Christian Singer
Prof. Dr. Christian Singer is gynecologist and professor at the Medical University of Vienna. After graduating the Faculty of Medicine in Innsbruck, he has successfully completed postdoctoral studies at the famous Georgetown University (USA) and University of Leuven (Belgium), where he studied the influence of hormones on the development of malignant tumors. In addition, Dr. Singer graduated from Harvard University (USA), where he obtained the degree “Master of Public Health”.
Prof. Dr. Christian Singer now works and teaches at the Medical University of Vienna, where he specialized in the treatment of breast cancer and improving climacteric symptoms. He became professor in gynecologic oncology translational and clinical research in 2011 and leads Breast Health Center of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of Vienna.
Prof. Dr. Christian Singer has published numerous scientific articles and book chapters about breast cancer and climacteric symptoms and has received multiple national and international awards for his research. He also teaches at medical meetings and conferences worldwide.
Education
- 1984 – 1990 Department of Health, Harvard University, USA
- 1976 – 1984 School of Medicine, University of Innsbruck, Austria
- Highschool, Bundesrealgymnasium Reutte, Austria
Professional Activity
- 2011 Professor of Gynecologic Translational and Clinical Oncology, Medical School of Vienna, Austria
- 2009 Head of Senology Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical School of Vienna, Austria
- 2007-2009 Deputy Chief, Division of Gynecology Special Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical School of Vienna, Austria
- 2006-2007 Clinic Senior Specialist and Medical Deputy, Medical Center of Prince Court, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2002 Founder and CEO, Hellmann & Moedlinger Ltd, Consulting Public Health
- 2000 Expert Assessor, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium
- 2003-2011 Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical, Division of Special Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- 1997-2003 Assistant, Department of Special Gynecology School, University Medical School of Vienna, Austria
- 1995-1997 Postdoctorate Scholarship, International Institute for Cellular Pathology (ICP), Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- 1994-1995 Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Klinikum rechts der Isar – Technical University Hospital, Munich, Germany
- 1991-1993 Postdoctorate Scholarship, Lombardi Cancer Research Center, Georgetown University, Washington, USA
Additional Trainings
- 2001 Johnson & Johnson European Leadership Program in Health, INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France
- 1998 Postgraduate Courses in Law, University of Vienna, Faculty of Law, Vienna, Austria
- 1992 Postgraduate Courses in Molecular Biology, Georgetown University, Washington, USA
- 1988 Advanced Studies Program in Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medical Pharmacology, University of Medicine in Innsbruck, Austria
Licenses and certifications
- 2006 Clinical Trial Investigator Certificate, Austrian Medical Association, Vienna, Austria
- 2004 OB / GYN License, Austrian Medical Association, Vienna, Austria
- 1996 USMLE Certificate, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA
- 1995 Medical License, German Medical Association, Munich, Germany
Scholarships and Prizes
- 2007 Researcher of the month, University of Medicine, Vienna, Austria
- 2004 Award of the Austrian Society for Senology, Austrian Society of Senology, Vienna, Austria
- 2003 Vienna Research Fund Award for Innovation in Interdisciplinary Cancer Research, Vienna, Austria
- 2003 Research Scholarship, Menachem-Elias Foundation, Vienna, Austria
- 1999 Research award of “Erste Bank of Austrian Sparkassen AG”, Erste Bank, Vienna, Austria
- 1999 Hugo Husslein Award, Austrian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vienna, Austria
- 1999 Hans and Blanka Moser Prize, Hannes and Blanka Moser Foundation, Vienna, Austria
- 1999 Schönmann-Cancer Research Award, Schönmann Foundation, Vienna, Austria
- 1998 Theodor Körner Award, Theodor Körner Foundation, Vienna, Austria
- 1998 Award of the Austrian Society for Senology, Austrian Society of Senology, Vienna, Austria
- 1998 HOECHST Award, Hoechst Austria AG, Vienna, Austria
- 1996 Haas Ponds Scholarship, DeDuve International Pathology Institute, Bruxelles, Belgium
- 1995 ICP Scholarship – International Institute for Cell and Molecular Pathology, Brussels, Belgium
- 1993 Edward Wallnöfer Award – Tirol State Council, Innsbruck, Austria
- 1991 Foreign Scholarship for the Promotion of Scientific Work – Federal Department of Science and Research of Austria, Vienna, Austria
- 1986 Young Scientist Award – Philips Industries and Federal Department of Sciences and Research of Austria, Vienna, Austria
Affiliation to professional communities:
- Member of the Board of Directors, Austrian Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (OEGGG)
- Member of the Board of Directors, the Austrian Seniors Society (OGS)
- Member of the board of directors, the Austrian Society for Gynecological Oncology (AGO)
- Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Member, American Cancer Research Association (AACR)
- Member of the Austrian Public Health Society (APH)
- Member of the Alumni Association of Harvard University
Testimonials
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and it I was recommended a mastectomy. I could not accept this so I turnet to AT-MED and came to Dr. Singer. He saved my breast and my life. I trusted him and I recommended him to all the women who have the diagnosis I received. It’s the best in his field.
I’m one of the patients that is very satisfied with Dr. Singer. Two years ago I got to him through AT-MED and from the first moment I had the feeling that someone understands me and wants to help me.
The doctor’s professionalism and the pleasant atmosphere from Privatklinik Döbling gave me a second chance to life. If I were from Austria, it would certainly have been my gynecologist now.
For years I’ve been affected by the symptoms of severe menopause. I have visited a lot of doctors and I have always gone unhappy from their offices. This year I chose to be consulted by a specialist and, through AT-MED, I reached Dr. Singer. I had from the beginning the feeling that he understands my situation. He explained on my meaning when we discussed about the treatment that options I have. Due to therapy, the symptoms of menopause have disappeared or they become more tolerable. I am very glad that I finally found a doctor capable and dedicated to the people.