Torsten Zuberbier
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Torsten Zuberbier is a German dermatologist and allergologist.
(secondary school education) in 1981, Torsten Zuberbier studied medicine at Free University of Berlin
from 1983 to 1990. From 1990 to 1994, he completed his specialist training in the Department of Dermatology at the Virchow Clinic in Berlin
, where he also became a senior physician
in 1995 and qualified as a professor
in 1996 with his work on the topic of differentiation and functional relations in human mast cells. In 1996 he was named head of the allergy
section at the Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the Charité
Berlin. In September 2001, he was appointed to an extraordinary professorship. In 2003, he was named to a foundation professorship (level C4) for research on the effects of allergies and in the same year he became head of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) at the Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the Charité.
Zuberbier’s clinical research focuses on urticaria
, neurodermatitis, respiratory and food allergies and allergic rhinitis
. He is assistant editor of the Journal of the German Dermatologic Society and a member of the scientific advisory board of the Allergo Journal.
Zuberbier is married and has two children.
Scientific career
After completing his AbiturAbitur
Abitur is a designation used in Germany, Finland and Estonia for final exams that pupils take at the end of their secondary education, usually after 12 or 13 years of schooling, see also for Germany Abitur after twelve years.The Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, often referred to as...
(secondary school education) in 1981, Torsten Zuberbier studied medicine at Free University of Berlin
Free University of Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin is one of the leading and most prestigious research universities in Germany and continental Europe. It distinguishes itself through its modern and international character. It is the largest of the four universities in Berlin. Research at the university is focused on the...
from 1983 to 1990. From 1990 to 1994, he completed his specialist training in the Department of Dermatology at the Virchow Clinic in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, where he also became a senior physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
in 1995 and qualified as a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
in 1996 with his work on the topic of differentiation and functional relations in human mast cells. In 1996 he was named head of the allergy
Allergy
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid...
section at the Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the Charité
Charité
The Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is the medical school for both the Humboldt University and the Free University of Berlin. After the merger with their fourth campus in 2003, the Charité is one of the largest university hospitals in Europe....
Berlin. In September 2001, he was appointed to an extraordinary professorship. In 2003, he was named to a foundation professorship (level C4) for research on the effects of allergies and in the same year he became head of the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF) at the Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at the Charité.
Zuberbier’s clinical research focuses on urticaria
Urticaria
Urticaria is a kind of skin rash notable for pale red, raised, itchy bumps. Hives is frequently caused by allergic reactions; however, there are many non-allergic causes...
, neurodermatitis, respiratory and food allergies and allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis, also known as pollenosis or hay fever, is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways.It occurs when an allergen, such as pollen, dust or animal dander is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system...
. He is assistant editor of the Journal of the German Dermatologic Society and a member of the scientific advisory board of the Allergo Journal.
Zuberbier is married and has two children.
Selected publications
- Torsten Zuberbier, Clive Grattan, Marcus Maurer eds.: Urticaria and Angioedema. Springer: Heidelberg, 2010.
- Henz BM, Zuberbier T, Grabbe J (Hrsg.): Urtikaria - Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie. Springer, Berlin 1996
- Sterry W, Sterry G, Zuberbier T (eds.): Tagebuch Allergie. Blackwell, Berlin 1996
- Henz BM, Zuberbier T, Grabbe J, Monroe E (eds.): Urticaria - Clinical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Aspects. Springer, Berlin 1998
- Torsten Zuberbier: Einfluss von exogenen Gangliosiden auf die Freisetzung von Histamin und Leukotrien C 4 aus menschlichen Leukozyten. Dissertation, Freie Universität Berlin, 1992
Professional affiliations
- Global Allergy and Asthma European Network GA²LENGA²LEN, is a consortium of leading European research centres specialized in allergic diseases, which include asthma. Funded by the European Union under the 6th Framework Programme, GA²LEN addresses the growing public health concern of allergic diseases....
– Network of Excellence (Secretary General) - German Society for Allergology and Clinical Immunology (DGAKI) (Member of the Board)
- Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Allergy Portal of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Bundesministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Verbraucherschutz(BMELV)
- European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), Dermatology Section
- Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) (Board of Directors)
- Communication Council, Special Committee: Allergy Diagnosis, of the World Allergy Organisation (WAO)