Tineke M. van Doorn

Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute

Tineke M. van Doorn's research has made significant contributions to the fields of fungal biology and immunology. Recent studies have identified hydrophilins in the filamentous fungus Neosartorya fischeri (Aspergillus fischeri) that exhibit protective activity against various types of microbial water stress, providing new insights into the mechanisms underlying fungal pathogenesis. Additionally, van Doorn's team has described Aspergillus felis sp. nov., a novel species emerging as an invasive agent of aspergillosis in humans, cats, and dogs, highlighting the need for improved diagnostic tools and treatments to combat this growing public health concern.