University of Tübingen and University of Berlin (FU): Study of Biochemistry. Graduated as Qualified Biochemist with the examination subjects Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics/Radiation Biology. Diploma thesis: “Immunologische Charakterisierung eines epithelialen, membranassoziierten Antigens in der Entwicklung des südafrikanischen Krallenfrosches Xenopus laevis” [Immunological characterisation of an epithelial, membrane-associated antigen in the development of the South African clawed frog Xenopus laevis” at the FU Berlin, Faculty of Basic Medicine/Institute for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
1988 - 1989
Tutor in Biochemistry practical course for students of Medicine and Dentistry at the Institute for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Basic Medicine of the FU Berlin
1990 - 1992
Schering AG Berlin: Trainer for Biology laboratory assistants
1993 - 1995
Schering AG Berlin: Research Assistant in Medical Editorial Department. Responsible for medicinal products in the indications Oncology/ Chronic Lymphatic Leukaemia (Fludara) and Neurology/Multiple Sclerosis (Beneseron).
1996 - 2000
GABA – The specialist in oral care (Lörrach/Germany): Scientific Project Manager in the Medical-Scientific Department, responsible for the field of Periodontology/Inflammatory Diseases
2000 - 2002
GABA – The specialist in oral care (Lörrach/Germany): Deputy Head of the Medical-Scientific Department
2001 - 2003
Humboldt University Berlin: Further post-graduate studies in Consumer Health Care at the Faculty of Pharmacy
2003 - 2008
GABA – The specialist in oral care (Lörrach/Germany): Head of the Medical-Scientific Department, Member of the Board of Management with power of representation
since 1st June 2008
GABA International AG (Therwil/Switzerland): Director Scientific Affairs