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Jeroen Raes is a Professor at KU Leuven and Head of the Laboratory of Molecular Bacteriology (Rega Institute) within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation. He also serves as Head of the Divisie Bacteriologie – Rega and is a member of the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology, Leuven One Health Institute, and LISCO (KU Leuven Institute for Single Cell Omics). His roles include Promotor and Co-promotor in multiple research projects addressing gut microbiome resilience, tumor-resident bacteria in colorectal cancer, and the Gut-Immune-Brain axis in inflammatory bowel disease.
His research focuses on gut flora, microbiome dynamics, bioinformatics, metagenomics, and microbiology. Notable projects investigate microbiota modulation strategies in chronic diseases, environmental exposome impacts on gut health, and the role of microbial interactions in inflammation and cancer progression. He collaborates widely in both academic and clinical settings, including leadership roles in trials like the halted FMT trial in ulcerative colitis (CONQUERESS) and the PHOENIX series exploring exercise impacts post-transplantation.
Recent publications emphasize virome dynamics in inflammatory conditions, dietary effects on microbiome composition, and analytical tools for metabolomics (e.g., TARDIS). His work bridges basic science and clinical applications, with studies on microbiome-based diagnostics and therapies for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Despite no listed scientific awards, his contributions to understanding microbiome roles in health and disease are significant.
He teaches courses in Omics Techniques, Bioinformatics, and advanced microbiology topics, including 'Hot Topics in Gastroenterology' and 'Advanced Microbiology.' His advisory roles in the Faculty of Medicine and Departmental Council reflect his institutional leadership. Collaborative efforts with the ImmunAID consortium and Human Microbiome Action Consortium highlight his commitment to large-scale, multidisciplinary research initiatives.
Research infrastructure includes the Rega Institute and VIB-KU Leuven Center, where he leads projects integrating microbiome analysis with environmental and clinical data. Ongoing work explores microbiome influences on stress reactivity, anorexia nervosa pathogenesis, and the exposome's role in chronic inflammation (FLEXiGUT project).
