Marjolein van Egmond

Professor of Oncology and Inflammation at Amsterdam University Medical Center

The research group of Dr. van Egmond studies antibody activation of innate myeloid immune cells, i.e. macrophages and neutrophils, with emphasis on understanding the role of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in physiology and pathology.  Her research focuses specifically on (1) the contribution of abnormal antibody responses to chronic inflammation and autoimmunity and (2) monoclonal antibody therapy of cancer. Dr. van Egmond’s research is highly translational and she has a cross appointment with the Department of Surgery and the Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, to facilitate the rapid progression of pre-clinical findings into clinical applications.