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| Elena Monzel receivied her Bachelor's degree in biosciences from TU Kaiserslautern. She later completed her Master’s degree in biomedical sciences at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, specializing in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism, with a focus on metabolic health and clinical studies. Her Master’s thesis investigated the interplay between the gut microbiome and metabolic health in individuals with obesity.At the LIH, she is a PhD student within the NextImmune2 doctoral training programme. Her current work focuses on the interplay between dietary fiber, the gut microbiome and the immune system. |
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Biomedical Sciences, Specialisation: Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism, Maastricht University
Aug 2020 → Aug 2022
Award Date: 31 Jul 2022
Bachelor, Biosciences, Technische Universität Kaiserslautern
Oct 2016 → Mar 2020
Award Date: 1 Mar 2020
External positions
PhD Student, University of Luxembourg
1 Feb 2023 → 31 Jan 2027
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Projects
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Nextimmune-2 (Elena Monzel): Dietary fiber, the gut microbiome and the immune system
Desai, M. (PI) & Monzel, E. (PhD Student)
FNR - Fonds National de la Recherche
1/02/23 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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Navigating the duality of Akkermansia muciniphila
Grant, E. T., Monzel, E. & Desai, M. S., 5 Jan 2026, In: Nature Microbiology. 11, 1, p. 20-30 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
20 Citations (Scopus) -
2′-Fucosyllactose supplementation results in a transient improvement in gut microbial resilience after vancomycin use in adults with overweight or obesity: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention
Vliex, L. M. M., Barnett, D., Monzel, E., Nauta, A., Oudhuis, G. J., Fassarella, M., Holst, J. J., Zoetendal, E. G., Penders, J. & Blaak, E. E., 31 Dec 2025, In: Gut Microbes. 17, 1, 2580693.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Temporary dietary fiber depletion prompts rapid and lasting gut microbiota restructuring in mice
Rous, C., Cadiou, J., Yazbek, H., Monzel, E., Desai, M. S., Doré, J., van de Guchte, M. & Mondot, S., 4 Mar 2025, In: Microbiology spectrum. 13, 3, 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Bacterial small RNA makes a big impact for gut colonization
Monzel, E. & Desai, M. S., 13 Nov 2024, In: Cell Host and Microbe. 32, 11, p. 1875-1877 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Efficacy of a fish hydrolysate supplement on sleep quality: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical trial
Eckert, F., Meyer, N., Monzel, E., Bouvret, E., Chataigner, M. & Hellhammer, J., Apr 2024, In: Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 60, p. 48-58 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus)