Management
Management
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas F. Lüscher
President
Professor Thomas F. Lüscher is Director of Research, Education & Development and Consultant of Cardiology at the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Trust and Imperial College in London as well as Director of the Center for Molecular Cardiology of the University of Zurich. He is the foundation's founder and president.
Christine Lohmann
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Lohmann joined the Education Center as a project leader in May 2018. She is holding a Dipl. Ing. degree in biotechnology and has been working in the field of cardiovascular research and regenerative medicine for the past 13 years. She was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in April 2024.
Thao Kuhn
Chief Financial Officer
Thao Kuhn has been working for the Foundation for Cardiovascular Research since September 2016. She was promoted to CFO on January 1, 2024.
After completing a commercial apprenticeship, she also obtained a higher business diploma and trained part-time as a specialist in finance and accounting for which training she holds a federal certificate. She gained her professional experience in various sectors such as trusts, telecommunications and healthcare. She also has management experience from her role as Credit Management Team Leader at a leading telecommunications company.