Katharina Schmitz

Katharina Schmitz is a Researcher at the Erasmus MC in the Virology department. Her work spans virology, immunology, and infectious diseases, with a focus on viral pathogenesis and vaccine development.

• Active in SARS-CoV-2 and henipavirus research
• Collaborates on vaccine efficacy and immunosuppression studies

Her research emphasizes zoonotic diseases, using animal models like ferrets (Mustela Putorius Furo) to study long-term effects of viral infections. Recent publications highlight her contributions to respiratory virus neutralization assays and understanding orthopoxvirus antibody dynamics post-vaccination.

Current collaborations include clinical trials on immunosuppressive therapy adjustments to enhance vaccine responses in transplant recipients. Her work has been cited in multiple peer-reviewed journals, with notable attention in social media and academic platforms like Mendeley.