Dr. André Knulst

Professor

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Biography

Professor André C. Knulst is a dermatologist and immunologist at UMC Utrecht, where he leads the outpatient department of Allergology. He has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating patients with allergies, especially food allergies and urticaria angio-edema. His department is recognized as a center of expertise for eczema, food allergy, and related conditions. Prof. Knulst is involved in the training of dermatologists, pediatric allergists, and clinical immunologists, focusing on improving allergy diagnostics and management. He conducts research to enhance patient profiling and optimize food allergy diagnosis through component resolved diagnostics. His work includes participation in multicenter studies funded by the EU, such as the SAFE, CREATE, and Europrevall projects. Prof. Knulst's research groups focus on improving diagnostic techniques and understanding the mechanisms behind food allergies and chronic urticaria.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

UMC Utrecht • Utrecht, Netherlands

Leads the outpatient department of Allergology and conducts research in allergy diagnostics and treatment.

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.