Irene Ludwig

Dr. Irene Ludwig is a Researcher and Teacher at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, specializing in Infectious Diseases & Immunology. Her work bridges immunology and veterinary medicine, focusing on dendritic cell interactions, heat shock proteins, and vaccine responses in canine and murine models.

• Research Themes: Dendritic cell biology, heat shock protein immunology, vaccine adjuvant effects, and autoimmune disease modulation.
• Recent Publications: 15+ studies on topics such as porcine cathelicidin, Leptospira vaccines, canine osteoarthritis treatment, and macrophage polarization in veterinary contexts.
• Collaborations: Frequent collaborations with experts in autoimmunity (e.g., W. van Eden, F. Broere) and vaccinology (e.g., A. Novak, S. van Aalst).
• Key Techniques: Transcriptomic/proteomic analysis, antigen-specific vaccination, and modeling of arthritis and allergy in animals.