• Geboren am 03.08.1967 in München (D)
• 1988-1995 Medizinstudium an der Technischen Universität München (D), an der East Carolina University / North Carolina (USA) (Biomedical Science Exchange Program) und an der University of Cape Town (South Africa), Groote Schuur Hospital
• 1995-1996 Arzt im Praktikum an der Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie der Universität Regensburg (D), 
 Prof. Jauch
• 1997-1998 Assistenzarzt an der I. Medizinischen Klinik Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder Regensburg (D), Prof. Gain
• 1998-2002 Assistenzarzt an der Klinik für Herz- / Thorax- und herznaher Gefäßchirurgie, 
 Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (D), Prof. Birnbaum
• 2002-2006 PhD und Postdoctoral Research Fellow an der “Cardiovascular
  Research Unit” der University of Cape Town / South Africa, Prof. Zilla
• 2006-2008 Assistenz- und Oberarzt (ab 04/08) an der Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie sowie des
  Departments für chirurgische Forschung Universitätsspital Zürich, Prof. Genoni, Prof. Lachat, Prof. Zünd
• 2008-2011 Oberarzt an der Abteilung für Chirurgie, Kantonsspital Schaffhausen, PD Dr. Schweizer
• 2011-2013 Oberarzt an der Abteilung für Chirurgie, GZO Spital Wetzikon, Dr. Stieger
• Ab 01.09.2013 Chirurg an der Venenklinik Bellevue Kreuzlingen, Dr. Traber
  Ab 01.02.2014 Zusätzlich Phlebologische Sprechstunde am „Haut und Allergiezentrum Brunnehof“,
  Oberlandstrasse 100, 8610 Uster

• 1999 Promotion: „Gallensteinrezidive und Kontraktilität der Gallenblase nach lokaler Litholyse von 
 Cholesteringallensteinen mittels Methyl-Tert-Butyl-Ether (MTBE) II. Medizinische Klinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU München, Professor Swobodnik, Prof. Classen, Summa cum laude
• 2007 PhD Thesis: „Stimulating Angiogenesis into Biomaterials through the Delivery of Growth Factors”,
  Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Professor Zilla, Dr. Davies
• 2008-2013 Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter an der Klinik für Herz-und Gefässchirurgie des Universitäts
  Spitals Zürich, Prof. Lachat, Prof. Zünd
• 2012-2013 Lehrbeauftragter an der Universität Zürich an der Klinik für Herz-und Gefässchirurgie des
  Universitäts Spitals Zürich

•  Stv. Leitung Klinische Telemedizin am UniversitätsSpital Zürich, 3 Kinder
• Freizeit: Velo fahren, Wandern, Reisen

• Verbindung der Schweizer Ärztinnen und Ärzte FMH
• Verband Schweizerischer Assistenz- und Oberärztinnen und –ärzte VSAO
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Phlebologie
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gefässchirurgie
• European Society of Vascular Surgeons

1.
“Surface Bound VEGF and PDGF-BB Stimulate Angiogenesis”
Christian Schmidt, Neil Davies, Deon Bezuidenhout, Lawrence Higham and Peter Zilla, Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
IFMBE Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering (ICBME), Singapore 2005 Volume 12; 1A5-03

2.
“Bioprosthetic tissue preservation by filling with a poly(acrylamide) hydrogel”
Anel Oosthuysen, Peter Zilla, Paul Human, Christian Schmidt, Deon Bezuidenhout
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Biomaterials, 2006 Mar;27(9):2123-30

3.
“The dosage dependence of VEGF stimulation on scaffold neovascularisation“
Neil Davies, Stephan Dobner, Deon Bezuidenhout, Christian Schmidt, Michael Beck,
Andreas Zisch, Peter Zilla
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa and
ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Biomaterials 2008 Sep;29(26):3531-8

4.
„Constrictive external nitinol meshes inhibit vein graft intimal hyperplasia in nonhuman primates“
Peter Zilla, Paul Human, Mike Wolf, Wilhelm Lichtenberg, Nasser Rafiee,
Deon Bezuidenhout, Nazlia Samodien, Christian Schmidt, Thomas Franz,
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa and
Medtronic Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2008 Sep;136(3):717-25

5.
“Rapid three-dimensional visualization of VEGF-induced scaffold neovascularization by micro-CT”
Christian Schmidt1,2, Deon Bezuidenhout1, Michael Beck1, Elisabeth Van der Merwe1, Peter Zilla1, Neil Davies1
1Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa and
2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Biomaterials 2009, Oct;30(30):5959-68

6.
“Temporary angiogenic transformation of the skin graft vasculature after reperfusion”
Lindenblatt N1, Platz U1, Althaus M1, Hegland N1, Schmidt C2, Contaldo C1, Vollmar B, Giovanoli P1, Calcagni M1 1Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jul; 126(1):61-70

7.
„Covalent Surface Heparinisation Potentiates Porous Polyurethane Scaffold Vascularisation“
Deon Bezuidenhout, Neil Davies, Melanie Black, Christian Schmidt, Anel Oosthuysen, Peter Zilla
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
J Biomater Appl. 2010 Jan; 24(5):401-18

8.
“Induced chronic hypoxia negates the pro-angiogenic effect of surface
immobilized heparin in a polyurethane porous scaffold”
Christian Schmidt1,2, Deon Bezuidenhout1, Lawrence Higham1, Peter Zilla1, Neil Davies1
1Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa and
2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery and Department of Surgical Research, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
J Biomed Mater Res A, 2011 Sep 15;98(4):621-8

