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Karin Strijbis is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University, focusing on the interactions between commensal and pathogenic bacteria with mucosal surfaces in the human body. Her research delves into the complex defense systems of the mucus layer, which includes secreted mucins and various defense proteins. Strijbis explores how transmembrane mucins, such as MUC1, MUC3, and others, play crucial roles in immune responses, cellular migration, and wound healing, particularly in relation to diseases like cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Her work aims to uncover the molecular mechanisms behind bacteria-mucin interactions and their implications for health and disease, utilizing advanced infection models. Through her investigations, she addresses significant issues related to pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella enterica and Campylobacter jejuni and their effects on the mucosal barrier. Strijbis is committed to enhancing our understanding of these interactions in both the intestinal and respiratory tracts.
Department of Psychology