Daisy Vanrompay
Director of the Laboratory of Immunology and Animal Biotechnology
Ghent University - provaxs
Ghent, Belgium
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About me
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Graduated as Doctor in Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from Ghent University
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Appointed Professor in Immunology and Animal Biotechnology at Ghent University in 2000
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Director of the Laboratory of Immunology and Animal Biotechnology at Ghent University
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Director of the National Diagnostic Reference Laboratory for infections caused by Chlamydia psittaci in humans
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Member of PROVAXS (UGent Center for Strategic Prophylaxis and Vaccine Development), BLUEGENT (aquaculture and Blue Life Sciences business development center), and the UGent One Health research consortium
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Research focuses on molecular diagnostics for bacterial pathogens in humans and animals, pathogenesis of bacterial infections, and mechanisms of protective mucosal immunity
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Main research areas include infections caused by Chlamydia in humans and animals, Escherichia coli in ruminants and chickens, and aquatic pathogens such as Vibrio, Aeromonas, and Providencia
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Uses in vitro and in vivo models to study host–bacterium interactions and develop innovative diagnostics and preventive tools, including virulence blockers, antimicrobials, probiotics, and vaccines
Speaker sessions (1)
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
09:30 - 11:00
Workshop: Research with impact - Discoveries Leading to Products
This session explores how academic discoveries can effectively translate into practical animal health solutions