Martin Metz

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Metz serves as Professor of Dermatology at the Institute of Allergology, Charité - University Medicine Berlin, and holds dual affiliation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP. He functions as Deputy Director, Head of Translational Research and Clinical Studies, and leads specialty outpatient clinics for pruritus at the Institute.

His medical education spans Free University of Berlin and Humboldt University of Berlin, with dermatology training completed at King’s College Hospital (London) and University of Mainz. Advanced experimental pathology training occurred at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre/Harvard Medical School (1997–98) and Stanford University (2004–06). He maintains board certification in Dermatology and Allergology.

Dr. Metz's research centers on mast cell biology and neuroimmunology, with emphasis on inflammatory pathways in innate immunity. His clinical-translational work focuses on mechanistic studies of pruritus (chronic itch) and mast cell-driven disorders like chronic urticaria and mastocytosis, aiming to develop targeted therapies for allergic and inflammatory skin conditions.

The Institute of Allergology operates as an integrated research-clinical hub with over 250 staff across basic research, translational pharmacology, clinical trials, and health services research divisions. It maintains strategic partnerships with Humboldt University, Freie Universität Berlin, and 15+ international institutions to advance diagnostic and therapeutic innovation for allergy patients.