Matthias Zilbauer

Matthias Zilbauer completed his medical training and obtained his MD degree from the University of Mainz, Germany and obtained a PhD in mucosal immunology from the Institute of Child Health at University College London (UCL, UK) investigating innate immunity of the intestinal epithelium. Matthias completed his clinical training in paediatrics as well as paediatric gastroenterology following training in several leading international centres based in the UK and Germany. In 2013, Matthias was appointed University Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Gastroenterology the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals. Supported by an MRC New Investigator Research Award, Matthias established his research group with a focus on the role of epigenetic mechanisms in regulating intestinal epithelial stem-cell function in health, development, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. In 2022 Matthias joined the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute as a group leader. In 2023 he was named Clinical Professor of Paediatric Gastroenterology.