PhD

Other Academic Staff, AII - Infectious Diseases Affiliatie UvA Other Academic Staff, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism Other Academic Staff, Amsterdam Reproduction & Development (AR&D) Research Associate, Pediatrics Other Academic Staff, Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research Assistant Professor, Tytgat Institute for Liver and Intestinal Research

Specialization

Focus of research

The research of Dr. Bruno Sovran focusses on studying the role of the microbiome and its metabolites in intestinal health and disease. In this context, Dr. Sovran studies Tryptophan metabolites in early life intestinal failures such as sepsis and Necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants, as well as pediatric IBD/IBS and intestinal post-operative complications (anastomotic leak).

  • Identification of microbial and metabolic signatures

  • Mechanistic studies with human intestinal organoid systems

  • Epithelial barrier function

  • In vivo models

Gastroenterology