Back to profile Contact person for... - prof.dr. JM (Jerry) Wells Pages Bacterial interactions with immune cells We focus interactions of bacteria and their metabolites with immune cells and mucosal tissues that mediate immune tolerance and adaptive responses. Innate defence mechanisms in the small intestine We study the molecular mechanisms by which bacteria (including probiotics), their metabolites and dietary components influence epithelial functions. Virulence and pathogenesis of Streptococcus suis We investigate virulence and pathogenesis, genome diversity and new vaccines against S. suis. Pesticides, microbes and hosts We are exposed to multiple pesticides on a daily basis. We investigate how pesticides exposure impacts our gut microbiome, our gut health and our lung... Discovery of novel antimicrobials We identify and develop novel antibacterials and anti-infectives against a range of bacterial pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas... 12Next News S. suis in tonsil-associated microbiome of piglets 12 maart 2024 | Metagenomic sequencing of the tonsil-associated microbiome of piglets revealed that both pathogenic and commensal Streptococcus suis are carried in...
