Prof. Nikolaos Papadopoulos

Professor of Allergy and Pediatric Allergy and Head of the Allergy Department at the 2nd Pediatric Clinic of the University of Athens, Greece.

Prof. Nikolaos Papadopoulos  specialized in Allergy
Country

Greece

Speciality
Allergy
Subspeciality
General Allergy & Immunology
Experience
36 years
Languages
English, Greek, Spanish

About the expert

Prof. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, a Professor of Allergy and Pediatric Allergy at the University of Athens, has over 30 years of experience in allergy and immunology. He holds Honorary Professorships at the University of Manchester, UK, and OPRI, Singapore. His research focuses on microbes and allergic inflammation, environmental interactions, and real-world evidence in clinical practice, contributing to over 500 publications with an h-index of 110. He has received numerous international awards, is Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Allergy, and actively leads global initiatives like PeARL to improve pediatric asthma management.

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    Prof. Nikolaos Papadopoulos is a renowned expert in Allergy and Pediatric Allergy with over 34 years of experience since graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 1989. He is a Professor at the University of Athens, leading the Allergy Department of the 2nd Pediatric Clinic, and holds Honorary Professorships at the University of Manchester, UK, and OPRI, Singapore. His work focuses on advancing pediatric allergy care and innovating diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

    Prof. Papadopoulos is a leader in allergy research, specializing in microbial interactions, environmental influences, and real-world clinical applications. He has spearheaded major EU projects, including PreDicta and CURE, contributing to innovative treatments for asthma and allergies. With over 500 publications, 60,000 citations, and an h-index of 110, his research has profoundly shaped global practices in allergy and immunology.

    As an educator, Prof. Papadopoulos has supervised over 40 doctoral theses and trained healthcare professionals globally. He frequently lectures at international conferences, delivering more than 30 talks annually. His leadership roles include serving as President of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), where he implemented significant organizational reforms and expanded global outreach.

    Prof. Papadopoulos has received prestigious accolades, such as the Clemens von Pirquet Medal and the EAACI Fellow Award. Currently, he is Editor-in-Chief of Frontiers in Allergy and leads global initiatives like PeARL to optimize pediatric asthma management. His contributions to research, education, and clinical care have established him as a leading authority in allergy and immunology.

  • Professor of Allergy, Immunity & Infection

    2020 - Today

    Observational & Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore

  • Professor in Allergology – Pediatric Allergology

    2015 - Today

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  • Professor of Allergy & Paediatric Allergy

    2014 - Today

    University of Manchester

  • Head, Allergy Dpt.

    2007 - Today

    University Pediatric Clinic, P&A Kyriakou Children’s Hospital, Athens

  • Honorary Consultant

    2015 - 2019

    Central Manchester Foundation Trust

  • Associate Professor in Allergology – Pediatric Allergology

    2010 - 2015

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  • Assistant Professor in Pediatrics - Allergology

    2008 - 2010

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  • Lecturer in Pediatrics - Allergology

    2003 - 2008

    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

  • Consultant Allergist, Allergy Dpt.

    2003 - 2007

    University Pediatric Clinic, P & A Kyriakou Children’s Hospital, Athens

  • Specialization in Allergy.

    Allergy Department, 2nd Pediatric Clinic, NKUA.

    2001

  • Specialization in Pediatrics.

    2nd Pediatric Clinic, NKUA.

    1997

  • Doctorate. Center of Immunology of Infectious Disease-AIDS.

    1992

  • President, Respiratory Effectiveness Group

  • European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

  • Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN)

  • World Allergy Organisation (WAO)

  • European Federation of Allergy & Airway Disease Patient Associations (EFA)

  • Allergic Rhinitis & its Impact on Asthma (ARIA)

  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)

  • American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)

  • European Respiratory Society (ERS)

  • European Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID)

  • Georgian Association of Allergology & Clinical Immunology, Honorary Member

  • Russian Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Honorary Member

  • British Society of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI)

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