Katharina Wagner MSc

President | Biomed Austria Lead Biomed Austria’s strategic direction and daily operations, with responsibility for organisational decisions, professional advocacy and continuing education development. Serve as Quality Management Representative and oversee public communication, including social media. Bring practical diagnostic and leadership experience into health policy, strengthen partnerships and advance the visibility, quality and future development of biomedical science.

Vice President | Biomed Austria Supported strategic and operational management with a focus on quality management, communication and professional policy. Contributed to policy positions, organisational processes and cross-departmental initiatives, and represented Biomed Austria at professional events. Hands-on involvement across the organisation provided a structured transition into the presidency and its decision-making responsibilities.

Lead Biomedical Scientist | FetoMed – Center for Fetal Medicine, Vienna Coordinated daily laboratory operations in prenatal diagnostics, combining analytical work with patient support, technical coordination and collaboration with external laboratories. Contributed to the genetic counselling process within the multidisciplinary team. Developed a patient satisfaction survey, reintroduced team meetings and supported quality management, process improvement and social media communication.

Biomedical Scientist – Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics | Labor Kaserer, Koperek & Beer GmbH Performed microbiological and molecular diagnostics, initiated PCR staff training and supported certification preparation. For my MSc in Medical Genetics, developed a molecular pathology planning project in collaboration with the laboratory and its physicians, covering equipment, facilities and implementation requirements.

MSc in Medical Genetics | Medical University of Graz | 2020–2022 Completed alongside professional practice to deepen my expertise in human genetics and strengthen the scientific foundation of my diagnostic work. Developed advanced knowledge in genetic diseases and predispositions, the selection and evaluation of diagnostic methods, and the interpretation and communication of laboratory findings. The programme complemented my laboratory and leadership experience with specialised academic training.

Head Biomedical Scientist | Central Laboratory, KABEG LKH Wolfsberg Led the biomedical laboratory team and coordinated workflows within a hospital laboratory providing diagnostic services around the clock. Combined operational responsibility with a focus on analytical quality and timely reporting. Introduced regular team meetings and promoted approachable leadership, constructive feedback and transparent communication to support staff involvement and collaborative problem-solving.

Technical Lead – Fragment Analysis | MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory Led a small specialist team in molecular genetic diagnostics, including STR-based chimerism analysis. Coordinated workflows, trained staff and supported method development and equipment validation, promoting diagnostic quality and constructive error management.

Advanced knowledge of molecular genetic analysis methods, Dealing with different devices for molecular genetic analysis, Self-organization of research projects with scientists, Cryopreservation, Creating previous findings for patients

Technical Lead – Molecular Genetics & Cell Culture | DZNE, Munich In my first leadership role, coordinated a small laboratory team and provided technical support to 15 doctoral researchers. Managed genotyping workflows, SOPs, research documentation and procurement, and planned equipment requirements for a laboratory relocation.

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Molecular Genetics | MLL Munich Leukemia Laboratory Built expertise in molecular genetic diagnostics and contributed to research, method development and quality assurance. Training new colleagues and coordinating research workflows laid the foundation for my first leadership role and lasting passion for genetics.

Importance of NT measurement in times of NIPT, Abnormal NIPT – what now? Causes and management, Excursus: Uterine transplant - the long path from idea to reality, Latest developments in the field of non-invasive prenatal exome diagnostics

For a long time, genetic testing was very easy. Down syndrome was primarily diagnosed, and the findings were usually clear and easy to understand. For several years, array CGH and exome sequencing have expanded prenatal Clarification. This influences the parents' decision during pregnancy and care after birth is essential. At the same time, the number of treatment options for genetic diseases is increasing.

The part-time MBA Health Management & Digital Health prepares those responsible in the health sector to help shape the future of the health sector through management decisions. The basic prerequisite for this is a comprehensive understanding of digital transformation and sound management know-how. This is exactly what this innovative MBA distance learning course focuses on.

Hematology Diagnostics - Lymphatic Diseases: Reactive changes in lymphopoiesis, Classification of malignant lymphomas, Indolent lymphomas: live microscope cases, Aggressive lymphomas, multiple myeloma: live microscopic cases, Anemia and benign Haematology: live microscopic cases

ÖÄK Genetics Diploma enables the acquisition of knowledge and skills in molecular genetics, cytogenetics and genetic counseling, which have become fundamental requirements for diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of an increasing number of diseases of all ages.

Knowledge and practical skills for the diagnosis of genetic diseases and genetic dispositions for diseases, including the specific biological background.

Iron metabolism, anemia criteria, most important laboratory analyzes for transfusion medicine

Signing in in the health professional register Since July 1, 2018 for members of the health care and nursing professions and the higher-level paramedical services registration in the Health Professionals Register prerequisite in order to work at your health care professional.

Spirometry, body plethysmography, bronchospasmolysis test, inhalative provocation, ECG / blood pressure measurement at rest and various procedures of ergometry, oscillography, EEG and ENG

Nostrification as a biomedical analyst

ERIC is a European organization devoted to improving the outcome of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and related diseases. It is a registered non-profit organization under the name European Research Initiative on CLL e.V, according to the German law.

Performance,limitations,Optimization,Production/optimization of standards, reference systems and controls,Optimization of the sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility,Analyze/present data,Validation of assays,accreditation requirements,New technologies,Troubleshooting,Resumee