Dr. Christian Haass

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Biography

Christian Haass is a full professor at the Department of Metabolic Biochemistry at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. He has been leading research focused on neurodegeneration, including Alzheimer’s disease and Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration. His work emphasizes the translation of molecular cellular mechanisms in neurodegeneration, particularly in finding therapeutic targets related to the amyloid cascade. Professor Haass collaborates closely with the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Munich and is particularly involved with the Munich Cluster for Systems Neurology (SyNergy). He has held multiple academic positions, transitioning from assistant professor at Harvard Medical School to full professor since 1999. He completed his PhD in Biology at the Centre for Molecular Biology (ZMBH) at the University of Heidelberg.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

Department of Metabolic Biochemistry, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich • Munich

Leading research on neurodegeneration including Alzheimer's disease and related therapeutic targets.

Site Speaker

— Present

German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) • Munich

Speaker involved in translational research initiatives.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, USA

Conducted research in neurodegenerative diseases.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Center for Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School • Boston, USA

Focused on neurodegenerative mechanisms.

Requirements for Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related quantitative field At least 75% of Bachelor's curriculum completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae in English
  • Motivation letter (2000-3000 characters)
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcript
  • Explanation of grading scale
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Faculty of Economics. GRE is NOT required for the standard M.Sc. Economics.