Growth & Metabolism
Her research examines how severe malnutrition and acute illness affect metabolism, body composition, nutritional recovery and childhood growth.
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Dr Céline Bourdon, PhD
Nutrition, Metabolism & Global Child Health Researcher
Nutrition, metabolism, childhood growth, biomarkers and biological mechanisms of severe malnutrition.
Professional profile
Dr Céline Bourdon is a nutrition and metabolism researcher focused on the biological mechanisms influencing growth, recovery and survival among children affected by acute illness and malnutrition. She completed her PhD at the University of Amsterdam in 2024 with the thesis Growth and Metabolism in Children with Acute Illness and Malnutrition, within a collaborative programme involving Amsterdam UMC, the University of Toronto and global child-health researchers.
Inflammation & Mortality
Her publication portfolio includes systemic inflammation and metabolic disturbances associated with mortality among severely malnourished children.
Intestinal & Pancreatic Function
She studies intestinal health, pancreatic dysfunction and physiological processes that may explain differences in treatment response and recovery.
CHAIN Network Research
Within CHAIN, she helps integrate clinical, nutritional, biological and social information to understand why some acutely ill children recover while others remain at risk of mortality or poor growth.
Biomarkers & Multi-Omics
Her work links clinical observation with laboratory measurements, biomarkers and advanced biological data rather than relying only on weight or MUAC.
Translational Nutrition
Her research ranges from mechanistic laboratory studies to clinical and longitudinal research intended to identify actionable pathways for better care.