Claudia Traidl-hoffmann

Professor Traidl-Hoffmann (b. 1970) investigates human-environment interactions focussing on allergic diseases. Her research contributes to our understanding how environmental factors act on the body’s epithelial and immunological interface.

The first step in this research involves the definition and detailed characterization of the environment (exposome) and the effect on the human body (human biomonitoring and reactome analysis). Identified environmental factors are then further characterised with respect to function and signalling in complex human in vitro and in vivo systems. A detailed understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying human-environment interactions makes it possible to identify risk factors, develop prevention strategies and identify target structures for therapies.