T:B cell interactions in lymphoid structures
– aiming to drive meaningful clinical advancements –
Center for Translational Immunology, UMC Utrecht
Utrecht, the Netherlands
T:B cell lab
We investigate human T and B cell biology to uncover disease mechanisms and support clinical translation.
Our team studies how T and B cells interact in human lymphoid structures, with a particular focus on the developing pediatric immune system and chronic inflammation. By exploring these contexts, we aim to better understand how adaptive immune interactions are regulated in human tissues and how they contribute to disease progression and resolution.
About the lab
The lab is part of the Center for Translational Immunology (CTI), which brings together leading immunology expertise to conduct all immunological disease research at University Medical Center Utrecht.
Located in the Wilhelmina Children’s Hospital next to UMC Utrecht and the Princess Maxima Center, the lab benefits from access to diverse clinical samples, enhancing translational research opportunities across diseases and enabling close collaboration with clinicians to improve diagnostics and patient outcomes.
News
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Lymph Node Research UK Satellite Symposium with EFIS Study Group
I am very happy to announce that the EFIS Study Group: Lymphoid Structures: Orchestrators of Immunity is invited to join the Lymph Node Research UK for a Satellite Symposium at the BSI in Glasgow (nov 30th 2026)Hope to see many of you there to discuss exciting lymph node related science!
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Funding Awarded to Strengthen Marie Curie Doctoral Network Proposal
We are excited to announce that we have received €10,000 in financial support, from UMC Utrecht, to organize a consortium meeting aimed at further strengthening our upcoming Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network proposal. Our proposed network will focus on tissue immunology — the environment where the vast majority of T cells (~98%) reside, and where immune…
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Donation from Rotterdam Fund Racers Supports Research on Targeting TLS in Lung Cancer
During a fundraising event organized by the Rotterdam Fund Racers, money was raised to support cancer research. I am extremely proud and honored to have been selected again as one of the research goals supported by this fundraiser, and to receive €33,000 generated through the generous donations of participants and supporters, all in the spirit…
