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Bernhard Zimmermann

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Sr Executive Research Fellow at Natera
📍 United States

Bernhard Zimmermann is a Sr. Executive Research Fellow at Natera, specializing in cfDNA testing for oncology and transplant monitoring. Educated at ETH Zürich and the University of Basel, he is a prolific inventor with over 100 granted patents and led the development of key diagnostic products like Signatera and Prospera.

Beyond his scientific contributions, Bernhard finds deep personal motivation in helping people with cancer and failing organs. He is also a supporter of the Athletes Network, indicating an interest in sports and athlete development, and actively engages with the scientific community by attending conferences like ESMO.

He is the main inventor of massively multiplex PCR targeted sequencing, a foundational technology he guided from inception to commercial launch.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Sr Executive Research Fellow
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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cfDNA Diagnostics
His career at Natera has been dedicated to developing novel cfDNA testing applications for oncology, women’s health, and transplant monitoring.
Multiplex PCR Technology
He is the lead inventor of massively multiplex PCR targeted sequencing, a core technology in modern diagnostics that he helped pioneer.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Sr Executive Research Fellow
Natera
4-2021 - 3-2024
CSO and SVP R&D
Natera
1-2020 - 3-2021
CSO and VP R&D, Molecular Research
Natera
12-2007 - 11-2010
Sr. Technology Development Scientist
Fluidigm Corporation
12-2005 - 12-2007
Assistant Researcher
UCLA
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Education
2000 - 2004
PhD
University of Basel
10-1992 - 1-1998
MSc
ETH Zürich
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