Infection
Vision and mission
The potential impact of infectious diseases on individuals, societies, and our planet needs no further introduction. Preparedness, prevention, and solutions depend on our detailed understanding of the biology and evolution of pathogens, their interactions with the host and its immune system, and the diseases they can cause. Theme Infection aims to deliver knowledge-driven prevention strategies and cures, for the infectious diseases of today and tomorrow.
…Vision and mission
The potential impact of infectious diseases on individuals, societies, and our planet needs no further introduction. Preparedness, prevention, and solutions depend on our detailed understanding of the biology and evolution of pathogens, their interactions with the host and its immune system, and the diseases they can cause. Theme Infection aims to deliver knowledge-driven prevention strategies and cures, for the infectious diseases of today and tomorrow.
Translating knowledge into solutions
LUMC Theme Infection is one of the ten pillars of innovation within the LUMC and supports and inspires researchers working in the field of infection in LUMC and beyond. Our Theme is built on a strong community of biomedical scientists and clinicians, who dissect host-pathogen interactions to develop out-of-the-box prevention strategies and cures for the most pressing infectious disease challenges.
Our vision
LUMC Theme Infection aims to be an inspirational leader in the development of knowledge-driven strategies to combat infectious diseases through the development of novel vaccines, drugs, and immune modulators.
The impact of infections
Given the steady influx of emerging infectious agents, increasing drug resistance, and the reduced efficacy of some new key vaccines in low- and middle-income countries, infectious diseases are projected to be the number one killer again, surpassing cancer, within 50 years’ time. Strong and effective research and preparedness programs are needed to face the challenges that lie ahead.
Our team
Subthemes
Theme Infection has several subthemes
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Vaccine & Drug Development
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Diagnostics of emerging and poverty-related diseases
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Infection immunology
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Microbiome
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Technology Platforms, Epidemiology & Data Science
The subthemes Vaccine & Drug Development, Diagnostics, Infection Immunology, AMR and microbiome are key topics for the prevention, detection, and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition, these are areas that benefit from a strong connection between fundamental research, translational research, and the clinic. Theme Infection aims to bring together the strong expertise of its members to connect them internally and with parties outside of the LUMC to develop new and out-of-the-box bench to bedside strategies.
…Theme Infection has several subthemes
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Vaccine & Drug Development
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Diagnostics of emerging and poverty-related diseases
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Infection immunology
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Microbiome
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Technology Platforms, Epidemiology & Data Science
The subthemes Vaccine & Drug Development, Diagnostics, Infection Immunology, AMR and microbiome are key topics for the prevention, detection, and treatment of infectious diseases. In addition, these are areas that benefit from a strong connection between fundamental research, translational research, and the clinic. Theme Infection aims to bring together the strong expertise of its members to connect them internally and with parties outside of the LUMC to develop new and out-of-the-box bench to bedside strategies.
The subthemes Technology Platforms and Epidemiology & Data Science are covering the modern toolbox that researchers need for their studies. Through the subtheme Technology Platforms, Theme Infection aims to inform its members of state-of-the-art lab-based technologies that can increase research speed and accuracy, and deliver groundbreaking new insights. Technologies need to be advertised, accessible, and user-friendly for quick application to new research questions. Researchers using similar methodology should benefit from sharing their expertise. The same applies to the subtheme Epidemiology & Data Science, which focuses on data collection, processing, and analysis. By mapping the knowledge present in the LUMC, we will become a more attractive partner for internal and external collaborations.
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Research collaborations and alliances
In addition to LUMC departments, Theme Infection has strong connections with other faculties of Leiden University, the Leiden Bioscience Park, and beyond. Like:
- Collaboration with University of Edinburgh – Related to One Health projects
- Collaborations with field sites in Bangladesh, Brazil, Gabon, Indonesia, Uganda, South-Africa and more
- Strong link to centers in low middle income countries