Ian Sanderson

Professor Ian Sanderson is a leading academic in the Centre for Immunobiology at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. His research bridges pediatric gastroenterology, immunobiology, and diet-gene interactions, with a focus on intestinal inflammation mechanisms.

• Established role of enteral nutrition in Crohn’s disease
• Pioneered epithelial-immune signaling pathways
• Current lab investigates dietary regulation of gene expression

Key research trends include: dietary modulation of chromosomal structure, epithelial chemokine signaling, and growth inhibition mechanisms in pediatric Crohn’s disease. His work spans in vitro models, in vivo studies, and clinical applications.

Scientific Awards

• Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Silver Jubilee Award
• Norman Kretchmer Award in Nutrition and Development

Teaching & Leadership: Annual lecturer on intestinal/liver importance for undergraduates, chairs the MSc in Gastroenterology course, and supervises MD/PhD students. Previously held roles at Harvard Medical School and St Bartholomew's Hospital.