Post-doctoral researcher in the group of Dr. S.A.J. Zaat at the laboratorium of experimental bacteriology, department of medical microbiology, Amsterdam UMC (location AMC) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Research focus: Biomaterial-associated infections and novel antimicrobial strategies Infections of biomedical devices, or “biomaterials” (catheters, prosthetic heart valves, implants), are a major and increasing problem in modern medicine, especially in view of the increase in antibiotic resistance. Bacterial, biomaterial, and host-responses involved in the pathogenesis are subject of studies, in order to find novel approaches for treatment and prevention.
Academic Medical Center | University of Amsterdam
Room L1-116
Meibergdreef 9
1105 AZ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
The AMiCI service developed from the COST Action aimed to evaluate the impact of AMC in healthcare.