About us
Our team unites about 100 motivated people, from all age groups, from all continents and with different competences: Physicians, scientists, bioinformaticians and technical assistants.
Together we have been striving to help people with hereditary diseases for almost 30 years. We were there when human genetics became part of routine diagnostics, and we see how dynamic this field is every day. Despite all the progress, there is still a lot to decipher in genetics. This is exactly what motivates us.
With our diverse team, modern technical equipment and many years of experience, we offer the entire spectrum of human genetic diagnostics and are continuously expanding our services. For example, we have already implemented long-read sequencing in routine diagnostics as a technology that is only available in a few places worldwide. This enables us to close diagnostic gaps by providing an even more comprehensive insight into the human genome. In combination with established methods, we will thus be able to provide answers to unanswered questions in the future.
In our human genetics consultation hours, we take the time to provide comprehensive advice to those seeking advice and their families. We accompany them on their way and listen with open ears.
In addition, the identification of new disease genes and the establishment of innovative investigation methods are close to our hearts. We also like to invest in the training of young academics in order to pass on knowledge and expertise in human genetics. We currently employ four female physicians in training and six scientific staff members in advanced training to become human geneticists.
Do you have any questions about our diagnostic services? Then feel free to call or write to us:
Phone: +49 6132 781 240
Mail: info.genetik@bioscientia.de
Leadership
Prof. Dr. med. Hanno J. Bolz
Medical Geneticists
Dr. med. Malin Dewenter
Dr. med. Dr. rer. nat. Mojgan Drasdo
Dr. med. Marina Kate Moddemann
Dr. med. Ira Schwaab
Dr. med. Johanna Tecklenburg
Master of Health Business Administration
CMO Bioscientia
Zafer Yüksel, MD
Clinical Geneticists In Training
Dr. med. Vanessa Hochheimer
Tel.: +49 6132 781-7253
vanessa.hochheimer@bioscientia.de
currently on parental leave
Dr. med. Sinja Kron
Neurosurgeon
Juliane Möhricke
Dr. med. Karoline von Plettenberg
Pediatrician
Tel.: +49 6132 781-7376
karoline.von-plettenberg@bioscientia.de
Medical Office
Birgit Koplin
Medical Office
Tel.: +49 6132 781-433
birgit.koplin@bioscientia.de
Edeltraud Lang
Medical Office
Tel.: +49 6132 781-433
edeltraud.lang@bioscientia.de
Client Service
Kerstin Sorusch
Mazen Allaf
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
mazen.allaf@bioscientia.de
Daniela Dierna
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
daniela.dierna@bioscientia.de
Sabina Gnida
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
sabina.gnida@bioscientia.de
Dunja Hassinger
Marion Inserra
Katrin Jung
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
katrin.jung@bioscientia.de
Nadine Klaus
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
nadine.klaus@bioscientia.de
Zuzana Kolimár
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
zuzana.kolimar@bioscientia.de
Nicole Rabe
Client Service
Tel.: +49 6132 781-411
nicole.rabe@bioscientia.de
Scientists
Molecular Genetics
Dr. rer. nat. Oliver Birkholz
Head of molecular genetics
Dr. rer. nat. Steffen Lenzner
Head of molecular genetics
Dr. rer. nat. Christian Betz
Head of molecular genetics
Dr. rer. nat. Stefanie Baumhauer-Klein
Dr. Anna Bertoni, PhD
Dipl. Biol. Marie-Luise Bischoff
Serena Butscher, M. Sc.
Tel.: +49 6132 781-7412
serena.butscher@bioscientia.de
currently on parental leave
Dr. rer. nat. Carina Daubermann
Dr. rer. nat. Tobias Ehlert
Dr. rer. nat. Desiree Lucia Fend-Guella
Dr. rer. nat. Monika Gawai
Dr. rer. nat. Anne Kijonka-Baumgärtner
Tel.: +49 6132 781-356
anne.kijonka-baumgaertner@bioscientia.de
currently on parental leave
Dr. rer. nat. Manuela Kitschmann-Prawitt
Dr. rer. nat. Jennifer Krummeich
Dr. rer. nat. Steffen Kühner
Dr. rer. nat. Ariane Kröll-Hermi
Dr. rer. nat. Bettina Kron
Dr. rer. nat. Nahid Nahavandi
Marcel Nebenführ, M. Sc.
Dr. rer. nat. Steffen Neuber
David Prochotta, M. Sc.
Christian Schwarm, B. Sc. (Hons)
Memoona Shaukat, M. Sc.
Dipl. Biol. Annette Shefford
Monika Tabunscik, M. Sc.
Dr. rer. nat. Ratna Tripathy
Dr. rer. nat. Anna Weber
Dr. rer. nat. Michael Willam
Dr. rer. nat. Miriam Zink
Cytogenetics
Dipl. Biol. Anja Kron
Head of cytogenetics
Clinical laboratory geneticist (GfH)
Dipl. Biol. Barbara Seipel
Head of cytogenetics
Clinical laboratory geneticist (GfH)
Dr. zool. Christian Cramer
Nadia Gharehbaghi, M. Sc.
Dipl. Biol. Petra Vogt
Clinical laboratory geneticist (GfH)
Dajana Walper, M. Sc.
Bioinformatics
Christian Decker, M. Sc.
Sebastian Görges, M. Sc.
Dr. rer. nat. Milan Hiersche
David Hruska, B. Sc.
Rebecca Krill, B. Sc.
Katrin Lang, B. Sc.
Leonie Müller, M. Sc.
Elisabeth Truong, M. Sc.
Zoe Willett, M. Sc.
Marie Zurstraßen, B. Sc.
Technical Assistants
Our team of technical laboratory assistants (TAs) does outstanding work every day, work that often goes unnoticed. Our TAs are indispensable for the smooth operation of our laboratory. Despite state-of-the-art methods and equipment that automate most work steps, a great deal of manual work and finesse is required—especially in the fields of tumor genetics and prenatal diagnostics—for tasks such as manual DNA preparation and cell culture. The experience and dedication of our TA team are therefore a key component in ensuring the high quality of our test results. Here’s a glimpse into our team.