Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research

SIAF performs basic and translational research in the field of allergies and asthma. Since its foundation in 1988, The Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) performs applied, basic research in the field of allergies and asthma. Research at the SIAF focuses on patient-relevant translational research and the study of the immunological basis of allergic and asthmatic diseases, which provides a starting point for new preventative and curative treatments in favor of those affected. The SIAF has published over 1320 research articles and is one of the most cited institutions of its size worldwide. The articles published by the SIAF have been cited 53700 times. The institute with its approximately 45-50 employees is one of the best in terms of the number of employees or citation divided by budget worldwide. In 2019, 84 scientific papers were published in peer-reviewed international journals with Impact Factor or are still in print. The SIAF achieved a total value of the im...