Bookmark Article
A total of 500 bodies were donated to Flemish universities for sciences in 2024, with KU Leuven leading with 161 donations, University of Antwerp increasing to 116, and Ghent University remaining stable at 128. UHasselt and VUB reported 26 and 63 donations respectively. Body donation trends are shaping Flemish Universities, with KU Leuven and University of Antwerp seeing increases, while Ghent University, UHasselt, and VUB maintaining steady numbers. The process for donating bodies to science involves clear statements in wills, avoiding infectious diseases, and pre-registration with universities for proper handling.
Full Article
