Lisa van Sluijs

Dr. Lisa van Sluijs is an Assistant Professor at the Laboratory of Nematology within the Plant Research International (PE&RC) at Wageningen University & Research. Her research focuses on nematology, virology, and genetics, particularly in the context of Caenorhabditis elegans. She has published extensively on topics including nematode-virus interactions, genetic variation in disease susceptibility, and the ecological implications of microbial communities.

• Key Research Areas: Nematode biology, viral pathogenesis, genetic mapping, and ecological dynamics.
• Affiliations: Co-promotor in multiple PhD projects, including studies on plant-parasitic nematodes and C. elegans ethanol responses.
• Notable Awards: Best presentation Zoology (2017), Thesis cover price (2020), and Travel Award ICN (2020).

Her work bridges fundamental biology with applied research, addressing questions about host-pathogen interactions, population genetics, and environmental microbiology. She actively participates in conferences and organizes events like the TE-NEM Symposium, contributing to scientific outreach and collaboration.