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Xander de Haan is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in molecular biology of influenza viruses. His research focuses on the interactions between viruses and sialoside receptors, exploring the implications for viral pathogenesis and tropism. He employs recombinant soluble mimics of envelope glycoproteins, specifically hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), to study virus-receptor interactions through various binding assays. In addition, he has expanded his research scope to include paramyxoviruses and their glycan receptors. De Haan is also dedicated to the development of antiviral drugs and innovative vaccines targeting influenza virus and other pathogens. He has over 20 years of experience studying coronaviruses, focusing on how these viruses interact with host cells during entry, replication, and assembly. In 2020 and 2021, he served as a curator for the COVID-19 Research Registry of the American Society for Microbiology.
Department of Psychology