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Hetty Helsmoortel: Science Meets Storytelling in Ghent
Capitole Gent in GhentThu, Nov 12, 2026 · 08:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Hetty Helsmoortel is a Arts & Theatre / Comedy / Comedy event at Capitole Gent in Ghent.
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Hetty Helsmoortel brings her unique blend of science and stagecraft to Ghent for an evening that transforms complex research into captivating storytelling. With a PhD in health sciences and drama training from Brussels' Royal Institute, she has honed a style that makes cutting-edge topics accessible and entertaining.
Attendees can expect an interactive presentation rooted in her book *De Geknipte Genen*, which explores the revolutionary CRISPR gene-editing technology and its implications for our future. Helsmoortel's background as a cancer researcher at Ghent University and her regular media appearances for VRT NWS and EOS Science ensure the content is both authoritative and engaging.
This show is part of her ongoing tour across Flanders, where she invites audiences to think critically about science in a relaxed, thought-provoking atmosphere. It offers a rare opportunity to hear a working scientist who also commands the stage.
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- The event is an interactive presentation based on Hetty's book about CRISPR gene editing.
- Hetty Helsmoortel is a Belgian scientist, author, and organizer of the Nerdland Festival.
- She holds a PhD in health sciences and studied drama at the Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema, and Sound in Brussels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the presentation about?
The presentation is based on her book *De Geknipte Genen*, which covers CRISPR gene editing and its future impact.
Who is Hetty Helsmoortel?
She is a Belgian scientist, author, and science communicator with a PhD in health sciences, known for her work in cancer research and media appearances.
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Hetty Helsmoortel
Hetty Hilde Helsmoortel is a Belgian scientist, author and organizer of the science festival Nerdland Festival. With a PhD in health sciences, she spent eight years as a cancer researcher at Ghent University.
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Capitole Gent in Ghent
Capitole Gent in Ghent
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