Rating : 9.9/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Prof. Katus played a significant role in the development of the Troponin T-test, which has become the global gold standard for diagnosing heart attacks.
🔹During his leadership in Heidelberg, the first "Chest Pain Unit" in Europe was established in 2004, now a standard in the initial care of heart attack patients. Additionally, in 2012, the first "Advanced Heart Failure Unit" in Germany, a specialized unit for patients with advanced heart failure, was created.
🔹The department has set benchmarks in the field of cardiomyopathies with the establishment of the Institute for Cardiomyopathies Heidelberg in 2015. His scientific work has been characterized by innovation, patient-centered care, and a dedication to advancing his field.
🔹The international significance of research under his leadership, particularly regarding the molecular causes of heart muscle diseases, is evident in his consistent ranking in the Thomson Reuters Science Report, where he has been among the most cited researchers worldwide across all disciplines since 2014. In the coming three years.
🔹Since 2005: Center Director of the Medical Clinic at the University Hospital
Heidelberg.
🔹Since 2002: Full Professor (C4) of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital
Heidelberg, with a concurrent role as the Medical Director of the Department of
Internal Medicine III, specializing in Cardiology, Angiology, and Pneumology.
🔹1996 – 2002: Full Professor (C4) of Internal Medicine at the University
Hospital in Lübeck, with a concurrent role as the Medical Director of the
Medical Clinic II, specializing in Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology,
Hemostasis, and Psychosomatics.
🔹1988: Board-certified specialist in Cardiology.
🔹1987: Board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine.
🔹Since 1986: Senior Physician in Internal Medicine III at the University Hospital
Heidelberg.
🔹1980 – 1986: Research Scientist in Internal Medicine III at the University
Hospital Heidelberg.
🔹1977 – 1978: Assistant Physician in Internal Medicine III in Heidelberg.
🔹1988: Completed habilitation at the University of Heidelberg under the
supervision of Prof. Dr. W. Kübler with the thesis titled: "Diagnosis and
Sizing of Acute Myocardial Infarction Using Antibody-Dependent Measurement
Methods."
🔹Since 1976: Engaged in doctoral studies at the University of Heidelberg.
🔹1970 – 1976: Pursued undergraduate studies at the University of Heidelberg.
🔹Since 1991: Focused on Molecular Biology, Molecular and Clinical Genetics, with a specific focus on the causes of familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, somatic gene transfer, and transgenic animal models.
🔹1985 – 1991: Engaged in research in Biochemistry, Physiology, and Muscle Contraction, particularly studying demyelinated fibers and the isoform expression of myofibrillar proteins.
🔹Since 1978: Conducted research in Biochemistry, Immunology, and Clinical Chemistry, particularly in developing new diagnostic methods for detecting myocardial cell necrosis and cardiac markers of myocardial damage.
🔹1976 – 1978: Worked in Clinical Hemodynamics, involving pressure-volume measurements and the determination of contractility indices in the human heart.
🔹1973 – 1976: Conducted research in Experimental Electrophysiology, focusing on voltage clamp techniques and excitation-contraction coupling.
