Lindert Benedictus

Lindert Benedictus is an Assistant Professor in Farm Animal Health at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on bovine immunology, infection biology, and vaccinology with specific emphasis on Staphylococcus aureus mastitis, bovine tuberculosis, and host-pathogen interactions.

• PhD in Veterinary Medicine (2015) from Utrecht University
• Former Research Fellow at The Roslin Institute (University of Edinburgh)
• Currently specializes in non-conventional T-cells and vaccine development

Research interests span immunology, microbiology, and epidemiology with applications to ruminant health. His recent work explores microRNA responses in bovine TB, Streptococcus uberis glycan structures, and bacterial shedding patterns in dairy goats. Key projects include vaccine strategies against mastitis and improving calf resilience through the Vital & Healthy Calf initiative.

Scientific contributions include:

• First functional characterization of MAIT cells in cattle
• Development of innovative vaccination protocols
• Investigations into teichoic acid glycosylation patterns
• Publications in Tuberculosis, Veterinary Research, and Journal of Dairy Science

Active in both academic and professional veterinary immunology communities, with notable invited presentations at international workshops.