PD Dr. med. Thomas Volz

operative dermatology, general clinical dermatology, acne inversa

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of acne inversa (hidradenitis suppurativa)

About the doctor

PD Dr. med. Thomas Volz is a highly qualified dermatologist specializing in operative dermatology and clinical dermatology. With an impressive career that includes a doctorate magna cum laude and a habilitation, Dr. Volz has numerous scientific publications focusing on atopic dermatitis, innate immune system, and cutaneous bacteria. His expertise in the Department of Acne Inversa at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich makes him a key figure in the field. Research priorities: Innate immunity at interface organs, induction of tolerance and immunity by microbial associated molecular patterns. Role of the innate immune system and the cutaneous microbiome in acne inversa. Having received multiple awards for his research and teaching, Dr. Volz is recognized for his contributions to dermatological research and leadership. His active involvement in various dermatological societies and role as President of the German Society for Dermatosurgery showcase his commitment to advancing the field. With a passion for innovative treatments and a wealth of experience, Dr. Volz is dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients.

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

Medical studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen (1996-2003)
Doctorate at the Children's Hospital of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen on "Definition of the HLA-DQ4 peptide binding motif using combinatorial peptide libraries" (magna cum laude)
2012 Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology
2014 Acquisition of the additional qualification in phlebology
2020 Habilitation at the Technical University of Munich

Experience

2004-2014 Assistant Doctor and Post-Doc at the University Dermatology Clinic Tübingen
Since 2014 Senior physician specializing in dermatosurgery at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Dermatology and Allergology at the Technical University of Munich

Awards & Memberships

Working Group for Dermatological Research (ADF)
German Society for Dermatosurgery (DGDC)
European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)
German Dermatological Society (DDG)
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV)
Award of the German Association for Dermatological Research (ADF) for translational research in dermatology (2008)
Invitation of the ESDR as a participant in the “Academy for Future Leaders in Dermatology” in Barcelona (2012)
Travel scholarship from the European Society for Dermatological Research (2013)
Atopic Dermatitis Research Prize of the Pro Derma Foundation (2015)
Young Talent Award for Teaching at the Medical Faculty of the Technical University of Munich (2016)
ADF/ECARF Award for European Allergy Research (2016)
Conference Secretary "DDG compact & practical", 2018, Stuttgart
Conference Secretary 50th Conference of the German Dermatological Society 2019, Berlin
Election to the Board of the German Society for Dermatosurgery (2021)
Teaching Award "Lecturer of the Year 2022" in the category "Best Lecture" (3rd place)
President of the German Society for Dermatosurgery (DGDC eV) since 2023
Ad hoc reviewer for Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, Immunity, Inflammation and Disease, Journal of the German Dermatological Society
Abstract Reviewer for the Annual Meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR)