Henry Kurniawan
@henrykurniawan
Experienced immunologist specializing in immunometabolism and neuroimmunology.
LuxembourgWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced immunologist trained in immunometabolism with a strong focus on in vivo models, metabolomic analysis, and translational immunology. I have held postdoctoral roles investigating T cell metabolic checkpoints in cancer and microglial metabolism in Parkinson's disease midbrain organoids.
My research accomplishments include multiple first/senior-author publications in high-impact journals (Cell Metabolism, Nature Metabolism, Cell Reports) and competitive awards such as travel grants and nomination to represent Luxembourg at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting. I am proficient in advanced laboratory techniques including metabolomics, isotope tracing, flow cytometry, RNA-seq, and a broad array of molecular biology approaches.
I am a diligent, self-motivated team player pursuing opportunities at the intersection of neuroimmunology and stem cells, aiming to apply my expertise in immune homeostasis, T cell and microglia metabolism, and translational models to impactful biomedical research.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Postdoctoral Fellow
Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Investigating LRRK2-driven alterations in microglia metabolism using PD midbrain organoids to elucidate neuroimmunological mechanisms; applying in vivo and metabolomic assays to characterize metabolic phenotypes.
LHPostdoctoral Fellow
Luxembourg Institute of Health
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Studied metabolic checkpoints regulating CD4+ T cell effector function in cancer, combining metabolomics, in vivo murine cancer models, and functional immunoassays to define metabolic control of immunity.
PhD Candidate
Southern Denmark University
Apr 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 11 months)
Researched how glutathione restricts serine metabolism to preserve regulatory T cell function, combining cellular immunology, metabolomics, and in vivo assays to elucidate mechanisms sustaining Treg homeostasis.
Graduate Research Intern
Laboratory of Translational Immunology
Nov 2014 - Aug 2015 (9 months)
Investigated immune development and cellular turnover in neonatal goats, conducting in vivo animal work and primary cell isolation with downstream FACS and molecular assays.
UUGraduate Research Intern
Utrecht University
Nov 2013 - Jul 2014 (8 months)
Performed mass-spectrometry-based secretome analysis of human granulocytes, executing protein isolation and tandem LC-MS/MS to profile secreted proteins.
UUUndergraduate Research Intern
Utrecht University
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012 (4 months)
Studied stress effects on female rat sexual behavior, performing in vivo behavioral assays and analysis to assess neurobehavioral outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LBLuxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroimmunology
2021 -
Activities and societies: Jens Schwamborn lab; in vivo models, metabolomics, organoid work.
Postdoctoral fellowship in neuroimmunology investigating LRRK2 effects on microglia metabolism in Parkinson's disease midbrain organoids.
LHLuxembourg Institute of Health
Postdoctoral Fellow, Immunometabolism
2020 - 2021
Activities and societies: Dirk Brenner lab; metabolomics, in vivo cancer models, flow cytometry.
Postdoctoral fellowship in immunometabolism studying metabolic checkpoints for T cell effector function in cancer.
UDUniversity of Southern Denmark
PhD, Experimental and Molecular Immunology
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: Luxembourg Institute of Health collaboration; metabolomics, in vivo mouse work, flow cytometry, molecular assays.
PhD in Health Sciences and Medicine focused on glutathione regulation of serine metabolism to preserve regulatory T cell function.
UUUtrecht University
Master of Science, Drug Innovation
2013 - 2015
Activities and societies: Utrecht Excellence Scholarship recipient; laboratory internships and research experience.
Master of Science in Drug Innovation covering drug development and related translational topics.
University College Utrecht
Bachelor of Science, Pre-medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Student committee membership; research internships.
Bachelor of Science in Pre-medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences providing foundational biomedical and pharmaceutical training.
FSFontys University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor, Information and Communication Technology
2008 - 2010
Activities and societies: Web editing and extracurricular activities.
Bachelor-level study in Information and Communication Technology.
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