Johannes Oldenburg

Professor Johannes Oldenburg, MD, is currently Director of the Institute of Experimental Haematology and Transfusion Medicine and of the Haemophilia Center, University Clinic Bonn. After receiving his medical degree, he has acquired numerous postdoctoral lecture qualifications, as well as qualifying as a specialist of transfusion medicine, and medical genetics.
Since 1995, Johannes Oldenburg’s research has been focused on the molecular genetics of blood coagulation factors, with a focus on hemophilia, and the vitamin K pathway (discovery of VKORC1, the target of cumarins). Johannes Oldenburg is author of more than 300 publications in these fields.
Johannes Oldenburg has received numerous scientific awards. He is a reviewer for most journals in the field of hemostasis, sits on the editorial boards for several high-impact journals, and is a member of directory boards for various associations.