Werner Schroth
Research Group Leader PharmacoOmics and Breast Cancer

Dr. Werner Schroth

Major Projects

  • Pharmacogenomics of breast cancer
  • Hormone-sensitive trial exploration for novel treatment predictors
  • Prospective study: supplementation of standard TAMoxifen with ENDOXifen
  • Estrogen receptor regulation and signaling
  • Early detection: Liquid biopsy in adjuvant settings, tumor profiling

Major Networks and Collaborations, Funding

  • International Tamoxifen Pharmcogenomics Consortium (ITPC)
  • Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) „FightingDrugFailure: Priorities and Standards in Phamacogenomic Research: Opportunities for a Safer and More Efficient Pharmacotherapy“
  • Funded by German Research Council (DFG), German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Interfaculty Center for Pharmacogenomics and Drug Research (ICEPHA), Tübingen, Germany

Curriculum Vitae

Education and Professional Career

Since 2021

Group leader “Breast cancer” at Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch-Institute of Clinical Pharmacology

Since 2004

Scientist in oncology research ‘pharmacogenomics and molecular profiling of breast cancer’, Dr. Margarete Fischer-Bosch-Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Prof. H. Brauch, IKP Stuttgart, Germany

2000-2003

Consultant & scientist-in-charge ‘autoimmune diagnostics’, Dermatological Institute, Prof P. Kind, Offenbach, Germany

2001-2003

Post-doctoral position, ‘evolution of homeobox genes in lower metazoans’, Prof B. Schierwater, ITZ Hannover, Germany

2000

PhD degree at J.W.Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany: speciation and environmental monitoring in moon jellyfish

1999-2000

Research Fellowship Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt DBU

1997-2000

Dissertation at J.W.Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

1996-1998

Employment DFG project ‘microsatellites paternity analyses’, J.W.Goethe University

1996

Environmental Research Award, J.W.Goethe University

1995

Diploma in Biology at J.W.Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany: population genetics in sea turtles

1987-1994

Study of Biology, J.W.Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

Professional Memberships

  • Affiliate membership: American Association for Cancer Research AACR