Heiko Witt

Prof. Dr. Heiko Witt is a Professor of Pediatric Nutritional Medicine at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Medicine and Health. His research focuses on molecular causes of gastroenterological diseases in children, particularly chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel diseases, and liver disorders. He received his medical degree and doctorate from Humboldt University in Berlin (1998) and completed his habilitation at the Charité in 2004. Since 2008, he has held an Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation professorship at TUM.

• Education:
  • Studied Medicine at Humboldt University, Berlin
  • Doctorate (1998), Humboldt University, Berlin
  • Habilitation (2004), Charité

Prof. Witt’s research emphasizes genetic predispositions for pancreatic diseases, including the identification of disease genes linked to chronic pancreatitis. His work also addresses fructose malabsorption and pediatric liver pathologies. He is an active member of professional societies such as the German Society of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (DGKJ) and the European Pancreas Club (EPC).

His key publications (2000–2015) explore genetic variants associated with chronic pancreatitis and their molecular mechanisms. Awards include the Dr. Norbert Henning Prize (2003) and the Charité Research Prize (2000).

No grants or advising records are explicitly listed in the text. His professional affiliations and memberships highlight collaborative networks in pediatric gastroenterology and pancreatic research.