Ignacio Catalan Serra

Ignacio Catalan Serra is a researcher at the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, NTNU, and a gastroenterology consultant at Levanger Hospital. He holds a post-doctoral position at NTNU's CEMIR IBD Group under Dr. Arne Kristian Sandvik. His work focuses on Crohn's disease pathogenesis, particularly gammadelta T lymphocytes, innate immunity, and opportunistic infections like Microsporidia.

Education/Experience:

• MD specialist in Gastroenterology
• Consultant at Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (2005–present)
• PhD in Innate Immunology and Crohn's Disease from University of Valencia
• Post-doctoral training at Mount Sinai Hospital IBD Unit (2011)

Research Interests: Investigates immune dysregulation in IBD, with emphasis on gamma delta T cells' role in Crohn's pathology. Explores microbial interactions (Microsporidia) and viral triggers (EBV) in disease progression. Conducts clinical studies on IBD management and patient information needs.

Collaborations: Active in international IBD research networks linking NTNU with Spanish hospitals. Leads interdisciplinary projects combining clinical practice with immunological research.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates research within NTNU CEMIR's IBD Group, collaborating with institutions like Hospital Arnau de Vilanova and Mount Sinai Hospital.