Prof. Ann Martens graduated in 1993 at Ghent University as ‘Doctor in Veterinary Medicine’ and immediately started het academic career at Ghent University. In 2000, she defended her PhD on the diagnosis and treatment of equine sarcoids and became a post-doctoral scientific staff member. In 2002, she became a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (Specialist in Large Animal Surgery). Presently she is full professor in equine surgery and since 2022 dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.