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Prof. Dr. Matthias Karck is a Professor and Medical Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Heidelberg University Hospital, leading the Surgical Surgery Center. He specializes in complex cardiac surgeries, including heart transplantation, aortic repair, and mechanical circulatory support. His academic career includes habilitation in surgery (1997), a professorship at Hannover Medical School (2001), and leadership roles in major clinical trials and translational research.
Educational Background: Medical degree from Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (1986), postgraduate training in visceral and transplant surgery, thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and clinical research in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Full professorship at Heidelberg since 2006.
Research Focus: Innovations in cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive techniques, 3D printing for surgical planning, and translational studies on aortic diseases (e.g., Marfan syndrome). Key areas include improving donor heart preservation, managing ventricular assist device infections, and optimizing mechanical circulatory support outcomes. His work bridges basic science (e.g., cytokine adsorption, mesenchymal stem cell therapy) with clinical practice.
Publications Overview: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles (2025 highlights include studies on rapamycin in Marfan mice, virtual cardiac modeling, and cytokine effects on DCD hearts). His research emphasizes precision medicine, surgical simulation, and device innovation.
Awards: Recognized for contributions to cardiac surgery with the 2004 Hans-Borst Award and 1999 Dr. Franz Köhler Preis. Active in professional societies, including leadership roles in the German Society for Thoracic Surgery.
Grants & Teams: Leads the Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory and collaborates with the Institute for Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine (AICM). Mentor of multiple trainees and principal investigator in multicenter trials (e.g., PLACE study on mechanical support).
Labs/Teams: Director of the Cardiac Surgery Research Laboratory and co-founder of the Heidelberg Aortic Board, focusing on interdisciplinary management of thoracic aortic diseases.
