Research

LUCID focuses on infectious disease research. This research encompasses parasitic diseases, as well as bacterial and viral infections, investigating host-pathogen interactions at the molecular, organismal, and population levels. Our work brings together researchers, physicians, and technicians dedicated to understanding and combating infectious diseases.

Focus Areas

Pathogens & Drugs

This focus area aims to enhance our understanding of pathogen biology and pathogen-host interactions at the molecular, cellular, tissue and organismal level.
Detect & Act

This focus area aims to improve detection of pathogens as well as host biomarkers in diagnostic settings, to enable timely patient treatment and infection control measurements at a global level.
Innovative Vaccinology

This focus area aims to improve the impact of vaccinations against infectious diseases worldwide, and to contribute to the development of novel vaccines against bacterial, parasitic and viral infections.
Microbiome & Health

The human microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microorganisms that colonise and interact with our body. The aim of this focus area is to assess how the microbiome determines health and disease.
Infection Immunology

Understanding host pathogen interaction is crucial in the combat against infectious diseases and forms the basis for novel (host directed) therapies and innovative vaccines.

Groups

Education

The scientific researchers and medical professionals of LUCID provide elective education on infectious diseases for LUMC students in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, and other study programs. Additionally, LUCID offers opportunities for internships and graduation projects for students in microbiological, (bio-)medical, or (molecular) biological fields of study at university or applied sciences (HBO) level.

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