(Food) allergy
The prevalence of allergies has increased substantially over the last decades. Up to 30% of the population now has an IgE-mediated allergy. These allergies can manifest themselves as food allergy, hayfever, eczema or asthma. At CBI we investigate the immunological mechanisms of allergy, the effect of food processing on food allergy, as well as cross-reactive allergies between known allergens and (novel) food proteins
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Research themes
(Food) allergy
At CBI we investigate the immunological mechanisms of allergy, the effect of food processing on food allergy, as well as cross-reactive allergies between known allergens and (novel) food proteins
Immunomodulation by food and feed
We focus on immunomodulatory effects of food and feed-components, as well as mucosal immunology projects, focussing on immune function in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract.
Veterinary immunology
Veterinary immunology is the cornerstone of animal health and welfare, food security, and public health. Within CBI we study the function of immune cells in livestock and companion animals.
Immune cell dynamics
CBI works with a range of imaging modalities, incl. fluorescence, MRI, PET, SPECT, ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging in different disease models, particularly cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
Cell Biology and Immunology
The vision of the Cell Biology and Immunology Group is to generate fundamental knowledge on the immune system of vertebrates.
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