Immunomodulation by food and feed
In the research theme immune modulation by food and feed, we have several projects that focus on the immunomodulatory effects of food and feed-components, as well as mucosal immunology projects, that focus on the immune function in the gastrointestinal and respiratory tract.
We study these components in relation to immunity to infection, mucosal immune tolerance, gastrointestinal health and effects on the mucosal barrier. We also investigate an effects of food processing on immunomodulatory properties of its’ compounds. We further want to further understand the link between the mucosal immune -system and the gut microbiota and microbiota-derived metabolites, as well as direct and effects of fibers and poly- and oligo-saccharides. Finally, we are developing novel intestinal models that can be used to further study the effects of food and feed components on the immune system in the gastrointestinal tract.
Contract research
We are also open to perform contract research. In current and previous projects we have evaluated immunological effects of milk components, fibers and polysaccharides, and have also evaluated effects of nutritional intervention studies and oral vaccination (plus/minus food intervention) on the presence and function of cells of the immune system. Any questions? Please contact us.
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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.
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