Stephan TRAIDL
April 2024: update
During my time in the fellowship, I was privileged to deepen my knowledge in the fascinating fields of bioinformatics, multi-omics, Imaging mass cytometry, and OLINK. The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies significantly enhanced my skill set and research capabilities. I was based at the Brüggen Lab, which is renowned for its ambitious projects and welcoming atmosphere. The team was incredibly supportive and collaborative, fostering a productive environment where I could thrive and innovate. More than colleagues, I have found friends who have enriched this journey immeasurably.
Additionally, my experience in Davos, at the worldwide known center for allergy and dermatology research, was nothing short of inspiring. The city’s commitment to scientific excellence and its breathtaking surroundings made it an ideal place for both personal and professional growth. Enclosed is a photo of the beautiful city of Davos, which I hope captures the essence of the inspiring environment I had the pleasure to be a part of.
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a rewarding program. I look forward to contributing further to the international AD community.
July 2021
Since my medical studies and my MD thesis, I am fascinated by the complexity of atopic dermatitis. During my internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, USA, I learned a lot about the pathophysiology of this disease from Prof. Emma GUTTMAN-YASSKY. However, it is not just the manifoldness of the pathophysiology of AD but also the diversity of the patients that fascinates me. New therapeutic options such biologics and JAK inhibitors have improved the treatment of atopic dermatitis significantly, however, there is still a lot to do. There continues to be a multitude of patients that we are not able to treat. The patients we are not currently able to treat are the most important motivation for me to contribute to AD research.
Currently, I work as a clinician scientist at Hannover Medical School, Germany in Thomas WERFELS lab as well as a physician in the dermatology department. I am very grateful for the ISAD research fellowship and the opportunity to join Prof. Marie-Charlotte BRÜGGENS lab in Zurich and Davos, Switzerland. In the ISAD research project, we will apply cutting-edge approaches to explore the cutaneous immune response.