Philippe Eigenmann

Professor Philippe Eigenmann, MD, is a leading expert in pediatric allergy and immunology, serving as Head of Pediatric Allergy at the University Hospitals of Geneva, Switzerland. He specializes in food allergy research, focusing on early-life allergy development and improved diagnostic methods.

Prof. Eigenmann trained in Switzerland and the USA, completing his pediatric allergy specialization at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Since 1996, he has led the Pediatric Allergy Unit at University Hospitals of Geneva, refining clinical approaches to allergy prevention and treatment. His research explores immune responses to food allergens, ensuring that children with allergies receive evidence-based care.

He has published over 200 articles in international scientific journals, contributing to global discussions on pediatric allergy and immunology. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, the leading journal in the field, and is on the Editorial Board of Allergy. His work integrates clinical expertise with translational research, shaping guidelines for allergy diagnosis and management.

Beyond his research, Prof. Eigenmann has held key leadership positions, including Chair of the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) section on Pediatrics and President of the Swiss Society for Allergy and Immunology. He is also Secretary of the EAACI-Clemens von Pirquet Foundation, promoting research and education in pediatric allergy and immunology.

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