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Hans Nauwynck

Hans Nauwynck

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Animal Science and Veterinary
Belgium
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Animal Science and Veterinary

D-Index
87
Citations
27710
World Ranking
42
National Ranking
1

Immunology

D-Index
87
Citations
27809
World Ranking
1209
National Ranking
14

Medicine

D-Index
87
Citations
27765
World Ranking
13644
National Ranking
169

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Animal Science and Veterinary in Belgium Leader Award

Overview

Hans Nauwynck is affiliated with Ghent University in Belgium and has a substantial body of research primarily centered on medicine and agricultural and biological sciences. Their contributions cover multiple subfields such as infectious diseases, animal science and zoology, immunology, agronomy and crop science, and epidemiology.

The researcher's main topics of work include studies on animal virus infections, viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology, animal disease management and epidemiology, vector-borne animal diseases, virus-based gene therapy research, viral infections and immunology research, and herpesvirus infections and treatments.

Hans Nauwynck has published numerous papers in respected scientific venues. Frequent publication outlets for their work include Veterinary Research, Viruses, Research Square, Journal of Virology, and Microbiology Spectrum.

Some of their recent papers are:

  • ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Arteriviridae 2021, 2021, Journal of General Virology
  • Type 2 inflammation in chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps: Another relevant endotype, 2020, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • A substantial neutrophilic inflammation as regular part of severe type 2 chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, 2020, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
  • The use of germicidal ultraviolet light, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and dry heat to decontaminate face masks and filtering respirators contaminated with a SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus, 2020, Journal of Hospital Infection
  • Organ-specific genome diversity of replication-competent SARS-CoV-2, 2021, Nature Communications

Hans Nauwynck has collaborated extensively with a number of researchers, including:

  • Sebastiaan Theuns
  • Nick Vereecke
  • Wim Van Den Broeck
  • Gerald Misinzo
  • Jean N. Hakizimana

Their multi-disciplinary research interests span veterinary virology, immunology, and epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting animals. This breadth reflects a focus on understanding disease mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions, and disease management strategies. The investigative work on viruses includes applications in gene therapy and studies on herpesvirus infections.

Hans Nauwynck's publication record and collaborative network indicate active engagement in advancing the understanding of animal infectious diseases with relevance to both agriculture and medicine sectors.

Best Publications

  • The pig: a model for human infectious diseases

    François Meurens;Artur Summerfield;Hans Nauwynck;Linda Saif

  • Minireview: Functions of the cumulus oophorus during oocyte maturation, ovulation, and fertilization.

    Sofie Tanghe;Ann Van Soom;Hans Nauwynck;Marc Coryn

  • A review on the morphology, molecular characterization, morphogenesis and pathogenesis of white spot syndrome virus

    C M Escobedo-Bonilla;V Alday-Sanz;M Wille;P Sorgeloos

  • Scavenger receptor CD163, a Jack-of-all-trades and potential target for cell-directed therapy.

    Hanne Van Gorp;Peter L. Delputte;Hans J. Nauwynck

  • Virus quantification and identification of cellular targets in the lungs and lymphoid tissues of pigs at different time intervals after inoculation with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV).

    X Duan;Hans Nauwynck;Maurice Pensaert

  • Involvement of sialoadhesin in entry of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus into porcine alveolar macrophages.

    Nathalie Vanderheijden;Peter L. Delputte;Herman W. Favoreel;Joël Vandekerckhove

  • Effects of origin and state of differentiation and activation of monocytes/macrophages on their susceptibility to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV).

    X Duan;Hans Nauwynck;Maurice Pensaert

  • DIFFERENTIAL PRODUCTION OF PROINFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES IN THE PIG LUNG DURING DIFFERENT RESPIRATORY VIRUS INFECTIONS : CORRELATIONS WITH PATHOGENICITY

    K. Van Reeth;G. Labarque;H. Nauwynck;M. Pensaert

  • Involvement of the Matrix Protein in Attachment of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus to a Heparinlike Receptor on Porcine Alveolar Macrophages

    Peter Delputte;Nathalie Vanderheijden;Hans Nauwynck;Maurice Pensaert

  • PCV-2 genotype definition and nomenclature

    J. Segales;A. Olvera;L. Grau-Roma;C. Charreyre

  • Sialoadhesin and CD163 join forces during entry of the porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus.

    Hanne Van Gorp;Wander Van Breedam;Peter L. Delputte;Hans J. Nauwynck

  • Effect of cellular changes and onset of humoral immunity on the replication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in the lungs of pigs.

    Geoffrey G. Labarque;Hans J. Nauwynck;Kristien Van Reeth;Maurice B. Pensaert

  • Evolutionary History of the Closely Related Group 2 Coronaviruses: Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus, Bovine Coronavirus, and Human Coronavirus OC43

    Leen Vijgen;Els Keyaerts;Philippe Lemey;Piet Maes

  • Pathogenesis and antigenic characterization of a new East European subtype 3 porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus isolate

    Uladzimir U Karniychuk;Marc Geldhof;Merijn Vanhee;Jan Van Doorsselaere

  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus entry into the porcine macrophage

    Wander Van Breedam;Peter L. Delputte;Hanne Van Gorp;Gerald Misinzo

  • Dual infections of feeder pigs with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus followed by porcine respiratory coronavirus or swine influenza virus: a clinical and virological study.

    Kristien Van Reeth;Hans Nauwynck;Maurice Pensaert

  • Correlation between the presence of neutralizing antibodies against porcine circovirus 2 (PCV2) and protection against replication of the virus and development of PCV2-associated disease

    Peter Meerts;Gerald Misinzo;David Lefebvre;Jens Nielsen

  • West Nile virus in the vertebrate world

    K. M. van der Meulen;M. B. Pensaert;H. J. Nauwynck

  • Porcine Arterivirus Infection of Alveolar Macrophages Is Mediated by Sialic Acid on the Virus

    Peter L. Delputte;Hans J. Nauwynck

  • Entry of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus into porcine alveolar macrophages via receptor-mediated endocytosis.

    H J Nauwynck;X Duan;H W Favoreel;P Van Oostveldt

  • Proinflammatory cytokines and viral respiratory disease in pigs.

    Kristien van Reeth;Hans Nauwynck

  • Cytoskeletal rearrangements and cell extensions induced by the US3 kinase of an alphaherpesvirus are associated with enhanced spread

    Herman W. Favoreel;Geert Van Minnebruggen;Dirk Adriaensen;Hans J. Nauwynck

  • Replication of avian, human and swine influenza viruses in porcine respiratory explants and association with sialic acid distribution

    Sjouke G M Van Poucke;John M Nicholls;Hans J Nauwynck;Kristien Van Reeth

  • The M/GP(5) glycoprotein complex of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus binds the sialoadhesin receptor in a sialic acid-dependent manner

    Wander Van Breedam;Hanne Van Gorp;Jiquan Q. Zhang;Paul R. Crocker

Frequent Co-Authors

Maurice Pensaert
Maurice Pensaert Ghent University
Ann Van Soom
Ann Van Soom Ghent University
Patrick Sorgeloos
Patrick Sorgeloos Ghent University
Dominiek Maes
Dominiek Maes Ghent University
Jelle Matthijnssens
Jelle Matthijnssens Rega Institute for Medical Research
Peter Bossier
Peter Bossier Ghent University
Thomas C. Mettenleiter
Thomas C. Mettenleiter Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut
Claus Bachert
Claus Bachert Karolinska Institute

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