Conny Neelen

Conny Neelen is a researcher in the Department of Immunology at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam. Her work bridges ophthalmology and immunology with a focus on retinal pathologies and vascular mechanisms.

Her research spans Ophthalmology, Immunology, and Vascular Biology, investigating molecular pathways in diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, and retinal vasculitis. Key interests include pericyte function, lipoprotein metabolism, and inflammatory mediators like TNFα and interferons in ocular diseases. She examines cellular mechanisms involving endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and immune responses in conditions ranging from sarcoidosis to cancer-related vascular leakage.

Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal a consistent focus on translational ophthalmic research. Her work connects immune dysregulation with vascular complications in diabetic retinopathy, explores antigenic targets in autoimmune uveitis, and investigates tumor microenvironment interactions for drug delivery optimization. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of immunology, vascular biology, and nanomedicine with direct clinical implications for eye disease treatment.