Program Director, Access to Transplantation (ATT)
DKMS Tübingen, Germany
Dr Auer is the Director of the Access to Transplantation (ATT) Program at DKMS Group, dedicated to expanding access to lifesaving blood stem cell transplantation, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. A medical doctor with expertise in humanitarian medicine, public health, and global oncology, she works to advance healthcare equity through international partnerships. Based in Germany, her work focuses on overcoming barriers to transplantation, strengthening clinical capabilities, and developing sustainable healthcare solutions for children and adults with blood cancers and serious blood disorders.
Professional highlights
- Leads the Access to Transplantation (ATT) Program at DKMS Group, driving initiatives that expand access to lifesaving blood stem cell transplantation in low- and middle-income countries.
- Develops and supports global healthcare initiatives that address barriers to transplantation, strengthen clinical infrastructure, and improve access to specialized care for patients with blood cancers and other life-threatening blood disorders.
- Previously led the Physicians Team Department at DKMS Germany, contributing to high-quality donor evaluation processes and safe, effective stem cell donation practices.
- Collaborates with healthcare institutions, transplant centres, and global partners to build sustainable transplantation programmes and strengthen clinical capabilities in underserved regions.
- Contributes to research and knowledge-sharing initiatives that advance donor safety, transplantation practices, and innovative approaches to improving global patient care.