Monika Schäfer-Korting

Monika Schäfer-Korting is a renowned pharmacologist and toxicologist from Germany. She is known for her significant contributions to the field of pharmacology, particularly in the area of dermatopharmacology and toxicology.

Early Life and Education

Monika Schäfer-Korting was born in Germany. She pursued her studies in pharmacy at the University of Bonn, where she received her Pharmaceutical State Examination in 1972. She then went on to earn her PhD in pharmacology from the same university in 1975.

Career

After completing her PhD, Schäfer-Korting began her career as a research assistant at the Institute of Pharmacology at the University of Bonn. In 1983, she qualified as a university lecturer in pharmacology and toxicology.

In 1990, she was appointed as a full professor at the Free University of Berlin, where she served as the head of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Her research primarily focused on dermatopharmacology and toxicology, with a particular interest in the development of nanoparticles for drug delivery.

Contributions to Pharmacology

Schäfer-Korting has made significant contributions to the field of pharmacology. Her research has led to advancements in the understanding of drug delivery systems, particularly in the use of nanoparticles for drug delivery in dermatology.

She has also contributed to the development of in vitro models for toxicology testing, which have been instrumental in reducing the need for animal testing in the field of pharmacology.

Awards and Recognition

Over the course of her career, Schäfer-Korting has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to pharmacology and toxicology. These include the Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize for her research in dermatopharmacology.

See Also

• Pharmacology
• Toxicology
• Dermatopharmacology
• Nanoparticles
• Drug delivery systems

External Links

• Free University of Berlin