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Dr. Mieke Matthijs is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, specializing in poultry health and immunology. She leads the Poultry Division within the Department of Population Health Sciences and teaches both Master’s and Bachelor’s students in veterinary science.
- University: Utrecht University
- School: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
- Department: Department of Population Health Sciences
- Academic Rank: Associate Professor
- Email: m.g.r.matthijs@uu.nl, mgrmatthijs@uu.nl
Her research focuses on infectious diseases in poultry, particularly colibacillosis, avian immunology, and viral-bacterial co-infections. She investigates heat stress effects, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainable production systems, with recent work on Enterococcus cecorum and lysozyme resistance mechanisms.
Between 2001-2025, her publications span virology, immunopathology, and poultry husbandry, reflecting collaborations with institutions like the Netherlands Veterinary Public Health Service. Key trends include dual infection models, in ovo treatments, and immune response modulation.
She contributes to practical poultry education through courses like Advanced Poultry Health and Poultry Health Management, emphasizing knowledge dissemination to practitioners and researchers.