Petra De Sutter was born on June 10, 1963, in Oudenaarde, Belgium. She pursued a career in medicine and became a highly respected gynecologist and fertility specialist. De Sutter studied medicine at Ghent University, where she later earned a doctorate in biomedical sciences. Her research focused on reproductive medicine, leading to her specialization in gynecology and fertility treatments.
As a professor at Ghent University, Petra played a crucial role in the field of reproductive health, contributing to advancements in fertility treatments and ethical discussions surrounding assisted reproduction. She also worked as the head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine at Ghent University Hospital, where she was involved in both clinical practice and scientific research. Beyond her medical career, De Sutter became increasingly engaged in ethical debates on bioethics, reproductive rights, and medical ethics. Her expertise and advocacy led to her involvement in policy discussions at the national and European levels.