9.
“Sustaining neovascularisation of a scaffold through staged release of vascular endothelial growth factor-A and platelet-derived growth factor-BB”
Neil Davies1§,Christian Schmidt1,2§, Deon Bezuidenhout1, Peter Zilla1
§ Both authors contributed equally
1Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa and 2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery and Department of Surgical Research, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Tissue Eng Part A, 2012 Jan;18(1-2):26-34

10.
“EPO reverses defective wound repair in hypercholesterolaemic mice by increasing functional angiogenesis”
Elsherbiny A1, Högger DC1, Borozadi MK1, Schmidt CA2, Plock J1, Largo RD1, Lindenblatt N1, Giovanoli P1, Contaldo C1
1Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 2Division of Surgical Research, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2012 Nov;65(11):1559-68

11.
“Veno-venous perfusion to cool and re-warm in thoracic and thoraco-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair“
1Christian Schmidt, 1Markus Wilhelm, 1Dieter Mayer, 1Zoran Rancic, 1Annette Bangemann, 2Christian Felix, 1Frank Veith, 1Mario Lachat
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
2Instititute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
J Vasc Surg 2013 Jul;58(1):33-41

12.
“In vivo evaluation of wound bed reaction and graft performance after cold skin graft storage – new targets for skin tissue engineering”
Alicia Knapik, MSc1, Kai Kornmann1, Katrin Kerl MD2, Maurizio Calcagni, MD1, Christian Schmidt MD PhD3, Brigitte Vollmar MD4, Pietro Giovanoli MD1, Nicole Lindenblatt MD1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, 2Division of Dermatology, 3Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
4Institute for Experimental Surgery, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany
Journal of Burn Care and Research 2013 Dec 3 (Epub ahead of print)

13.
„Outpatient endovascular aortic aneurysm repair: experience in 100 patients“
Lachat M1, Pecoraro F2, Mayer D1, Guillet C1, Glenck M3, Rancic Z1, Schmidt CA1, Puippe G3, Veith FJ4, Bleyn J5 and Bettex D6
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
2Vascluar Surgery Unit, University Hospital „P. Giaccone“, Palermo, Italy
3Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
4Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY and Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
5Department of Vascular Surgery, Monica Hospital, Antwerp (Deurne), Belgium
6Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Ann Surg. 2013 Nov;258(5):754-759

14.
“Endoluminal stent-graft relining to treat perigraft seroma: successful experience in visceral artery bypasses
Lachat M1, Romero-Toledo M1, Glenck M2, Veith FJ3, Schmidt CA1, Pecoraro F4
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
2Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
3Vascluar Surgery Unit, University of Palermo, AOUP „P. Giaccone“, Italy
4New York University Medical Center, New York City and The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Journal of Endovascular Therapy 2013 Dec;20(6):868-71

15.
„Teleconsultation in vascular surgery: a 13 year single centre experience”
Christian Schmidt1§, Sabine Schmidt-Weitmann2§, Mario Lachat1, Christiane Brockes2
§ Both authors contributed equally
1Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery and 2e-Health, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2013 Dec 18 (Epub ahead of print)

16.
“AAV Transduction of Wound Repair Cells via Slow Release Fibrin matrix”
Christian Schmidt1, Neil Davies2, Deon Bezuidenhout2, Peter Zilla2
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
2Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
J Biomater Appl. 2013 Oct 25 (Epub ahead of print)

17.
„Paraincisional Subcutaneous Infusion of Ropivacaine After Open Abdominal Vascular Suregry Shows Significant Advantages“
Chaykovska L1, Blohme L1, Mayer D1, Gloeckler S, Rancic Z1, Schmidt CA1, Tunesi Roberto1 , Veith FJ3, Lachat M1, and Bettex D4
1Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
3Division of Vascular Surgery, New York University Medical Center, New York, NY and Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
4Division of Cardiovascular Anesthesia, Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Ann Vasc Surg. 2014 Jan; (Epub ahead of print)

Weitere Publikationen:

1.
“Investigations into vascular cell mobility under normoxic and hypoxic conditions”
Christian Schmidt, Matthias Fittkau, Peter Zilla and Neil Davies
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
South African Journal of Surgery, 2004 Volume 42 No.1 ,p 21-22
Published Abstract

2.
“DNA Delivery from Fibrin Matrices”
Christian Schmidt, Neil Davies and Peter Zilla
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
South African Journal of Surgery, 2004 Volume 42 No.1, p 22, Published Abstract

3.
“Matrix delivered Adeno- Associated Virus – an Update”
Christian Schmidt, Neil Davies and Peter Zilla
Cardiovascular Research Unit, University of Cape Town, South Africa
South African Journal of Surgery, 2004 Volume 42 No.2 ,p 67
Published Abstract

4.
“Veno-venöse Abkühlung zur offenen chirurgischen Therapie des Thorakalen Aortenaneurysmas (TAA) an der Herz-Lungenmaschine”
Klinik für Herz-und Gefässchirurgie, Universitätsspital Zürich, Schweiz
Christian Schmidt, Markus Wilhelm, Michele Genoni, Mario Lachat
Swiss Perfusion 2008 Jul;15-18

5.
“Revascularization of skin grafts in a new in vivo model- HIF1-α-mediated angiogenesis within the wound bed results in reperfusion of the graft capillaries”
Lindenblatt N1, Calcagni M1, Schmidt C2, Contaldo C1, Menger MD2, Giovanoli B1, Vollmar B.
1Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jan; 62(6)
Published Abstract

6.
“Visualisation of skin graft revascularisation in a new in vivo model – Novel insights into the processes at the vascular interface”
Lindenblatt N1, Calcagni M1, Platz U1, Althaus M1, Hegland N1, Schmidt CA2, Contaldo C1, Vollmar B, Giovanoli1 P. 1Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 2Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jan; 125
Published Abstract