Katrin Ounap
Katrin Õunap is a prominent professor specializing in clinical genetics in Estonia, known for her expertise in genetic disorders and innovative treatments. She has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding the medical care of patients with genetic conditions, recently highlighted in a controversy regarding the funding of treatment for a ten-year-old boy with a rare genetic disease. Õunap's insights are essential in navigating the complexities of genetic therapies, especially in balancing treatment risks and costs against public health considerations.
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Recent news mentions
Katrin Õunap is a co-author of the discovery of a new genetic disease in Estonia.
INTERVJUU ⟩ Tartu teadlased avastasid Eestist täiesti uue sandistava haiguse
Estonia· 2025-11-28Professor Katrin Õunap is part of the group dealing with Sebastian and is considered the most competent to explain the nuances of the new treatment.
VASTULAUSE ⟩ ERR kommenteerib Katrin Lusti poolt Pealtnägijale tehtud etteheiteidEstonia· 2025-10-11
Katrin Ounap is the head of the rare diseases competence center at Tartu University Hospital.
Igal aastal avastatakse kuni 300 uut harvikhaigustEstonia· 2025-03-02