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Research interests

Renee Schreurs is a postdoctoral fellow in the Autophagy-directed Immunity lab headed by dr. Carla Ribeiro at the Department of Experimental Immunology, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC). She holds a MSc in Neuroscience and completed a PhD on the development of mucosal T cell immunity in the early-life intestine.

Within dr. Ribeiro's lab, Renee's current research focuses on investigating the impact of genetic variation in autophagy pathways on T cell functionality in the context of viral infections such as HIV-1. Additionally, Renee studies the impact of autophagy and extracellular vescicles on intestinal barrier integrity and inflammation using advanced organoid and organoid-immune cell co-culture models through partnerships with the Gutvibrations consortium and Emma Children's Hospital.

Ultimately, the Autophagy-directed Immunity lab aims to harness the therapeutic potential of targeting autophagy mechanisms to intervene with HIV-1, Dengue virus, and SARS-CoV-2 infections.

specialisation

T cell immunity, intestinal inflammation, mucosal immune system, cell & organoid culture, autophagy, neuroscience, fetal and pediatric immunity, HIV-1

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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