Christa Flechtenmacher

Christa Flechtenmacher is a Senior Pathologist at the Institute of Pathology, University of Heidelberg, with a focus on molecular and morphological carcinogenesis of head and neck cancers (particularly oral squamous cell carcinoma), liver and heart transplantation, and breast/female genital organ tumors. She leads the teaching program for dental school students and serves as a Quality Manager at the Institute of Pathology.

• Key Roles: Managing Senior Physician, Quality Manager, Senior Pathologist, Head of Teaching Program
• Academic Affiliation: Institute of Pathology, University of Heidelberg

Research Highlights: Her work spans oncogene amplifications in head and neck cancers, biomarkers like survivin for radiation therapy outcomes, and molecular mechanisms in transplantation and cardiomyopathies. Recent publications emphasize tissue microarrays, FGFR1 amplification, and PARP inhibition.

Education & Training: Earned her MD from Heidelberg University, studied medicine at Heidelberg, Zürich, Minnesota, Yale, and Bochum, with specialized training at Sigel-Hospital.