Aziz Debain
University Hospital Brussels, Belgium
Biography
Aziz Debain obtained his master's degree in medicine at the Vrije Universiteit (VUB) in 2014 and his master's degree in geriatrics in 2022. In 2025, he completed his PhD under the joint supervision of Prof. I. Bautmans and Prof. M. Petrovic, focusing on a large-scale prospective study on predictors of frailty in individuals over 80. During this period, he developed a strong interest in autonomic dysfunction. In addition to his role as Head of Geriatrics at UZ Brussels, Aziz is a guest lecturer at SOMT University and a teaching assistant at VUB for the programs in Medicine, Gerontology, and Physiotherapy. As a researcher, Aziz has contributed to 23 peer-reviewed articles with PubMed citations.
Research Interest
This study evaluated the effectiveness of morning versus bedtime antihypertensive medication administration in reducing ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in older adults aged ≥ 65, and to assess whether administration timing influences conversion from a non-dipper to a dipper BP profile.