Sara Vandamme is a postdoctoral researcher at the Blue Growth Research Lab at Ghent University, where she explores the intersections between ocean environments and human health. Her work focuses on the unique composition of sea air and its potential health benefits, as well as the stress-reducing effects of coastal landscapes. She coordinates interdisciplinary networks and initiatives that foster social innovation in the blue economy.

At the European Spas and Balneology Congress 2025, she will present recent findings on how coastal exposure may support mental and physical wellbeing.