Christoph Beckmann

Christoph Beckmann is a Researcher at the Institute for the History of Pharmacy and Medicine at Philipps University Marburg since 2023, and a doctoral candidate focusing on the history of medicine under National Socialism. His work bridges historical analysis with ethical considerations of medical practices during totalitarian regimes.

• Doctoral scholarship holder (August 2022-February 2023) at Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit
• Research assistant at Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg (2017-2023)

Education:

• M.A. in History (2020), Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg
• B.A. in History and Philosophy (2017), Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg

Research Focus:
Christoph's scholarship examines the medical profession under National Socialism, with emphasis on anti-Semitic policies, the documentation of victims' lives, and the intersection of medicine with remembrance culture. He has contributed to academic literature on the suppression of Jewish physicians and the ethical implications of Nazi medical practices.

Article Trends:
His publications analyze systemic atrocities, individual victim narratives, and legal-ethical frameworks in Nazi and post-war Germany, often utilizing primary sources like the Prinzhorn Collection and archival records.

Awards:

• PhD scholarship from Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit (2022-2023)