Board and Advisory Board
The Board and Advisory Board of the MCT8 Research Foundation consists of scientists, researchers and physicians who work with dedication and passion on the subject of MCT8.
The board and advisory board are deciding together on the interests of the Foundation.
Dominika Schiebl, PhD student, master of science in psychological medicine, computer scientist, founder sensorelo.com - charitable therapy center, CEO mastermind-artworks.com - web applications
Dominika Schieblchairperson of the board
Stefanie Richter, master of science in computer science, project management Micromata GmbH
Stefanie Richtervice-chairperson of the board
International Enabler and C-level Consultant.PhD in political science
Dr. Stefan Sprucknon-executive director international
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Heike Heuer is Professor of Molecular Thyroidology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Duisburg-Essen, and Director of the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolic Diseases at University Hospital Essen.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Heike Heuer advisory board
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Neubauer is Managing Director of the Center for Rare Diseases ZSEGI, Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine and Chief Physician of the Department of Pediatric Neurology, Social Paediatrics and Epileptology at the Univ.-Klinikum Gießen / Marburg.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Axel Neubauer advisory board
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Markus Schwaninger is professor of pharmacology and head of the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Lübeck. His research focuses on the blood-brain barrier.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Markus Schwaninger advisory board
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulrich Schweizer is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and head of a research group at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulrich Schweizer advisory board
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Felix Schreiner is Senior Physician for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
with a focus on Endocrinology and Diabetology and deputy section head at the University Klinikum Bonn.
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Felix Schreiner advisory board
Dr. Doreen Braun at the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of the University Bonn is winner of the Basedow Prize 2017 for her research on the MCT8 mutation.
Dr. Doreen Braun advisory board
Dr. med Christoffer Krug is a specialist in pediatric and adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, neonatal ambulance and asthma coach at the pediatrician and juvenile practice Dr. med. Christoffer Krug & Dr. med. Bianka Grofer & Dr. med. W.-Christian Püschel
Dr. med. Christoffer Krug advisory board
Dr. med. Sofia Petrova is a specialist in pediatrics with a focus on neuropediatrics at the Social Pediatric Center (SPZ) of the Dritter Orden Children’s Hospital in Munich-Nymphenburg. She cares for several children affected by MCT8 deficiency.
Dr. med. Sofia Petrova advisory board
Dr. med. Khai-Qui Vi is a specialist in General Medicine with additional qualifications in Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Psychosomatic Care, and Acupuncture. He runs the medical practice "Dr. med. Khai-Qui Vi" in Hamburg, where he offers comprehensive primary care, acute medical treatment, psychosomatic therapy, acupuncture, and occupational health services.
Dr. med. Khai-Qui Vi advisory board
Healthcare Consultants
Dr.oec.troph. Judith Garino is a nutritionist and teacher/instructor, with focus on medical nutritional therapy.
As an expert in enteral and parenteral nutrition she is a trainer for physicians who acquire the additional qualification in nutritional medicine.
Garino Medical Consulting
Dr. oec. troph. Judith Garino medical nutritionist consultant
Hannah Jung is a speech-language pathologist and the owner of the practice Logopädie Lautstark. Her areas of treatment include, among others, swallowing disorders, neurologically-related disorders of breath coordination, voice production, and speech. Logopädie Lautstark Hannah Jung
Hannah Junglogopedic consultant
Gerd Huss is a Diplom-psychologist, clinical psychologist (BDP), psychotherapist specializing in systemic therapy and family therapy, clinical hypnotherapist (DGH), and social pedagogue, with extensive expertise in trauma therapy, youth counseling, and family therapy. Psychologische Privatpraxis Gerd Huss
Gerd Husspsychological consultant
Roman Korn is the managing director of the 65-year-old Sanitätshaus Korn and an expert in the fields of orthopedics and technical pediatrics. He is particularly committed to lymphatic care for children with disabilities and their support with mobility, nursing, and bathroom aids in rehabilitation technology. Sanitätshaus Korn
Roman Korn orthopedic consultant
Marikka Schwabe is a classical osteopath, lecturer in osteopathy, nutritionist, and a specialist in internal medicine.
Praxis Marikka Schwabe
Marikka Schwabe osteopathy consultant
Parents board
Daniela Strehlau parents board
Jenny Wilms parents board
Margarita Czarnecka parents board
Tatjana Feduschin parents board
Ewa Taratycka parents board
Velina Karoserova-Jordanova parents board
Cidgem Demiray parents board
Stefan Spruck parents board
Maurice Merscher parents board