Christian Schaaf

Medical Director and Department Chair, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Heidelberg * Father * Husband * Physician * Scientist * Writer *

[DMM Journal @DMM_Journal]

@cpschaaf & his team developed two new mouse models of the Bosch-Boonstra-Schaad optic atrophy syndrome, carrying patient-specific Nr2f1 variants and capturing key aspects of the #BBSOAS, offering insights into genotype-phenotype links.
#raredisease
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[Christian Schaaf @cpschaaf]

We look forward to welcoming you to the start of this comprehensive two-year journey in clinical genetics.

[Christian Schaaf @cpschaaf]

Following the successful establishment of the seminar series with almost 500 participants from German-speaking countries, we are pleased to announce the international launch of the English edition of our course series: Genetic Half-Hour – Comprehensive Course in Clinical Genetics

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Online registration for Year 1 beginning in January 2026 is now open!
https://t.co/6tomztrda1

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Leitung des zytogenetischen Labors am Uniklinikum Heidelberg neu zu besetzen.

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I decided to put my activity on X “on hold” for the time being. Please follow me on Bluesky (@cpschaaf.bsky.social) or LinkedIn (https://t.co/mrunEu80aa) instead. See you there! 👋

[Ethics Section Winkler @EthicsWinkler]

"Bluttropfen kann Leben retten: Babyscreening auf Krankheiten" #NEW_LIVES
@SZ @cpschaaf

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[European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability @EACDtweet]

The EACD / IAACD 2025 Registration for the main congress and the pre-congress sessions is now open! Benefit from the Early Bird rate until January 31st, 2025, and secure your spot in one of the pre-congress symposia.

For more information, please visit: https://t.co/SiAXIJ8OJH

[Mac Keith Press @mackeithpress]

#SchaafYang syndrome and its causal gene illustrates mechanistic understanding of complex neurogenetic disorders and how targeted therapies can be developed @cpschaaf
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Die „genetische halbe Stunde“ 🧬 geht in die zweite Halbzeit ⚽️. Jetzt registrieren für das neue Jahr. Themen in 2025: Erkrankungen von Muskel, zentralem Nervensystem, Skelett, Haut, Nieren und Stoffwechsel. Wir freuen uns auf Euch! https://t.co/PdeHKANqFF

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https://t.co/wUscgTjY9A
I was interviewed by @SWRAktuellBW about the recent publication by @edwin_kirk in the @NEJM on couple-based genetic carrier screening.

[Christian Schaaf @cpschaaf]

- A collaborative and proactive team player, eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary research environment.

Apply at

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[Christian Schaaf @cpschaaf]

PhD position available at the Institute of Human Genetics @uniklinik_hd and @UniHeidelberg , start date February 2025.

[Christian Schaaf @cpschaaf]

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while maintaining high standards of scientific rigor.