Simon W Milling

Professor Simon W Milling is a Professor of Immunology within the Immunology & Infection division at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on dendritic cell biology in the gut and their role in immune responses to pathogens and inflammatory diseases.

Professor Milling's research interests include:

• Dendritic cell biology in the intestine
• Responses to infectious and inflammatory stimuli
• Functions of dendritic cell subsets in vivo
• Induction and polarization of adaptive immune responses
• Pathology of inflammatory diseases
• Manipulation of immune responses for vaccination strategies
• Inhibition of inflammatory pathology

Analysis of Professor Milling's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on the intersection of gut microbiome, dendritic cell biology, and inflammatory diseases. His work spans multiple disease contexts including Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and colorectal cancer, with particular emphasis on how dietary interventions like exclusive enteral nutrition affect immune responses. There's also growing interest in technological applications for immunology education, as evidenced by his recent work on virtual reality in teaching.

Professor Milling maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across immunology, gastroenterology, and microbiology fields. His laboratory appears to focus on both basic immunological mechanisms and translational applications for inflammatory conditions.