Joris van Montfrans

Dr. Joris van Montfrans is an Associate Professor of Pediatric Immunology at UMC Utrecht, specializing in primary immunodeficiencies and their long-term complications. He leads a multidisciplinary team integrating clinical practice and research, with a focus on genetic causes of immune disorders and optimizing diagnostic protocols.

• Medical degree: Rijks Universiteit Leiden
• PhD: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Clinical training: UMC Utrecht & Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town

Research Highlights: His work spans genetic screening for immunodeficiencies, immune-modifying interventions, and autoimmune complications in CVID. He serves as principal investigator for national studies on early genetic screening and autoimmune disease mechanisms.

Clinical Leadership: Heads the combined departments of Pediatric Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, and Hematology at UMC Utrecht. Focuses on bridging clinical care with translational research to address unmet needs in pediatric immunology.