معرفی
Prof. Paul de Vos is a Full Professor in Immunoendocrinology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences. His research focuses on biomaterials, immunology, diabetes, dietary fibers, and gut microbiota interactions. He leads projects in immunoisolation of pancreatic islets, microencapsulation technologies, and the role of non-digestible carbohydrates in immune regulation.
Affiliations:
- Department of Translational Immunology (TRIGR)
- Man, Biomaterials and Microbes (MBM) research group
- Adjunct Director of Biomedical Sciences
- Principle Investigator at Top Institute Food and Nutrition (TIFN)
Research Interests:
His work integrates biomaterial science with immunology to address challenges in diabetes treatment, including islet transplantation and bioartificial pancreatic constructs. He explores how dietary fibers (e.g., pectin, inulin) modulate gut immunity and barrier function. Key areas include immunoisolation techniques, probiotic encapsulation, and translational applications of carbohydrate chemistry.
Recent Trends in Articles:
Recent publications emphasize TLR signaling modulation by exopolysaccharides, preclinical islet transplantation models, and the role of pectin in gut barrier protection. His work bridges fundamental immunology with clinical applications, such as improving islet survival and mitigating inflammatory responses.
Awards:
- Procter & Gamble Poncelet Award (2014)
Grants & Advisory Roles:
He holds grants from Dutch Diabetes Foundation and collaborates with industry partners like Novo Nordisk and Beta-O2 Technologies. Serves on advisory boards for JDRF, ILSI, and ISPT projects like FASCINATING. Editorships include Journal of Functional Foods and Frontiers in Immunology.
Labs/Teams:
Leads the Immunoendocrinology lab within TRIGR, focusing on biomaterials for cellular therapies and gut-immune axis research. Collaborates internationally on projects like the bioencapsulation research group and ISPT initiatives.
