Simon Blank

Simon Blank is an Associate Professor in Experimental Medicine at the Technical University of Munich's Faculty of Medicine, and Principal Investigator of the Molecular & Translational Allergology group at Helmholtz Munich. His research focuses on allergen-specific immunotherapy and allergy diagnostics, particularly for Hymenoptera venom allergy.

• 2023: Associate Professor at TUM
• 2017: Habilitation at TUM
• 2013: PI at Helmholtz Munich
• 2005-2009: PhD at University of Hamburg

His work combines recombinant allergen development with immunological tolerance analysis, aiming to translate findings into clinical applications like:

• Immunomodulatory adjuvants
• Diagnostic biomarkers
• mRNA-based vaccine platforms

Scientific contributions include:

• Editorial roles at Scientific Reports and Toxins
• Membership in Helmholtz Immunology & Inflammation Initiative
• Leadership in EAACI Allergy Diagnosis Interest Group

Publications demonstrate sustained excellence in molecular allergology, with particular emphasis on:

• Experimental immunotherapy models
• Component-resolved diagnostics
• Venom allergen characterization
• Immune response profiling