Profile
PhD immunologist with more than 18 years of experience in research, innovation and evidence-based product development. Specialised in probiotics and the microbiome as well as bioactive ingredients and their use in scientifically grounded health products.
Career and background
Dr. Christiane Gras is a PhD immunologist and, as Head of Business Development at Heilpflanzenwohl GmbH, leads the development of new products and strategic product innovations. On the Medical Advisory Board she stands for the scientific grounding of the products, with a particular focus on probiotics and the microbiome.
She earned her doctorate at Hannover Medical School and went on to do postdoctoral research there in immunology. She then moved into industry, where she initially worked in research and project management and later as an innovation manager and expert speaker with a focus on evidence-based probiotics. In 2024 she served on the scientific committee of the International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC). Since 2024 she has been based at Heilpflanzenwohl GmbH in Berlin.
Areas of expertise
- Immunology and bioactive ingredients
- Probiotics and the microbiome
- Evidence-based product development and innovation
Additional role
Head of Business Development, Heilpflanzenwohl GmbH, Berlin
