Andreas Wollenberg MD

Andreas Wollenberg is a dermatologist and allergist and Professor in the Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich, Germany. He is board-certified in dermatology and venereology and holds subspecialty certification in allergology, andrology, and infectious diseases. His research interests include immunobiology of dendritic cells in inflammatory skin diseases, infectious complications, topical immunomodulating therapy, and drug-induced skin toxicity. Professor Wollenberg has made a significant contribution to advancing the understanding of the central role of epidermal dendritic cells in the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. He has performed many clinical trials and translational research projects relating to atopic dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, graft-versus-host disease, and drug reactions and has coined the term ‘proactive therapy’ of atopic dermatitis. He is secretary of the EADV’s European Task Force on Atopic Dermatitis. He has authored more than 140 papers in peer-reviewed international journals.