Yamo Deniz, MD, FAAAAI

Where do you work?

Regeneron Pharmceuticals

What are your research interests?

Type 2 Inflammatory Diseases
Allergic Diseases and Food Allergy
Primary Immunodeficiencies

What scientific achievements are you most proud of?

Work on Dupilumab and Omalizumab and their approval globally

Who nominated you to join the Collegium?

Drs. Alkis Togias and Sally Wenzel

How has being a member of the Collegium benefited your career?

I am truly thrilled to have been elected as a member. The science presented at the meeting is second to none.

What is your favorite memory from a past Symposia?

Sorting out a rather complex issue I had been grappling with with an esteemed colleague I had not seen in 15 years during the Boat ride in Montreal.

What are you hobbies or what do you spend most of your time doing?

I am a history "buff" and love to travel and explore cities in Europe and in the Middle East.

What is something you cannot live without?

Family, good friendships and books

Is there anything else you'd like to share with your fellow members?

Thank you for being such amazing colleagues and friends. Looking forward to exchanging ideas and learning from you.

Inducted into the Collegium: October 2023