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Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber
Excellent
AiroScore
9.80

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber

genetics
genetics
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
95%37 years9.8/10$$$330No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Regensburg
Health facility
University Hospital Regensburg
Medical unit
Department of genetics

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber is a highly experienced and renowned doctor in genetics. With an impressive career spanning 36 years, he has established himself as a leading expert. Dr. Weber obtained a license for medical practice and specialized in genetics, making significant contributions to the understanding and treating genetic disorders. Throughout his career, Dr. Weber has held various prestigious positions, including serving as the Director of the Wuerzburg Center "Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer. " He has also co-founded a biotech company focused on eye-related research. Currently, he is a Full Professor and the Head of the Department of genetics at the University Hospital Regensburg in Germany. What sets Dr. Weber apart is not only his extensive experience and expertise but also his dedication to scientific research. He has published over 330 scientific papers, focusing on essential topics such as familial breast cancer, retinitis pigmentosa, and age-related macular degeneration. His research has significantly contributed to the understanding and diagnosing these conditions, improving treatment options for patients. With his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Weber has become a respected figure in the medical community. His research and contributions continue to have a significant impact on the field of genetics, making him an invaluable asset to the University Hospital Regensburg and the patients he treats. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber is a highly accomplished doctor with extensive expertise in genetics. His impressive career, numerous publications, and dedication to scientific research make him a leading authority in his field. Patients and colleagues benefit from his knowledge and experience, making him an exceptional choice for genetic consultations and treatments at the University Hospital Regensburg.

Skills & Expertise

degeneration
macular degeneration
agerelated macular degeneration
gene
cancer
breast
dystrophy
breast cancer
mutation
retinoschisis
genetics
juvenile retinoschisis
xlinked juvenile retinoschisis
retina
macular dystrophy
retinitis pigmentosa
retinitis
ovarian
familial breast cancer
glaucoma
ovarian cancer
brca1
atrophy
vitelliform macular dystrophy
microglia
pseudoexfoliation
epithelium
eye
areolar choroidal dystrophy
gene therapy
retinal pigment epithelium
abca4 gene
vitreoretinochoroidopathy
gene mutations
retinal dystrophies
choroidal dystrophy
pseudoexfoliation syndrome
epithelial alterations
melaninrelated fundus
retinal microglia
tooth eruption
openangle glaucoma
pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
bloodretina barrier dysfunction
best1 gene
mammalian photoreceptors
retinal organoids
stem cell
prostate cancer
macula

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1982 Studied biology and chemistry at the University of Freiburg
  • 1987 Studied molecular biology at the Pasteur Institute
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1984-1988 Research Assistant at the University of Freiburg
  • 1987 Fellowship of the European Molecular Biology Organization
  • 1988 Defense of the dissertation in biology at the Institute of Human Genetics of the University of Freiburg
  • 1988-1990 Scholarship of the German Research Foundation
  • 1990 Postdoc in molecular biology and genetics at the University of British Columbia
  • 1990-1992 Research Associate at the University of British Columbia
  • 1992-1993 Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia
  • 1992-1993 Scholarship of the Retinitis Pigmentosa Eye Research Foundation
  • 1993-1996 Assistant Professor at the University of Wuerzburg
  • Obtaining specialization in genetics
  • 1995 Habilitation and a teaching license for genetics at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 1996-2004 Associate Professor at the University of Wuerzburg
Experience
  • 1996-2004 Director of the Wuerzburg Center “Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer”
  • 1998 Co-founder of the Lynkeus Biotech, Eye Company in Wuerzburg
  • 2004 Full Professor and Head of the Department of genetics at the University Hospital Regensburg
  • 2007-2011 Dean of the medical faculty at the University of Regensburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 1990 Member of the American Society of Human Genetics
  • 1993-2000 Member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • 1995 Retinitis Pigmentosa Award for Excellence in eye-related research from the German and Swiss Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation
  • 1995 Member of the Society for Human Genetics
  • 1995 Member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • 1995 Member of the Human Genome Organization
  • 1996 Member of the program committee of the Annual meeting of the German Society of Human Genetics
  • 1999 2002 Member of the program committee of the International symposium on breast and prostate cancer in Elmau
  • 1999-2003 Chairman of the committee of the German Society of Human Genetics "Specialist human geneticist"
  • 2004-2006 Board Member of the German Human Genetics Professional Organization
  • 2001 Editorial Board Member of NeuroMolecular Medicine
  • 2000 Associate Editor of the "Cytogenetics and Genome Research"
  • 2002 Vice President of the German Society of Human Genetics
  • 2002 Member of the European Society of Human Genetics
  • 2002 Member of the scientific medical board of the ProRetina Germany
  • 2005 Award of the German Society of Human Genetics
  • 2006 Promotion Award of the University of Regensburg for research grant funding
  • 2007 Alcon Research Institute Award
  • Vice President of research at the University of Regensburg

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Polarized desmosome and hemidesmosome shedding via small extracellular vesicles is an early indicator of outer blood‐retina barrier dysfunction

October, 2023

Clinical and Epidemiologic Research Genetic Risk Score Analysis Supports a Joint View of Two Classification Systems for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

September, 2023

Targeted sequencing and in vitro splice assays shed light on ABCA4-associated retinopathies missing heritability

September, 2023

Location

Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee, 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber?

The primary specialization of the doctor is genetics.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber has been practicing for more than 37 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in degeneration, macular degeneration, agerelated macular degeneration, gene, cancer.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Weber doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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