Prof. Dr. Med. Christian Thaler

Medical Degrees

• M.D. — Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
• M.D. — University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom
• M.D. — University of Vienna, Austria
• University Professor (C3) for Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, since 1998

Fellowships & Special Training

• Internship in Gynaecologic Oncology — Parkland Health, University of Texas, USA, 1981–1982
• Residency in Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Center for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, 1984–1987
• Fellowship in Reproductive Immunology — Center for Reproduction and Transplantation Immunology, Methodist Hospital of Indiana, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, USA, 1987–1991
• Specialist (Facharzt) in Reproductive Medicine — Clinic and Polyclinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics, LMU Munich, Germany, 1991–1998
• Specialised training at the Center for Assisted Reproduction, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
• Specialised training at the Medical School of Aberdeen, UK
• Specialised training in Department of Gynaecological Endocrinology, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Certifications & Accreditations

• German Medical Association — Board Certified Specialist in Gynaecology and Obstetrics with Reproductive Medicine subspecialty
• Bavarian State Medical Association — Examiner in Gynaecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine
• Elected Member — Zürcher Kreis (Zurich Circle, German-speaking expert commission on gynaecological endocrinology and hormonal contraception)
• Appointed Member — "Assisted Reproduction" Advisory Committee, Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care

Current Affiliation

• University Professor (C3) for Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), Germany (since 1998 — 27+ years)
• Active in private consulting practice and online second opinion services
• First Vice-President — German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
• Member of the Advisory Board — German Menopause Society
• Member of the Board — Working Group of University Centres for Reproductive Medicine (URZ); also Past President / Vice-President

Past Affiliations

• Head, Hormone and Fertility Centre — LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany (until March 2024)
• Specialist, Reproductive Medicine, Clinic and Polyclinic for Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 1991–1998
• Fellowship in Reproductive Immunology — Methodist Hospital of Indiana, University of Indiana, Indianapolis, USA, 1987–1991
• Residency in Gynaecology and Obstetrics — Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, 1984–1987
• Internship in Gynaecologic Oncology — Parkland Health, University of Texas, USA, 1981–1982
• Center for Assisted Reproduction, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA — Visiting Specialist
• Past President (2002–2012, since 2018) and Vice-President (2012–2018) — Working Group of University Centres for Reproductive Medicine (URZ)
• Vice-President (2000–2002), Executive Board Member (1996–2000) — American Society for Reproductive Immunology (ASRI)
• Past President — German Society of Reproductive Medicine (DGRM)
• Executive Board Member, German Menopause Society
• Executive Board Member (2009–2012) — Working Group Biotechnology

Academic & Research Roles

• 200+ scientific publications
• Subject-matter expert on hormonal and immunological processes during pregnancy
• Subject-matter expert on embryonal nidation (implantation) in the womb
• Subject-matter expert on effects of trace elements and vitamins on ovarian function
• Examiner — Bavarian State Medical Association in Gynaecological Endocrinology
• Co-author on the Munich heARTerY-study on vascular function in children, adolescents, and young adults conceived through assisted reproductive technologies
• Member — European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)

Key Achievements

• 35+ years of reproductive medicine and IVF practice
• University Professorship at LMU Munich since 1998
• 200+ scientific publications
• International training across Germany, USA (Harvard, Indiana, Texas), UK (Aberdeen), and Austria
• Past President of multiple major reproductive medicine societies
• LMU Munich Department of Reproductive Medicine — one of Europe's largest fertility centres