Christian Stegmann

EDUCATION

College / University

University of Freiburg

Highest Degree

Vordiplom

Major Subjects

Molecular Medicine

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, protein engineering and fluorescence spectroscopy.

Publications

Schermer B, Höpker K, Rapka M, Keil A, Stegmann C, Otto E, Hildebrandt F, Walz G, Benzing T (2003) The nephrocystin protein complex interacts with beta-tubulin and is localized to primary cilia of kidney cells. 36th Annual Meeting & Scientific Exposition/Renal Week of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), San Diego, Poster, November 2003
Huber TB, Reinhard C, Schermer B, Stegmann C, Mueller RU, Zahn A, Gerke P, Walz G, Benzing T (2004) Phosphorylation regulates binding of PDZ domains to Neph proteins at the glomerular slit diaphragm. 37th Annual Meeting & Scientific Exposition/Renal Week of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), St. Louis, Poster, October 2004

Scholarships / Awards

2004 – 2005:	Stipend International Max Planck Research School
2004:	Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (German National Academic Foundation)

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My primary goal is to obtain insights into protein structure and function, especially in the area of cellular signaling processes. Thereby I seek to enhance our understanding of pathogenesis on the molecular level. In my opinion, this can contribute to new concepts in biology and medicine, and may even give rise to new options for therapeutic intervention.