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March 2026

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioana Corina Bocșan

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioana Corina Bocșan

Secretar general SRAIC

„Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioana Corina Bocșan

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ioana Corina Bocșan is a distinguished medical professional affiliated with the „Iuliu Hațieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. She serves as the Vice President of the Romanian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (RSACI).

Within the Faculty of Medicine at „Iuliu Hațieganu” University, Dr. Bocșan holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Clinical Pharmacology. She also serves as the Vice Dean responsible for didactic activities. Her expertise encompasses Behavioral Pharmacology, Pharmacogenetics, Clinical Immunology, and Dermatology.

In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Bocșan practices as a primary care physician specializing in Allergology and Clinical Immunology at the ALMEDO medical clinic in Cluj-Napoca.

Dr. Bocșan has an extensive publication record, with 184 publications and over 2.300 citations, reflecting her significant contributions to medical research.

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Dr. Camelia Berghea

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Dr. Camelia Berghea

RSACI president

„Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest

Dr. Camelia Berghea

Dr. Camelia Berghea is a pioneering allergology expert and the head of the Center of Excellence in Allergology at Wellborn Băneasa Pediatric Clinic. She holds a doctorate in medical sciences, with a thesis focused on the genetic polymorphisms of cysteinyl-leukotrienes in asthma. Dr. Berghea has received significant recognition for her contributions both nationally and internationally in the field of allergology.

Throughout her career, she has been an active member of various prestigious organizations, including serving as Vice-President of the Romanian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (SRAIC) and participating in the European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI), the World Allergy Organization (WAO), the Romanian Society of Pneumology (SRP), and the European Respiratory Society (ERS).

Her research highlights include being a member of the COST project for European Cooperation in Science and Technology (2020), and working on significant studies such as the genetic polymorphisms of IL13 in children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome and food allergies, as well as leading the multiallergen biochip project (2007-2010).

Dr. Berghea has contributed chapters to Pediatric Allergy: a Case-Based Collection (2019) and worked as an editor for Medical Emergencies (2017). She also coordinated the book Immunological Aspects in Kidney Disease in Children (2016).

Her work blends in-depth research with a patient-centered, empathetic approach, shaping the future of allergology in both clinical and academic settings.

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Prof. Dr. Sorin-Marian Țiplică

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Prof. Dr. Sorin-Marian Țiplică

2nd Dermatology Department, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest. Head of Dermatology II Department, Colentina Clinical Hospital, Bucharest, Romania.

Prof. Dr. Sorin-Marian Țiplică

Prof. Dr. Sorin Țiplică is a prominent figure in Romanian and European dermatology, currently serving as a Full Professor at the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy. He is the Head of the Dermatology II Department at Colentina Clinical Hospital in Bucharest. His medical and academic career is marked by a deep commitment to skin health, specializing in clinical dermatology, venereology, and dermato-oncology.

He is internationally recognized for his leadership roles, having served as a board member of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) and as President of the Pediatric Dermatology Association of South-East Europe. His research work is extensive, with a focus on sexually transmitted infections, skin cancer, and pediatric dermatology. Prof. Țiplică has authored numerous scientific articles, textbooks, and international guidelines, contributing significantly to the standardization of dermatological care. He is also a dedicated educator, coordinating residency programs and PhD theses, and is a frequent speaker at major international medical congresses.

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Prof. Dr. Carmen Panaitescu

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Prof. Dr. Carmen Panaitescu

RSACI Past-president

„Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timișoara

Prof. Dr. Carmen Panaitescu

Prof. Dr. Carmen Panaitescu Bunu is a senior physician specializing in allergology and clinical immunology, with expertise in functional explorations. She graduated in 1989 from „Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Timișoara and became a senior physician in functional explorations by 1994. In 2004, she was recognized as a senior physician in allergology and clinical immunology. In 2007, she achieved the title of Doctor in Medicine, specializing in allergology, and in 2011, she became an associate professor at „Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Dr. Panaitescu Bunu has made significant contributions to medical education, serving as a faculty member at the university and organizing training courses for healthcare professionals. Throughout her career, she has actively participated in international conferences and research, sharing her knowledge and advancing the field. Today, she is regarded as one of Romania’s leading experts in her specialty, with a reputation built on both clinical practice and scientific contributions.

