Tom Wolfs

Tom Wolfs is an Assistant Professor at UMC Utrecht, specializing in Infection & Immunity with a focus on pediatric infectious diseases. His research intersects molecular diagnostics, hematological malignancies, and antifungal prophylaxis strategies.

• Institution: UMC Utrecht
• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Email: twolfs@umcutrecht.nl

His studies address critical challenges in pediatric oncology, including:

• Non-invasive detection of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis using next-generation sequencing
• Optimizing antifungal prophylaxis with agents like micafungin and liposomal amphotericin B
• Diagnostic imaging approaches for differentiating fungal vs. bacterial pulmonary infections
• Management of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections

Publications highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams in pediatric hematology-oncology and molecular diagnostics, with applications in immune-compromised populations.