Welcome Dr. Philip Gordts
The Department of Pathology welcomes Philip Gordts, PhD. Dr. Gordts has joined the Microbiology and Immunology Division as an Associate Professor.
Dr. Gordts is originally from Flanders, Belgium, where he was inspired by his two grandfathers, who were both physicians, to pursue translational research. Dr. Gordts completed his PhD in Human Genetics at KU Leuven, where he studied how lipoprotein receptor mutations influence atherosclerosis. He then pursued postdoctoral training in Dr. Jef Esko's lab at UC San Diego, investigating the role of macrophage proteoglycans in inflammatory diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis.
Dr. Gordts was drawn to the University of Utah because of its strong academic reputation, particularly in immunology, metabolism, and cardiovascular research. Outside of academics, Dr. Gordts was also drawn to the quality of life and access to the outdoors that Salt Lake City provided. The transition to Salt Lake City and the Department of Pathology has been smooth, and Dr. Gordts says that he is excited to be part of a community that values collaboration and scientific discovery. Dr. Gordts is also open to chatting about glycobiology, metabolism, or sharing tips on the best ski spots and restaurants.
