Inge Kortekaas

Inge Kortekaas is a Researcher at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the Department of Dermatology and the Vitality Research Group. Her primary role is as a Postdoctoral Researcher focusing on immunological mechanisms in atopic dermatitis and IgE-mediated autoimmunity. She holds dual affiliations within Gerontology and Dermatology, reflecting her interdisciplinary research on skin-related immune processes and their aging-related implications.

Education & Research Interests: Dr. Kortekaas holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Her research integrates clinical immunology, skin biology, and autoimmunity, with a focus on IgE autoantibodies in atopic dermatitis pathogenesis. She leads projects like the European Network for IgE-Mediated Autoimmunity (OZR4386) and contributes to initiatives such as the 3D-CELLMAP imaging project (HERC66).

Publications & Awards: With 1660 citations and an h-index of 18, her work spans over 70 publications. Notable achievements include the 2021 AbbVie Research Grant and multiple Best Poster awards (2013, 2017). Recent articles explore dupilumab efficacy across geographic groups and transcutaneous drug delivery via skin models.

Grants & Supervision: She co-leads FWO-funded projects on immune-mediated skin diseases and autoreactive T cells. Supervised master’s theses include studies on skin models for atopic dermatitis drug testing. Active in conferences like EAACI Annual Congress and ENIGMA meetings, she bridges clinical practice and academic research.

Labs & Teams: Core member of the Vitality Research Group and collaborates with the Dermatology department’s research retreats. Engages in cross-disciplinary projects like the 3D-CELLMAP initiative, advancing protein imaging techniques for tissue analysis.