Dr. Christian Ottmann

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christian Ottmann is an Associate Professor of Molecular Cell Structural Biology in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on small-molecule modulation of protein-protein interactions (PPIs), with a particular emphasis on stabilizing the 14-3-3 adapter protein PPIs. Throughout his career, he has been involved in early drug discovery projects within the pharmaceutical industry, targeting a wide range of diseases including various cancers, Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation, and cystic fibrosis. He has played an essential role as a coordinator for significant European projects such as the FP7 Industry-Academia Partnership Pathways (IAPP) and the Horizon2020 European Training Network (ETN) TASPPI. Dr. Ottmann aims to give back to society by addressing challenging biomedical problems through innovative approaches in drugging protein-protein interactions. He earned his diploma in Biology from Ruhr-University Bochum in Germany and completed his PhD at Eberhard-Karls-University Tübingen, graduating summa cum laude. Following his PhD, he held a postdoctoral position before founding the biotech company AmbAgon Technology. He has also been a group leader at the Chemical Genomics Centre of the Max Planck Society and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field of medicinal chemistry, including the Innovation Award from noted chemistry societies and the Young Chemical Biologist Award from the International Chemical Biology Society (ICBS).

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Eindhoven University of Technology • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Appointed Associate Professor of Molecular Structural Cell Biology in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Group Leader

2006-01-01 — Present

Chemical Genomics Centre, Max Planck Society • Dortmund, Germany

Led a research group focused on biological chemistry and genomics.

Awards

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Innovation Award

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Young Chemical Biologist Award

Requirements for Eindhoven University of Technology

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
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IELTS
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Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
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Speaking
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Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
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Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
PTE
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Required:65
Reading
Required:65
Writing
Required:65
Speaking
Required:65
Overall
Required:70
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline Specific subject knowledge related to the chosen program (e.g., Calculus, Linear Algebra) Maximum 15 ECTS deficiency for international applicants
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