the next chapter...
Before turning the page to QbD’s latest news and updates, we want to give you a warm goodbye video - a moment to pause, smile, and remember the journey we’ve shared.
🧭 What's up at QbD Group?
Big or small, every milestone moves the story forward. Get a quick glimpse of what’s been happening across the QbD Group ecosystem.
QbD Group at the World CB & CDx Summit Europe in London
At the end of March, Kirsten Van Garsse, Business Unit Manager RA IVD & Representative Services, took the stage at the World CB & CDx Summit Europe in London as a panelist in the session “Grey Zones and Growing Pains: The Realities of Pharma–Dx Collaboration.”
Joined by Erica Kremer, Director Program Management & Compliance at GenDx, and a pharma company representative, Kirsten discussed the real challenges of combined drug–diagnostic development, covering timelines, data requirements, and regulatory accountability under IVDR. The conversation centred on how to build strong, compliant partnerships without slowing innovation.
Building on the momentum from London, QbD Group and GenDx hosted a joint webinar on 8 April titled “Navigating Grey Zones & Growing Pains: Developments in the Regulatory CDx Space”. A great opportunity to go deeper on the topics discussed at the summit.
Almudena del Castillo Visits SciencePharma
An important step was taken recently in the integration of QbD Group’s Vigilance activities across borders. Almudena del Castillo, Global Head of the Vigilance Division, paid a visit to SciencePharma, marking a meaningful moment in bringing the international Vigilance team closer together.
The visit reflects QbD Group’s ongoing commitment to building a truly connected, cross-border Vigilance division, and signals that the work of aligning teams, knowledge, and ways of working across countries is well and truly underway.
A promising step forward for the division, and for the colleagues involved on both sides.
Lab Quercus Expands Its Mass Spectrometry Capabilities
Lab Quercus continues to grow, and so does its analytical toolkit. In our ongoing commitment to supporting clients with dedicated, high-quality laboratory services, we have recently invested in two powerful new technologies:
GC/MS (Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry)
Qtof MS (Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry)
These additions allow Lab Quercus to provide even more precise and comprehensive QC support, covering critical areas such as residual solvents, nitrosamines, and more.
A strong step forward in our mission to keep delivering cutting-edge analytical support to our clients.
QbD Group at OCT Medical Devices Europe 2026
How do you build and scale a clinical affairs team with the right expertise? That was the central question at the heart of a panel discussion at OCT Medical Devices Europe 2026 in Munich, where Petra De Geest took the stage alongside fellow industry experts to share her insights.
The conversation covered some of the most pressing challenges in clinical affairs today:
Balancing in-house expertise with outsourced support
Defining key Clinical Affairs roles, from CER writing to PMCF strategy
Creating sustainable career pathways for evidence specialists
🎗️ QbD Foundation Initiatives
Through the QbD Group Foundation, we invest our time, skills, funds, and energy into local projects that create a positive impact. Our focus? Supporting science, helping individuals and families facing health challenges, protecting the environment, and fostering QbD Group’s broader social commitment.
Take a look below at the initiatives we’re proud to support — they’re key chapters in our collective journey.
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Noble gift in Poland
Each year, our Polish team proudly takes part in Noble Gift, one of the largest social initiatives in Poland that connects people who want to help with families in need. This year, thanks to the combined financial contributions of our employees and the company, we prepared 21 packages with a total value of PLN 7,400 (€1.755) ensuring families received exactly what they needed most.
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Rolling up our sleeves for DAKANT
On Sunday, 30 November 2025, members of the QbD Group Foundation rolled up their sleeves to support DAKANT by helping with the preparation and distribution of food and hygiene products for people in need.
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Toy collection at QbD Spain 🎁
In the run-up to the holidays, our Spanish office organized a toy collection as part of QbD Group’s Colecta de Navidad. Thanks to the generosity of our colleagues, a wonderful selection of toys was gathered to support children in the local community.
