Elin Kersten

Elin Kersten is a researcher at the University of Groningen's School of Medical Sciences, specializing in pediatric allergy and respiratory conditions. Her work focuses on genomic and epigenomic mechanisms in allergic diseases, particularly through genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and pharmacogenomic approaches to childhood asthma treatment.

• Active in clinical trial meta-analyses
• Expert in epigenetic effects of prenatal exposures
• Key contributor to food allergy genetics research

Research output includes high-impact publications in Allergy and Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, with recurring themes in:

• ADRB2 pharmacogenomics
• Epigenetic biomarkers
• Cross-phenotype allergy genetics

Professional activities include:

• Session chair at Dutch Lung Congress (2024)
• PhD examining committee member
• Scientific committee participation at Bronchitis XI conference