Thomas Kündig

Thomas Kündig is a Professor of Dermatology and Allergology and Director of the Dermatological Clinic at University Hospital Zurich (USZ). He also serves as Head of Research at the Dermatological Clinic and leads the Department of Dermatology, with expertise in Immunodermatology, Autoimmune Skin Diseases, and Inflammatory Skin Diseases (e.g., psoriasis, eczema). His career spans roles in translational research, clinical leadership, and experimental immunology.

• University: University of Zurich
• Department: Department of Dermatology

Research Focus: Translational research in immunology, allergology, and dermatology, particularly targeting autoimmune and inflammatory skin conditions. His work bridges clinical practice and experimental immunotherapy, aiming to advance treatments for complex dermatological disorders.

Awards: Recipient of the

• Georg-Friedrich Götz Prize (1999)
• Swiss Technology Award (2014)

Career Highlights: Appointed as full Professor in 2019, Associate Professor in Immunodermatology (2017), and leadership roles in research and clinical departments at USZ since 2006. His affiliations include major societies like the Swiss Society of Dermatology & Venereology (SGDV) and the European Association for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI).