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Clinical Microbiology

The Clinical Microbiology group studies the role of the gut microbiota in the gut-immune-brain-axis, mostly in population and patient cohorts. The ultimate aim is to develop non-pharmacological (co-)treatments, such as dietary strategies or probiotics, to protect mental health, reduce symptoms and support pharmacological treatment efficacy.

Head of department
Dr. Mirjam Bloemendaal
+49 231 1084-246
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Ardeystr. 67
44139 Dortmund

Dr. Mirjam Bloemendaal

Group Leader

Current projects

  • Signatures of depression treatment response in the gut microbiome
  • Impact of S/NSRIs on in vitro bacterial growth in responders versus non-responders
  • Robust associations between the gut microbiome and stressor resilience over time?
  • Effect of colchicine on the gut microbiome of obese women with heightened CRP levels
  • How does the gut microbiome contribute to the effect of probiotics on episodic memory?