Chantal Mathieu is a distinguished Professor of Clinical and Experimental Endocrinology and the Chair of Endocrinology at the University Hospital Gasthuisberg Leuven since 2009. She also holds the prestigious position of President at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes e.V. (EASD). Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics related to diabetes mellitus, including basic research on the pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes, prevention of type 1 diabetes, islet transplantation, and animal models of type 1 diabetes. In the clinical realm, she focuses on the organization of diabetes care, exploring new treatment modalities, and patient education. Dr. Mathieu's contributions to diabetes research and care have been invaluable in advancing our understanding and management of this complex metabolic disorder.