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Prof. Dr. Rainer Haas

Hematologist

Prof. Dr. Rainer Haas

Head of Department

42+ years of experience

Fellowship, Graduation
University Hospital Dusseldorf - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. Rainer Haas Specializes In

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    Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Acute Myeloid Leukaemia Blood Cancer Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia Leukemia Hodgkin Lymphoma Hairy Cell Leukaemia Myelodysplastic Syndromes Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Rainer Haas

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
    • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
    • Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
    • Multiple Myeloma (Plasmocytoma)
    • Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
    • Anemia and Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
    • Bronchial Carcinoma (Lung Cancer)
    • Sarcoma

    Sub-specialties

    • Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: International authority in autologous, allogeneic, and umbilical cord blood transplantation — a leading Hematology specialist in Dusseldorf, Germany.
    • Molecular Hematology & Gene Therapy: Led large-scale gene therapy research projects with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) — recognised among the best Hematology doctors in Germany.
    • Targeted & Immunotherapy: Expert in antibody therapy, cytokine therapy, and modern targeted therapies for haematological malignancies.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Autologous Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
    • Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation
    • High-Dose Chemotherapy
    • Radiochemotherapy
    • Antibody Therapy & Targeted Therapy
    • Immunotherapy & Cytokine Therapy
    • Molecular Diagnostics for Haematological Malignancies
    • Puncture of Ascites and Pleura
    • Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (MD / Graduation) — Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1975–1981
    • Doctorate (PhD) — Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Heidelberg University, Germany, 1981
    • Habilitation & Venia Legendi — Internal Medicine, Heidelberg University, Germany, 1991

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training in Internal Medicine — University Hospital Mainz (Endocrinology), Germany, 1982
    • Mildred Scheel Foundation Research Fellowship — Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, Canada, 1985
    • Visiting Consultant — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA
    • Training in Hematology, Oncology and Rheumatology — Heidelberg University Hospital, 1984

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Council Registration
    • Specialist — Internal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology
    • Member — German Society of Hematology and Medical Oncology (DGHO)
    • Member — European Hematology Association (EHA)
    • Member — American Society of Hematology (ASH)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • University Hospital Düsseldorf (Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf), Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany — Director, Department of Hematology, Oncology and Clinical Immunology (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany — Senior Consultant & Coordinator, Bone Marrow Transplantation Programme, 1985–1991
    • Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, Canada — Mildred Scheel Foundation Research Fellow, 1985
    • University Hospital Mainz, Germany — Specialist Training, Department of Endocrinology, from 1982
    • Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA — Visiting Consultant

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Chair — Commission for Clinical Studies, Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
    • Founder & Head — Clinical Cooperation Unit for Molecular Hematology and Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), 1995
    • Author/Co-author of 150+ scientific publications
    • Author of a textbook on Myelodysplastic Syndromes

    Key Achievements

    • 40+ years of clinical experience in haematology and oncology
    • 1,500+ bone marrow / stem cell transplantations performed since 1989 at UKD
    • 150+ peer-reviewed scientific publications
    • International training across Germany, Canada, and the USA
    • Pioneered gene therapy projects at the DKFZ
    • Author of a major reference textbook on myelodysplastic syndromes

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