Kotryna Simonyte

I am an Associate Professor (Docent) in Molecular Medicine with research focusing on the interplay between microbiota, immunity, and early-life environmental and nutritional factors, and how these shape the risk of allergies, inflammatory conditions, and other diseases later in life. My work spans large birth cohorts such as NorthPop and FLORA, clinical studies, and dietary interventions, including research in preterm infants. I work at the interface of clinical research, multi-omics, and advanced bioinformatics to understand biological mechanisms and identify early biomarkers. A key component of my research is the development and application of novel sequencing approaches, including nanopore technologies, for real-time analysis of microbial and immunological processes.