Dirk Schadendorf

Prof. Dirk Schadendorf is Director of the Clinic for Dermatology at University Hospital Essen. His work spans melanoma research, immunotherapy, and cancer genomics, with leadership in major clinical trials like COMBI-AD and KEYNOTE-054.

• Key affiliations: University Hospital Essen, PCAWG Consortium, ICGC/TCGA

Research interests focus on precision oncology through genomic analysis of melanoma, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and biomarker development. He contributes to international guidelines and explores mechanisms of drug resistance.

Scientific achievements include multiple Nature/Nature Communications publications on mutational signatures, chromothripsis, and immune evasion. His highly cited status (2022) underscores his impact in oncology research.