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Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf

human genetics
human genetics
User ScoreRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
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Overview

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

About the doctor

Meet Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf, an expert in human genetics based in Heidelberg, Germany. With an impressive CV that includes studying medicine and obtaining a license for medical practice, Prof. Schaaf has dedicated his career to the field of human genetics. He is currently the Medical Director and Department Chair of the Department of Human Genetics at the University Hospital Heidelberg. Prof. Schaaf's expertise in human genetics has been recognized internationally. He is the Chair of Education for the American College of Medical Genetics. He is a Visiting Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute in Houston. He has been awarded several prestigious honors throughout his career, including the Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award and the Seldin-Smith Award for Pioneering Research by the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Not only is Prof. Schaaf a highly accomplished doctor, but he is also actively involved in research. With a staggering 226 scientific publications, he focuses on enhancing patient care and translational research in personalized medicine. His extensive knowledge and dedication to his field make Prof. Schaaf an outstanding doctor committed to providing the best possible care for his patients. In summary, Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf is an esteemed expert in human genetics working at the University Hospital Heidelberg. His impressive credentials, international recognition, and extensive research publications demonstrate his dedication to advancing personalized medicine and improving patient care.

Skills & Expertise

autism
schaafyang syndrome
phenotypes
genetics
mutations
defects
children
microdeletion syndrome
autism spectrum disorder
praderwilli syndrome
microdeletion
deficiency
15q133 microdeletion syndrome
optic atrophy syndrome
tmlhe deficiency
regressive autism symptoms
brain
genes
birth defect
truncating mutations
developmental delay
neurologic anomalies
tourette syndrome
pulmonic stenosis
disorder speech
congenital heart defects
neurodevelopmental syndrome
insensitivity pain
noonan syndrome
hormone therapy
phipassociated chungjansen syndrome
glutathione
hypospadias
apraxia
chromosome
stenosis
behavior
hormone
heart
neurons
seizures
epilepsy
cancer
genomic disorder
cardiac malformations
ultrarare disorders
phelanmcdermid syndrome
odonnellluriarodan syndrome
skeletal malformations syndrome
tumor

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied human medicine
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Obtaining specialization in human genetics
Experience
  • Chair of education for the American College of Medical Genetics
  • Visiting Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute in Houston
  • Medical Director and Department Chair, Department of human genetics at the University Hospital Heidelberg
Awards & Memberships
  • Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Development Award
  • William K. Bowes Award for Medical Genetics by Partners Healthcare and Harvard Medical School
  • Seldin-Smith Award for Pioneering Research by the American Society for Clinical Investigation
  • Wilhelm Vaillant Prize

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Caregiver-based perception of disease burden in Schaaf-Yang syndrome.

3 August, 2023

BRCA1/2 potential founder variants in the Jordanian population: an opportunity for a customized screening panel

July, 2023

GestaltMatcher Database - a FAIR database for medical imaging data of rare disorders.

10 June, 2023

Location

Im Neuenheimer Feld, 672, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf?

The primary specialization of the doctor is human genetics.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in autism, schaafyang syndrome, phenotypes, genetics, mutations.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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Prof. Dr. med. Christian Schaaf

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