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Welcome Mish-Al Barday & Andrew Redfern as new PhD students

Welcome to new PhD students Mish-Al Barday and Andrew Redfern, who will study respiratory immunity and lung ultrasound in children with RTIs in South Africa.
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Royal visit to our airway mucus experiment – talking science with His Majesty the King

During The Young Academy’s 20th anniversary, Lilly Verhagen and student Erdem Uyanık led a mucus experiment for children — and King Willem-Alexander joined in.
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Podcast coming soon – Lilly Verhagen talks about PedResp research

Lilly Verhagen shares PedResp’s research on respiratory immunity in children in an upcoming podcast for the Foundation for Primary Immune Deficiencies.
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PedResp Group at the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases meeting in Bucharest

The PedResp group presented new findings at ESPID 2025 in Bucharest, including insights from the COVID-Kids and RISE studies on salivary markers and Saharan dust.
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Welcome Erdem to the PedResp group

Erdem joins the PedResp group as a bachelor’s intern, studying innate lymphoid cells in pediatric tonsils using multiplex fluorescence imaging.
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Lilly Verhagen joins The Young Academy

Lilly Verhagen joins The Young Academy (KNAW), where she will contribute to interdisciplinary science, communication, and support for early-career researchers.
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Welcome Lesego Rantho – New Technician in South Africa for the PedResp Group!

Lesego Rantho joins the PedResp group in South Africa as a technician on the Muco-Kids project, bringing expertise in molecular biology and biomarker research.
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Successful PhD defense: Mischa Koenen explores mucosal markers in paediatric respiratory infections

Mischa Koenen successfully defended her PhD on mucosal markers in paediatric respiratory infections. Her work advances early detection and personalised care.
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All participants enrolled – Approach study reaches milestone!

All 158 children have been enrolled in the Approach study on cotrimoxazole for recurrent respiratory infections. Results coming soon!
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Successful PhD defense of PedResp group member Daphne Peeters

Daphne Peeters successfully defended her PhD on recurrent respiratory tract infections in children. Discover her key findings and insights.
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Welcoming Myrthe Reiche to the PRINDOUT Project

Myrthe E. Reiche joins the PRINDOUT project as a postdoctoral researcher, focusing on the impact of maternal respiratory infections and immune activation on offspring development, bringing her expertise in cardiovascular immunology and B cell biology.
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Milestone in Caribbean healthcare collaboration

The CARE-SAFE project aligns Caribbean vaccinations with local virus patterns, revealing an earlier RSV season than in the Netherlands and enabling tailored healthcare solutions.
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Research Focus: Saharan Dust and Respiratory Diseases

Danique Huijbens begins her internship in Sint Maarten, studying how Saharan dust impacts respiratory diseases in children as part of the RISE-climate study, aiming to improve future interventions.
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A dynamic two days of insight and inspiration at the 2024 Vaccinology Masterclass

The 2024 Vaccinology Masterclass brought together professionals from various healthcare sectors for two inspiring days of knowledge exchange about the latest developments in vaccinology. Discover the highlights of this successful event combining in-person and online attendance.
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Kaylee Baan returns from her research adventure in St. Maarten

Kaylee Baan reflects on her internship researching respiratory infections in children in St. Maarten, sharing her professional growth and cultural experiences.
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Work of Paediatric Respiratory Infection & Immunity Group in (inter)national newspapers and TV!

Revolutionary research from the Paediatric Respiratory Infection & Immunity Group reveals saliva testing's superiority over blood tests in assessing childhood respiratory infections, garnering significant media attention across national platforms.
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Vacancy: postdoctoral position investigating respiratory infection immunity

This position is part of the PRINDOUT project, focused on understanding the impact of maternal respiratory infections and immune activation on offspring development, particularly in relation to neurodevelopmental disorders.
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PhD Student Receives KNAW Ter Meulen Grant

Geert van Weelden, PhD student in our group, has been awarded a KNAW Ter Meulen Grant to advance our COVID-Mucokids project in South Africa. This initiative, building upon the successful COVID-kids project, aims to start patient enrolment in the coming months.
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PRINDOUT project receives €1 million grant from ZonMW Open Competition

Our PRINDOUT project has been awarded a grant from ZonMW open competition. PRINDOUT focuses on understanding how respiratory infections during pregnancy, ranging from common colds to more severe respiratory infections, can impact the developing brain, cognition, and behavior of the unborn child.
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Nutri-Vac study: insights into vaccine immunity and nutrition in South African children published

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our Nutri-Vac paper, shedding light on the impact of nutritional status on vaccine-induced immunity in children living in South Africa. The Nutri-Vac project, which commenced in August 2018 and concluded in April 2024, has been a collaborative effort between teams in South Africa and the Netherlands.
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Daphne Peeters’ PhD manuscript approved: Recurrent respiratory tract infections in children – Epidemiology, treatment and parents’ perceptions

Exciting news! Daphne Peeters' PhD manuscript has been approved, offering insights into critical aspects of paediatric recurrent respiratory tract infections. A key part of Daphne's work is her investigation into pediatric pneumonia, particularly among children admitted to intensive care units across Europe.
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