Thierry Hennet

Thierry Hennet is a Professor and Head of the Glycosylation research team at the University of Zurich. His work focuses on the complex roles of glycosylation in protein function, intestinal inflammation, and diseases such as Crohn's disease, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches including microbial glycans and host-pathogen interactions.

• Investigates glycosylation's role in intestinal inflammation and microbiota dynamics
• Studies collagen glycosylation's impact on tissue scaffolding and diseases
• Explores carbohydrate-specific immune responses and neonatal immunity
• Develops methodologies for glycan analysis and glycoproteomic studies
• Examines glycosylation in giant viruses (Mimiviridae) and their host interactions

Methodological approaches include CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, and glycoproteomic analysis. His research bridges glycobiology with immunology, microbiology, and structural biology to address critical gaps in understanding glycan functions.