Selma Parzer

Dr. Selma Parzer is a Senior Scientist at the University for Continuing Education Krems in the Department for Economy and Health, which falls under the Faculty of Health and Medicine. She also serves as the Study Program Manager for the Healthcare Management MSc program, demonstrating her dual expertise in scientific research and healthcare management education.

Her research interests span multiple domains of medical science:

• Biomarkers development and validation
• Cancer biology, particularly bladder cancer research
• Protein analysis and diagnostic tool development
• Healthcare management and applied medical biotechnology
• Analytical chemistry methods for medical applications

Dr. Parzer's publication record shows a consistent focus on developing non-invasive diagnostic tools for bladder cancer detection and recurrence monitoring. Her research has evolved from basic biomarker discovery to practical applications of diagnostic technologies, with several publications describing microarray-based diagnostic platforms that could enable office-based cancer monitoring through simple colorimetric detection methods.

Her scientific achievements include:

• Development of the 'BCa chip' - a multiplexed microarray for detecting protein biomarkers in urine
• Validation of protein panels for non-invasive detection of recurrent bladder cancer
• Investigation of colorimetric protein array assays for practical clinical implementation

With over 10 years of professional experience, Dr. Parzer has built a career spanning academic research, industry application, and educational leadership. Her background includes positions at the Austrian Institute of Technology, Boehringer Ingelheim, and St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, before her current role at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

Dr. Parzer leads research activities within the Department for Economy and Health, focusing on the intersection of medical science and healthcare management. Her work demonstrates a commitment to translating scientific discoveries into practical healthcare applications that address real-world clinical challenges.