Dr. Benedikt Brors is the Head of Applied Bioinformatics at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and a professor at Heidelberg University. His work focuses on developing and applying computational methods to analyze large-scale genomic data to improve cancer therapies. He is a graduate of the University of Düsseldorf.
He is a leading figure in the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA), a national infrastructure for securely sharing and analyzing human genome data for research.
Benedikt Brors
Head of Division Applied Bioinformatics at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Overview
Topics They Care About
Cancer Genomics
His career at DKFZ is dedicated to analyzing genomic data from tumors to understand cancer biology and inform new treatments.
Applied Bioinformatics
Leads the division focused on creating and using computational methods to interpret complex biological data, particularly in oncology research.
Genomic Data Sharing
Plays a key role in the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (GHGA), advocating for the secure and ethical sharing of sensitive patient data.
Media Appearances
Benedikt Brors - Universität Heidelberg - Marsilius‑Kolleg. Featured in Marsilius‑Kolleg (Heidelberg University)
Work History
7-2014
Head of Division Applied Bioinformatics at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
7-2014
Professor of Applied Bioinformatics at Universität Heidelberg
7-2003 - 6-2014
Postdoctoral Scientist, Team Leader Computational Oncology, Div. Theoretical Bioinformatics at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
1-2001 - 6-2003
Forscher (Postdoktorand), Intelligent Bioinformatics Systems Group at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
8-1999 - 12-2000
Forscher (Postdoktorand), Div. Theoretical Bioinformatics at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Education
3-1995 - 6-1999
Dr. rer. nat. from University of Düsseldorf
10-1989 - 1-1995
Diplom from University of Düsseldorf
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Location : Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Head of Division Applied Bioinformatics at DKFZ Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
