Achim Kramer

Achim Kramer is a researcher at the Charité in Berlin, focusing on circadian medicine and the impact of the body's internal clock on health. He is newsworthy due to his team's development of a novel test that can determine a person's circadian rhythm from a hair sample. This test allows scientists to gain insights into an individual's internal clock, which governs many metabolic processes. The recent development is significant because it offers a non-invasive method to personalize medical treatments, particularly cancer therapies. By understanding a patient's unique circadian rhythm, treatments can be timed to maximize effectiveness and minimize side effects. This research has the potential to improve the efficacy of cancer therapies and other treatments influenced by the body's natural rhythms.