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Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek

dermatology and allergology
dermatology and allergology
User ScoreExperienceTotal ReviewsRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
92%37 years19.9/10$$$$665No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Ulm
Health facility
University Hospital Ulm
Medical unit
Department of dermatology and allergology
5.0 on Google
The data collected based on 1 patient review on Google

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-Kochanek is a highly experienced doctor specializing in dermatology and allergology. With 36 years of experience and an impressive 665 scientific publications, Dr. Scharffetter-Kochanek is a renowned expert in her field. She obtained her medical license and defended her dissertation after studying medicine at the Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University of Aachen and the University of Vienna. One of the most notable aspects of Dr. Scharffetter-Kochanek's career is her extensive involvement in research projects. She has been a member and leader in multiple German Research Foundation projects, focusing on various topics such as the mechanisms of skin aging, wound healing, and molecular diabetology. Her contributions to these projects highlight her commitment to advancing medical knowledge and finding innovative solutions for skin-related conditions. Dr. Scharffetter-Kochanek serves as the Medical Director and Chair of the Department of Dermatology and Allergology at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany. Her expertise and leadership make her a valuable asset to the hospital and its patients. Dr. Scharffetter-Kochanek's impressive career and dedication to research make her an exemplary doctor in dermatology and allergology. Her extensive experience, numerous scientific publications, and involvement in research projects demonstrate her expertise and commitment to advancing medical knowledge and providing quality care to her patients.

Skills & Expertise

skin
wound
healing
wound healing
dermal fibroblasts
mesenchymal stem cells
collagen
melanoma
ulcers
inflammation
damage
dermatitis
leg ulcers
scleroderma
dermatology
psoriasiform dermatitis
cancer
collagen synthesis
venous leg ulcers
tumor
skin inflammation
skin cancer
fibrosis
carcinoma
fibroblast
endothelial growth factor
phototherapy
psoriasiform skin
allergology
cutaneous wound
tumor necrosis factor
photoaging skin
cell carcinoma
tissue fibrosis
connective tissue skin
wounds secretion
skin fibroblasts
venous ulcers
melanoma cell proliferation
epidermal growth factor
tissue damage
contact dermatitis
xeroderma
diabetic wounds
aging skin
xeroderma pigmentosum
allergy
fibrosis scleroderma
dermatitis psoriasis
exfoliative dermatitis

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied medicine at the Rhenish-Westphalian Technical University of Aachen and the University of Vienna
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 1987-1989 Research stay as part of a German Research Foundation grant, Laboratory for connective tissue research, Department of dermatology at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich
  • Obtaining specialization in dermatology
  • 1988 Research stay at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda
  • 1993-1995 Fellow at the Institute for Human and Molecular Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
Experience
  • 2002 Medical Director and Сhair, Department of dermatology and allergology at the University Hospital Ulm
Awards & Memberships
  • 2003-2011 Sub-project Leader in German Research Foundation project: "Importance of CD18 in signal processing and differentiation of wound healing of the skin"
  • 2004-2013 Member of the German Research Foundation project: "GRK 1041: Molecular Diabetology and Endocrinology in Medicine"
  • 2005-2006 Member of the German Research Foundation project: "Skin-specific manganese superoxide dismutase (SOD2) deficient mouse lines as models for the extrinsic and intrinsic aging processes of the skin"
  • 2006-2017 Spokeswoman of the German Research Foundation project: "Molecular and cellular aging - from the mechanisms of action to the clinical perspective"
  • 2007-2019 Member of the German Research Foundation project: "International Graduate School for Molecular Medicine Ulm"
  • 2008 Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
  • 2013 Member of the German Research Foundation project: "Cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging"
  • 2015 Sub-project Leader of the German Research Foundation project: "The role of ABCB5+ mesenchymal stem cells in niche homeostasis and repair after trauma"
  • 2018 Robert Pfleger Research Award from Doctor Robert Pfleger Foundation
  • 2019 German Research Foundation project: "The importance of pro-oxidative connective tissue in skin aging - molecular mechanisms and therapeutic approaches"

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

The weakness of senescent dermal fibroblasts

August, 2023

Ribosomal Dysfunction Is a Common Pathomechanism in Different Forms of Trichothiodystrophy

July, 2023

1477 Sodium butyrate promotes diabetic tissue repair through resetting the epigenetic machinery of macrophages

May, 2023

Location

Albert-Einstein-Allee, 23, 89081 Ulm, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek?

The primary specialization of the doctor is dermatology and allergology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek has been practicing for more than 37 years.

What do patients say about Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek?

The doctor has 0 review on AiroMedical and and 1 feedback at other places. The UserScore of the specialist is 92%.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in skin, wound, healing, wound healing, dermal fibroblasts.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

Prof. Dr. med. Karin Scharffetter-​Kochanek
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