Pierre-Yves Von der Weid

The lymphatic system is composed of a dense network of lymphatic vessels, which plays vital roles in physiological processes such as tissue fluid homeostasis, transport of antigens and immune cells to and from lymphoid tissue, transport and distribution through the body of fat absorbed by the small intestine. The first two functions are critically important during inflammation to minimize the associated edema and initiate an adequate immune response. Using pharmacological, electrophysiological and biochemical approaches, my research program focuses primarily on improving our understanding of the physiology of lymphatic vessels, the mechanisms by which they propel lymph and how these mechanisms are altered during inflammation. To help us achieving our research objectives, we initiated several collaborations with researchers from the United States and other members of the Inflammation Research Network and the Smooth Muscle Research Group.

Administrative Assistant

Barbara Chyz
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