Thijs Kuiken

Prof. Thijs Kuiken is a Full Professor in Virology at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on viral diseases, particularly avian influenza, coronaviruses, and zoonotic pathogens. He leads studies on virus transmission, pathogenesis in animal models, and One Health approaches to infectious disease surveillance.

Key research interests include understanding virus-host interactions, evaluating outbreak responses in wildlife, and developing preventive strategies for emerging pathogens. Kuiken has contributed to high-impact studies on SARS-CoV-2 neuroinvasion in ferrets, rabies virus strain comparisons, and canine distemper outbreaks in urban fox populations.

His work integrates virology, immunology, and epidemiology, emphasizing translational outcomes for public and veterinary health. Over 267 research outputs and 13 supervised works reflect his prolific academic contributions.