2026 Chris H. Bridts: Immunology Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Immunology	63	3064	2821	43	42	311	12055

Overview

Chris H. Bridts is affiliated with the University of Antwerp in Belgium and has contributed extensively to the fields of Medicine and Immunology and Microbiology. Their research predominantly focuses on Immunology and Allergy, with significant contributions to subfields including Pharmacology, Physiology, and Dermatology.

Their work covers a variety of topics, notably:

Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
Mast cells and histamine
Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
Asthma and respiratory diseases
Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
Urticaria and Related Conditions

Bridts has been published frequently in several specialized journals, including:

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology In Practice
Methods in molecular biology
Frontiers in Immunology
Clinical & Experimental Allergy
British Journal of Anaesthesia

Among their recent papers are:

Principles, potential, and limitations of ex vivo basophil activation by flow cytometry in allergology: A narrative review (2020) - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Novel Insights on MRGPRX2-Mediated Hypersensitivity to Neuromuscular Blocking Agents And Fluoroquinolones (2021) - Frontiers in Immunology
MRGPRX2 and Immediate Drug Hypersensitivity: Insights From Cultured Human Mast Cells (2020) - Journal of Investigational Allergology and Clinical Immunology
Mast cell activation tests by flow cytometry: A new diagnostic asset? (2021) - Clinical & Experimental Allergy
Immunoglobulin E cross-linking or MRGPRX2 activation: clinical insights from rocuronium hypersensitivity (2020) - British Journal of Anaesthesia

Collaboration is a significant aspect of Bridts' research, with frequent co-authors including Didier G. Ebo, Vito Sabato, Christel Mertens, Jessy Elst, and Margo M. Hagendorens. These collaborations have contributed to the breadth and depth of work in allergy and immunology.

Best Publications

ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME IN A HETEROSEXUAL POPULATION IN ZAIRE

Peter Piot;Henri Taelman;Kapita Bila Minlangu;N. Mbendi

776
Citations
Use of fluorescent dyes in the determination of adherence of human leucocytes to endothelial cells and the effect of fluorochromes on cellular function.

Luc S. De Clerck;Chris H. Bridts;Annemie M. Mertens;Marleen M. Moens

263
Citations
Influence of pro-inflammatory (IL-1α, IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ) and anti-inflammatory (IL-4) cytokines on chondrocyte function

A.J Schuerwegh;E.J Dombrecht;W.J Stevens;J.F Van Offel

243
Citations
Anaphylaxis during anaesthesia: diagnostic approach

D. G. Ebo;M. M. Fisher;M. M. Hagendorens;C. H. Bridts

228
Citations
Flow-assisted allergy diagnosis: current applications and future perspectives.

D. G. Ebo;J. Sainte-Laudy;C. H. Bridts;C. H. Mertens

226
Citations
Basophil activation test by flow cytometry: present and future applications in allergology.

D. G. Ebo;C. H. Bridts;M. M. Hagendorens;N. E. Aerts

208
Citations
In vitro allergy diagnosis: should we follow the flow?

D. G. Ebo;M. M. Hagendorens;C. H. Bridts;A. J. Schuerwegh

185
Citations
Leukocytosis, monocytosis and neutrophilia: hallmarks of severe depression.

M. Maes;M. Van Der Planken;W.J. Stevens;D. Peeters

179
Citations
Selective intestinal decontamination in advanced chronic heart failure: a pilot trial

Viviane M. Conraads;Philippe G. Jorens;Luc S. De Clerck;Hendrik K. Van Saene

177
Citations
Shellfish allergens: tropomyosin and beyond

M. A. Faber;M. Pascal;O. El Kharbouchi;V. Sabato

174
Citations
Sensitization to cross-reactive carbohydrate determinants and the ubiquitous protein profilin: mimickers of allergy

D. G. Ebo;M. M. Hagendorens;C. H. Bridts;L. S. De clerck

173
Citations
Prevalence of antibodies to lymphadenopathy-associated retrovirus in African patients with AIDS

F Brun-Vézinet;C Rouzioux;L Montagnier;S Chamaret

169
Citations
Immunoglobulin E antibodies to rocuronium: a new diagnostic tool.

Didier G. Ebo;Lennart Venemalm;Chris H. Bridts;Frederik Degerbeck

150
Citations
Infrapatellar fat pad of patients with end-stage osteoarthritis inhibits catabolic mediators in cartilage

Yvonne M Bastiaansen-Jenniskens;Stefan Clockaerts;Carola Feijt;Anne-Marie Zuurmond

141
Citations
Seasonal variation in peripheral blood leukocyte subsets and in serum interleukin-6, and soluble interleukin-2 and -6 receptor concentrations in normal volunteers.

M. Maes;W. Stevens;S. Scharpe;E. Bosmans

137
Citations
Significantly increased expression of T-cell activation markers (interleukin-2 and HLA-DR) in depression: further evidence for an inflammatory process during that illness.

Michael Maes;Wim J. Stevens;Luc S. Declerck;Chris H. Bridts

133
Citations
Type D personality is associated with increased levels of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α and TNF-α receptors in chronic heart failure

Viviane M. Conraads;Johan Denollet;Luc S. De Clerck;Wim J. Stevens

132
Citations
Age-related sensitization profiles for hazelnut (Corylus avellana) in a birch-endemic region.

K. J. De Knop;M. M. Verweij;M. Grimmelikhuijsen;E. Philipse

131
Citations
Contact allergic dermatitis and life-threatening anaphylaxis to chlorhexidine

Didier G. Ebo;Wim J. Stevens;Chris H. Bridts;Lucretia Matthieu

129
Citations
Immune disorders in depression: higher T helper/T suppressor-cytotoxic cell ratio.

M. Maes;W. Stevens;L. DeClerck;C. Bridts

124
Citations
Flow-assisted diagnostic management of anaphylaxis from rocuronium bromide

D. G. Ebo;C. H. Bridts;M. M. Hagendorens;C. H. Mertens

123
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Didier G. Ebo University of Antwerp

W. J. Stevens University of Antwerp

Vito Sabato University of Antwerp

Bart Devreese Ghent University

Bruno De Meulenaer Ghent University

Antonino Romano Catholic University of America

Marcus Maurer Charité - University Medicine Berlin

Thomas Keil University of Würzburg

Akira Shibuya University of Tsukuba

Paul Cos University of Antwerp

External Links

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