Sasha Zhernakova appointed Associate professsor

Alexandra (Sasha) Zhernakova, PhD, MD, has been appointed an associate professor per 1 April 2017. Her research field covers the genetic and environmental factors involved in the development of autoimmune and gastrointestinal diseases and of ageing.

The Management Team and department warmly congratulate Sasha with this major achievement!

She was recently awarded an ERC Starting grant to study “ The role of the virome in shaping the gut ecosystem during the first year of life” more
See also her webpage