Biography

Dr. Kündig is a distinguished leader in academic medicine, currently serving as Director of the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and Full Professor of Dermatology and Allergology at the University of Zurich. With over three decades of experience spanning clinical care, translational research, and institutional leadership, he brings a unique blend of scientific rigor, operational excellence, and strategic vision.

Dr. Kündig’s career is marked by pioneering contributions to immunodermatology, particularly in the development of intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT), which has significantly reduced treatment durations for allergy patients. His research group has also advanced preclinical models for cancer immunotherapy and allergen-specific monoclonal antibodies.

As a department head, Dr. Kündig has overseen substantial resources and complex clinical operations, leading initiatives in patient-centered care, including the integration of self-help programs to enhance health literacy. His leadership has positioned USZ’s dermatology clinic as a national and international reference center, reflecting his ability to elevate institutional performance and reputation.

Dr. Kündig’s governance experience includes board roles in the Swiss Society for Dermatology & Venereology and the European Dermatology Forum. As well, he is a recipient of the Swiss Technology Award and the Georg-Friedrich Götz Prize. Prof. Kündig has an M.D. from the University of Zürich.