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Pancakes for a good cause 🥞
With the help of Foundation members Famke, Lauranne, Carolina, and Julie, colleagues enjoyed a tasty pancake lunch while supporting a great cause. All proceeds from this sale will go to DAKANT.
At our Quercus lab, a similar pancake event was organized on 3 November by Kimberly De Somviele. Thanks to this initiative, all proceeds there will support Fin, making an extra impact through a shared love for pancakes.
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Give warmth this winter
As we head into the festive season, it’s a perfect moment to do some good and make space in your wardrobe. There’s still time to donate clothes to De Collectie, an Antwerp-based initiative supporting people in need.
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Waste Warriors: fighting food waste together
Waste Warriors fights food waste by turning surplus or “imperfect” fruits and vegetables into delicious, sustainable products. Every quarter, members receive a box full of these rescued goodies, from cookies and pasta to juices and more.
Life at QbD
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Regulatory teambuilding
in October, 26 RA powerhouses from Belgium, Spain, Austria, and the UK came together for an inspiring team building day. After collaborative working sessions and an insightful division presentation, the day wrapped up with a fun and delicious BBQ cooking battle!
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Limoncello part 2 🍋
The 2025 batch of QbD Group Limoncello has arrived! Freshly bottled, beautifully boxed, and ready to be enjoyed. What began as a small experiment 13 years ago has grown into a cherished tradition turning lemons into laughter, memories, and a bottle full of QbD Group spirit.
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Biegnij Warszawo 2025
In this year’s edition of Biegnij Warszawo, our RA–CMC team colleague Katarzyna Piskorska‑Małolepsza ran the 10 km race with determination and energy. Congratulations, Kasia!
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End-of-Year Celebration 🥂
In December 2025, colleagues from Belgium and The Netherlands came together to celebrate the year’s achievements and our shared successes as a team. The evening was filled with great conversations, good food, and a warm sense of connection. At the same time, colleagues in Spain, the UK, and Poland also took the opportunity to look back and celebrate locally. As we close out the year, we hope everyone can slow down, enjoy time with loved ones, and look ahead to what’s next.
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QbD UK Christmas Lunch
In December, the QbD UK team came together to enjoy a festive Christmas lunch filled with good food, great conversations, and holiday cheer. A lovely moment to celebrate the year and each other!
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TOPRA Awards Nomination
Congratulations to Sacha Lynch, who has been nominated for the TOPRA Awards! This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to regulatory affairs and her impact within the life sciences community. Wishing her the best of luck!
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At QbD Group, our journey doesn’t end when a chapter closes — it’s the foundation for new beginnings and lasting connections.
Stéphanie Vanhaver Alumni Relations Officer
🎉Life & Career milestones
Every journey is marked by meaningful moments. Let's take a moment to capture and honor the milestones of our QbDers, both in their careers and personal lives.
🎂QbD work anniversary
On 19 October, we proudly celebrated a very special milestone: Hannah Dreesen’s 10-year work anniversary at QbD Group! As our second-ever HR colleague, Hannah has played a key role in shaping our people culture and supporting QbD Group’s growth over the years. A decade of dedication, commitment, and impact.
🍼 Baby Chuckles & Great Expectations
On October 24, Isabelle Veltens became a mom for the second time, welcoming her son Lorenzo.
At the beginning of November, Daniel Cubero became a father for the second time with the arrival of his baby girl, Maria.
Looking ahead to 2026, Lode van Aert and his girlfriend are expecting their second son, a brother to older brother Emile.
Congratulations! Wishing you lots of love, joy, and unforgettable moments with your little ones!
🔗 Let’s stay connected
The end of a chapter isn’t the end of the book.
Whether you want to stay in the loop, explore new opportunities, or just reconnect, we’d love to keep in touch and new chapters to the story we’ve started together.
Let’s catch up — the story’s not over yet!
Finished your QbD chapter but curious about a sequel? Whether you’re considering a return to QbD Group, know someone who’d be a great fit, or simply want to share your thoughts on the Alumni Hub — Stéphanie is your go-to person.
We’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect and maybe grab a coffee soon!