Katri Lindfors

Katri Lindfors is a Professor in Biomedicine with a prominent research profile in autoimmune diseases, particularly celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. Her work spans immunology, gastrointestinal pathology, and environmental determinants of autoimmunity. She is actively involved in translational research, utilizing advanced imaging, stem cell models, and molecular techniques to understand disease mechanisms.

• Academic Rank: Professor
• Department: Biomedicine

Her research interests are deeply rooted in understanding immune responses in celiac disease, including gluten immunogenicity (especially in oats), intestinal epithelial transport of gliadin, and microvascular changes in the small intestine. She also investigates the early markers of autoimmunity in children at risk for type 1 diabetes, contributing to large-scale studies like the TEDDY Study Group.

The recent trend in her publications (2024–2025) shows a strong focus on mechanistic immunology, advanced imaging (e.g., X-ray microtomography), and the use of iPSC-derived models to study disease. Her work integrates molecular, cellular, and clinical perspectives, often in collaboration with leading experts such as Katri Kaukinen and others in Finnish and international consortia.

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Advising and Grants: Katri Lindfors actively supervises students at all levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates. She has served as an examiner and supervisor in multiple thesis projects. Her involvement in the Multisociety Celiac Disease Consortium indicates leadership in collaborative research. She also contributes as a reviewer for scientific journals and participates in organizing scientific events.

Labs and Teams: She collaborates closely with research groups focusing on celiac disease, intestinal immunology, and stem cell models. Her work is associated with advanced imaging and in vitro modeling labs, particularly those using hiPSC-derived cells and microfluidic systems.