Regina C. Betz

Prof. Dr. Regina C. Betz is a Professor at the University of Bonn's Institute of Human Genetics. Her research program identifies and characterizes genes responsible for monogenic and multifactorial skin and hair disorders, with particular focus on alopecia and hair growth abnormalities.

Key research objectives:

• Identification of novel genes for hair loss disorders
• Molecular physiology of hair growth processes
• Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying dermatological conditions
• Translational applications for genetic skin disorders

Her team has identified over 10 novel genes for monogenic hair disorders and 14 gene loci for alopecia areata, contributing to therapeutic target discovery. Recent publications include genome-wide association studies in alopecia and mutation analyses in hair shaft formation disorders.