Patrizia Stoitzner

Patrizia Stoitzner serves as Professor of Experimental Dermatology with a focus on Tumor Immunology and Vice Rector for Research and International Affairs at the Medical University of Innsbruck since October 2025, affiliated with the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology.

Educational background:

• Microbiology studies at University of Innsbruck
• Doctorate at University Department of Dermatology
• Habilitation in Immunology (2008)

Her research centers on dendritic cell biology within skin immunity, investigating how these cells trigger immune responses against skin cancer—particularly melanoma—to develop novel immunotherapies. Key focus areas include:

• Dendritic Cell Biology
• Skin Immunology
• Tumor Immunology
• Melanoma Immunotherapy
• Experimental Dermatology

Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in source material.

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Laboratory Leadership: Heads the Langerhans Cell Research Laboratory at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology since 2007, directing research on dendritic cell-based immunotherapies for skin cancer.