Christian Kaltschmidt

Prof. Dr. Christian Kaltschmidt is a full Professor in the Faculty of Biology at Bielefeld University, where he leads research and teaching in Animal Cell Biology. He has been serving since 2007 and is actively engaged in the Stem Cell Research Competence Network as a site representative. He also contributes to academic governance as a deputy in the Faculty Conference and supports student advising for the M.Sc. Interdisciplinary Biomedicine program.

• Appointed Professor of Cell Biology, Bielefeld University (2007–present)
• Previously Professor of Neurobiochemistry, University of Witten/Herdecke (2000–2007)
• Held a Heisenberg Scholarship from the DFG (1998–2000)
• PhD from Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, Martinsried (1991)
• Postdoctoral research at Gene Center and Freiburg University (1992–1996)

His research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease, particularly through the lens of stem cell biology and gene editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas. His work is aligned with interdisciplinary research centers like the Center for Biotechnology (CeBiTec), emphasizing translational biomedical applications. He teaches and oversees multiple modules in molecular and cell biology, including research modules and master’s theses in biomedicine.

Prof. Kaltschmidt has received recognition through the prestigious Heisenberg Scholarship of the German Research Foundation (DFG), highlighting his early-career research excellence. He continues to contribute to academic leadership and curriculum development in interdisciplinary biomedicine.

He mentors students at the master’s level and is involved in guiding research projects in animal cell biology. His academic service includes roles in credit transfer, student advising, and module coordination, reflecting a strong commitment to teaching and academic development.

His laboratory and research group operate within the Department of Animal Cell Biology, leveraging institutional resources such as CeBiTec for advanced biotechnological research. He collaborates across disciplines, particularly in areas intersecting biology, medicine, and bioinformatics.