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Prof. Dr. Polliana Leru

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Prof. Dr. Polliana Leru

„Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest

Prof. Dr. Polliana Leru

Prof. Dr. Polliana Leru is a distinguished medical professional specializing in Allergology and Clinical Immunology. She has been practicing as a Primary Care Physician at Colentina Clinical Hospital since 2009, where she provides expert care for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Her responsibilities also include interdisciplinary consultations with other departments, as well as supervising and coordinating the work of resident doctors and medical students.

In addition to her clinical work, Prof. Dr. Leru has demonstrated exceptional leadership. From 2006 to 2015, she served as the Head of the Allergology and Clinical Immunology Department at Colentina Clinical Hospital. She has also been the Coordinator of the Allergology Laboratory within the Colentina Research and Development Center (CDPC) since 2008, where she plays an instrumental role in numerous research projects, particularly in the field of environmental allergology and pollen monitoring.

Prof. Dr. Leru is actively involved in international research and development, having led the COST project Sustainable Management of Ambrosia Artemisiifolia in Europe from 2013 to 2017. She is responsible for initiating and coordinating multiple international research initiatives and has contributed significantly to various clinical studies on respiratory and allergic conditions.

She is also a passionate educator, regularly delivering lectures and courses for medical students and residents, and has participated in the organization of national and international conferences. Her work has led to numerous publications, and she is a recognized figure in the field of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, both in Romania and internationally.

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Prof. Dr. Roxana Bumbăcea

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Prof. Dr. Roxana Bumbăcea

„Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest

Prof. Dr. Roxana Bumbăcea

Prof. Dr. Roxana Bumbăcea is a distinguished specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, with a career dedicated to both the academic and clinical aspects of the field. She graduated from „Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy and holds a PhD in Medical Sciences, specializing in Dermatology. Since 2023, she has been coordinating PhD programs, contributing to the development of future specialists in her field.

Currently, Prof. Dr. Bumbăcea is a full professor and the head of the Allergy Department at „Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest. She is an active figure in several international allergy organizations, including her role as a representative of the Romanian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (SRAIC) at the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) and the World Allergy Organization (WAO). From 2017 to 2021, she served as the President of SRAIC and currently leads the working groups on Drug Allergy and Biological Therapies.

In her editorial career, Prof. Dr. Bumbăcea was the Editor-in-Chief of the Alergologia journal from 2017 to 2021 and continues to contribute as a peer reviewer for prestigious journals, such as Allergy, Clinical and Translational Allergy, Dermatologic Therapy, Maedica, and Medicina. She has authored more than 60 articles indexed in Web of Science, as well as several book chapters.

Prof. Dr. Bumbăcea’s research interests are centered around drug allergies, skin and respiratory allergies, and allergen-specific immunotherapy. Over the years, she has significantly advanced scientific understanding of these topics. In addition to her academic and research contributions, she has been providing private consultations at Novo Medica Clinic since 2006, offering personalized care to patients with complex allergic conditions.

With a deep passion for allergy medicine, Prof. Dr. Roxana Bumbăcea continues to strive for excellence, ensuring that both her students and patients benefit from her vast knowledge and dedication to improving the lives of those affected by allergies.

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Gavriela Feketea

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Gavriela Feketea

General Hospital of Amaliada, Karamandaneio Children’s Hospital, Patras, Greece

Gavriela Feketea

Dr. Gavriela Feketea is a primary care pediatrician and allergist, Head of the Department of Pediatrics at General Hospital of Amaliada and Coordinator of the Pediatric Allergy Outpatient Clinic at Karamandaneio Children’s Hospital in Patras, Greece.

