Amsterdam institute for Infection and Immunity

Supporting the system, curing the body

An unbalanced immune system is the basis for many diseases. The Amsterdam Institute for Infection and Immunity develops knowledge and expertise to prevent, diagnose or treat infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer.

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November 21, 2022 When the total is more than the sum of its parts: a collaboration between AII and the group of Prof. Wilfingseder

By combining the human in vitro 3D model of Prof. Wilfingseder’s group and the knowledge of the potent inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2 infection found by Prof. Geijtenbeek’s group the two groups were able to demonstrate that LMWH enoxaparin can be used to block the attachment of SARS-CoV-2 to nasal cells. This makes LMWH enoxaparin a suitable candidate for the prevention of SARS-CoV-2.

November 24, 2022 Ethical dilemmas surrounding testing of experimental Ebola vaccine in Uganda

November 22, 2022 Successful 5th AII PhD retreat

November 13, 2022 Melioidosis deserves a spot on the WHO list of neglected tropical diseases

November 7, 2022 Personalized Medicine for Severe Allergic Diseases

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You are a researcher appointed at Amsterdam UMC, VU Amsterdam, UvA, GGD, Sanquin en Reade
Your PI has embedded his or her research within AII
Your project fits within one of the three AII research programs

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November 25, 2022 Postdoc Modeling antimicrobial resistance

November 25, 2022 Research Analist in the field of Immunology

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The mission of the Amsterdam institute for Infection and Immunity (AII) is to develop knowledge and expertise to prevent, diagnose or treat infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases and cancer.

AII/CCA Mentorship program

AII and CCA has set up a mentoring program to couple researchers from all levels with more senior people. The ultimate goal of this program is to make sure everybody gets most out of their academic careers.

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Program AII TV - seminar series 2023. Webinar on tuesdays from 16:00 - 17:00 hrs.

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We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in.

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