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Thao-Thy Pham (Thy) is a biomedical researcher driven by a deep commitment to improving global health and exploring the unknown. With over ten years of experience in tropical immunology, she has developed extensive expertise in the immunopathology of parasitic diseases. Her PhD focused on malaria immunology using both in vivo and in vitro models, and her current research investigates host–parasite interactions in clinical Leishmania infections, with a particular focus on T-cell responses.
Her current work is conducted in close collaboration with Ethiopian partners and is embedded within capacity-strengthening initiatives to foster sustainable research environments. Current studies span from fundamental single-cell and spatial transcriptomic analyses to translational research testing new vaccine candidate targets.
As part of the ITM Leishmania Centre (link), Thy is recognized for her strong organizational and communication skills, which contribute to positive, collaborative, and productive work environments. Her attentive supervision, proactive mindset, and adaptability enable efficient troubleshooting and effective team coordination.
Education/Academic qualification
Malaria Immunology, PhD in Biomedical Sciences, The pathogenic role of hemozoin and endothelial activation in malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome, KU Leuven
Aug-2014 → May-2020
Fundamental research, Master in Biomedical Sciences, Master thesis: Hemozoin in the mouse model for malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome, KU Leuven
Sept-2012 → Jun-2014
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven
Sept-2009 → Sept-2012
Keywords
- B500-immunology
- B780-tropical-medicine
- Leishmaniasis
- Malaria
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A framework to deduce the convoluted repertoire and epitope hierarchy of human T cell responses in visceral leishmaniasis: patient meets in silico
de Vrij, N., van Griensven, J., Adriaensen, W., Laukens, K., Cuypers, B., Cuypers, B. & Pham, T.
3/11/20 → 18/06/25
Project: PhD-project
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No distinct cytokine, chemokine, and growth factor blood profile associated with Monkeypox virus clade IIb infected patients
Bangwen, E., Berens-Riha, N., de Vrij, N., Ceulemans, A., Brosius, I., De Vos, E., Pham, TT., Bottieau, E., van Griensven, J., Netongo, PM., Van Esbroeck, M., Vercauteren, K., Van Dijck, C., Adriaensen, W. & Liesenborghs, L., 2025, In: Journal of Medical Virology. 97, 4, 11 p., e70320.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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A preliminary indication that HLA-A*03:01 may be associated with visceral leishmaniasis development in people living with HIV in Ethiopia
de Vrij, N., Vandoren, R., Ramadan, K., Van Hul, A., Ceulemans, A., Kassa, M., Melkamu, R., Yeshanew, A., Bogale, T., Beyene, H., Sisay, K., Kibret, A., Mersha, D., Cuypers, WL., Vogt, F., van Henten, S., Ritmeijer, K., Pham, TT., Meysman, P., Laukens, K., & 5 others, 2024, In: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 18, 9, 17 p., e0012000.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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Aspecific binding of anti-NK1.1 antibodies on myeloid cells in an experimental model for malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome
Pollenus, E., Prenen, F., Possemiers, H., Knoops, S., Mitera, T., Lamote, J., De Visscher, A., Vandermosten, L., Pham, TT., Matthys, P. & van den Steen, P., 2024, In: Malaria Journal. 23, 1, 13 p., 110.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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NK cells contribute to the resolution of experimental malaria-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome after antimalarial treatment
Pollenus, E., Possemiers, H., Knoops, S., Prenen, F., Vandermosten, L., Pham, TT., Buysrogge, L., Matthys, P. & van den Steen, PE., 2024, In: Frontiers in Immunology. 15, 19 p., 1433904.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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Persistent T cell unresponsiveness associated with chronic visceral leishmaniasis in HIV-coinfected patients
de Vrij, N., Pollmann, J., Rezende, AM., Ibarra-Meneses, AV., Pham, TT., Hailemichael, W., Kassa, M., Bogale, T., Melkamu, R., Yeshanew, A., Mohammed, R., Diro, E., Maes, I., Domagalska, MA., Landuyt, H., Vogt, F., van Henten, S., Laukens, K., Cuypers, B., Meysman, P., & 7 others, 2024, In: Communications biology. 7, 1, 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article › peer-review
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