معرفی
Sasha Zhernakova is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences, affiliated with the Groningen Institute for Gastro Intestinal Genetics and Immunology (3GI) and Translational Immunology Groningen (TRIGR). Her research focuses on gut microbiome dynamics, genetics, and their implications for human health, particularly metabolic and immune-related conditions.
Education & Affiliations:
- Primary affiliation: Faculty of Medical Sciences/UMCG
- Research groups: 3GI and TRIGR
Research Interests:
Her work explores the interplay between the gut microbiome and host genetics, with emphasis on metabolic health, inflammatory diseases, and geographic influences on microbial diversity. Key areas include genome-wide association studies (GWAS), microbiome composition across lifespans, and translational immunology applications.
Articles Trends:
Recent publications highlight population-based studies on microbiome-metabolic health links, global genetic structures of gut microbes, and viral elements in Faecalibacterium species. Her work bridges basic science with clinical implications, emphasizing translational applications.
Awards:
- Recipient of the Gamow Award (2022), recognizing outstanding contributions to molecular biology and genetics.
Advising & Grants:
- Supervised 14 PhD/MSc students, including Marjolein Klaassen's thesis on inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Secured grants for pediatric allergy research (e.g., 1.5M EUR funding in 2024).
Labs & Teams:
Leads interdisciplinary teams at 3GI and TRIGR, collaborating internationally on microbiome projects. Active in initiatives like the Human Microbiome Action Consortium.
