Prof. Dr. med. Stefan M. Pfister

First Chairman

Stefan Pfister is a pediatric oncologist and molecular geneticist. As director of the Hopp Children's Cancer Center Heidelberg (KiTZ) and head of the Department of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the DKFZ, he is committed to developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for children with cancer—with the aim of significantly improving the chances of recovery for young patients.

Why I am participating

“Because science and democracy need each other – and we cannot take their foundations for granted. It is up to all of us to take responsibility and actively stand up for an open, free, and knowledge-based society.”