
Yvan Vandenplas
- University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel) (Head of the Pediatric Hospital, the "KidZ Health Castle", Chair of Pediatrics since 1994)
- Medical studies at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Defended his Ph.D. thesis on "Esophageal pH monitoring for Gastro-Esophageal Reflux in Infants and Children" in 1991 - Founder and current consultant at "KidZ Health Castle", at the University Hospital Brussels (UZ Brussel) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel
- Chair of Pediatrics at the same Institution from 1994 to 2021
- Main interests are functional gastrointestinal disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, colic and constipation, infant nutrition, focusing on probiotics, prebiotics, and cow's milk protein allergy
- Authored over 500 publications listed in Pubmed and presented over 1000 talks at diverse international meetings
Articles from this author


Gut discomfort in toddlers: can nutrition bring a solution?


Functional gastrointestinal disorders in infants : relevance in daily practice
Videos from this author

Consider the Cow's Milk-related Symptom Score (CoMiSS™) Awareness Tool

Navigating the Cow’s Milk Allergy Journey: From Diagnosis to Nutritional Optimization

How do HMOs modulate the immune system in infants with CMPA: Emerging evidence and clinical implications

Publications from this author

Safety and efficacy of a probiotic-containing infant formula supplemented with 2’-fucosyllactose: a double-blind randomized controlled trial

Effects of an Extensively Hydrolyzed Formula Supplemented with Two Human Milk Oligosaccharides on Growth, Tolerability, Safety and Infection Risk in Infants with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy: A Randomized, Multi-Center Trial

The Nest 46: Functional Gastrointestinal disorders in Infants

HMOs: A window of opportunity or a weapon in strengthening immunity