Her professional and scientific work is focused on pediatric allergology, with a special interest in the diagnosis and management of food allergy and hypersensitivity reactions in children.

She is the author of more than 50 articles published in international peer-reviewed journals, with a Hirsch index of 12 and numerous citations in the literature, mirroring the significant impact of her contributions in the field of clinical allergology and immunology.

She is a member of prestigious academic societies such as the Greek Pediatric Allergy Society (GPAS), the Romanian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology and EAACI. She is currently the Treasurer of GPAS and a member of the board of the Allied Health & Primary Care Section of EAACI.

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Assoc. Prof. Anca Mirela Chiriac

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Assoc. Prof. Anca Mirela Chiriac

University of Montpellier, France

Assoc. Prof. Anca Mirela Chiriac

Associate Professor Anca Mirela Chiriac is a senior allergist and academic at the University of Montpellier, France, where she serves in the Allergy Unit of the University Hospital and is affiliated with the Institut Desbrest d’Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique (IDESP), a joint unit of the University of Montpellier and INSERM.

Her research focuses on drug allergy, particularly the diagnostic utility of drug provocation tests and the development of decision-support tools like the drug allergy numeric card. She was the principal investigator for the Montpellier site of the Horizon 2020 COBIOPHAD project, aimed at developing a diagnostic device for penicillin allergy.

Dr. Chiriac has published over 75 scientific papers and has a Hirsch index of 19. She has contributed as an expert to 10 ENDA/DAIG task forces and guidelines.

Through her clinical expertise and commitment to advancing diagnostic strategies, she continues to play a vital role in improving the management of drug allergies in Europe.

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Prof. Rudolf Valenta

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Prof. Rudolf Valenta

Medical University of Vienna, Austria

Foreign Adjunct Professor, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

Prof. Rudolf Valenta

Prof. Rudolf Valenta is a leading personality in allergology and immunology. He earned his M.D. from the Medical University of Vienna in 1987 and has led the Molecular Immunopathology group there since 1993. He is also Foreign Adjunct Professor for Allergy at the Karolinska Institutet.

Prof. Valenta pioneered the use of recombinant allergens in diagnostics and therapy, advancing allergy care through molecular precision. He has authored over 1,000 publications, holds more than 140 patents, and has an Hirsch index of 114 with 49,000 citations.

His honors include the International Distinguished Fellow Award (ACAAI), the Paul Ehrlich Award (EAACI), and the Erich Fuchs Award (DGAKI). He has served as Vice President of EAACI and President of the Austrian Society for Allergology and Immunology.

Currently, he directs major research initiatives at the Medical University of Vienna, including the Danube Allergy Research Cluster and the MCCA PhD program.

Professor Valenta has contributed to the development of molecular allergology in Romania and is supporting Romanian allergy research in the first RSACI project – EVALRO.

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Prof. Sophia Tsabouri

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Prof. Sophia Tsabouri

EAACI Chair of Pediatric Section. University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece

Prof. Sophia Tsabouri

Dr. Sophia Tsabouri is a Professor of Pediatric Allergy at the University Hospital of Ioannina, Greece, actively engaged in research and teaching since 2011.

She graduated in medicine in 1997 and specialized in Pediatric Allergy at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, and Penteli Children’s Hospital, Athens. In 2011, she obtained the ESPACI Diploma in Pediatric Allergy, and in 2023, she was appointed Professor.

Her research interests include atopic dermatitis, drug allergies, anaphylaxis, and the genetics of allergic diseases. She has led major research projects, including Horizon 2020 – Stance4Health, and has published over 200 articles, with an Hirsch index of 28.

Prof. Sophia Tsabouri currently serves as the Chair of the Pediatric Section of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) for the 2024–2026 term. Previously, she held the position of Secretary of the same section since 2008.

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