The Allergy and Clinical Immunology Research Group is a dynamic, clinical-translational research unit within the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Transplantation (Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven), closely linked to UZ Leuven. Our aim is to translate immunological insights directly into improved diagnostics and treatment for patients with allergies and immunological disorders.
The group conducts multidisciplinary research into food, drug and insect venom allergies, mastocytosis and mechanisms of immunological tolerance. We work with unique patient cohorts, innovative laboratory techniques and a strong clinical foundation.

Project

As part of the IMPrOVeIT project (Improving Occupational Venom ImmunoTherapy), our research group is looking for a motivated PhD student to conduct research into occupational insect venom allergy, with a particular focus on bumblebee venom. This project is being carried out in close collaboration with Biobest, an i...