PD. Dr. med. Carsten Posovszky

pediatrics, pediatric gastroenterology

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Ulm

Health facility

University Hospital Ulm

Medical unit

Department of pediatric gastroenterology

About the doctor

PD. Dr. med. Carsten Posovszky is a highly experienced doctor specializing in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. With 23 years of experience, he is currently the Head of the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University Hospital Ulm in Germany. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Posovszky is an Extraordinary Professor at the medical faculty of the University of Ulm. Dr. Posovszky has an impressive academic background, including a doctoral thesis on the importance of CD95-mediated apoptosis for the pathogenesis and chemotherapy of acute precursor B-cell leukemia. He has also received numerous awards and recognitions for his research in pediatric gastroenterology, including the Ludwig Demling Research Prize and the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Science Prize. One of the unique aspects of Dr. Posovszky's career is his focus on gastrointestinal diseases in children. His research projects and scientific publications demonstrate his expertise in this field and his commitment to improving the treatment and outcomes for young patients. With over 100 scientific publications to his name, Dr. Posovszky is a leading figure in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Posovszky's exceptional qualifications, extensive experience, and dedication to research make him a highly regarded doctor in the field. He is known for his expertise in pediatric gastroenterology and his contributions to the field through his research and publications. Patients can trust in his knowledge and experience for the best possible care for their children at the University Hospital Ulm.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1993-2000 Studied in human medicine at the Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg
1996-2000 Doctoral thesis: “Importance of CD95-mediated apoptosis for the pathogenesis and chemotherapy of acute precursor B-cell leukemia”
2001 Doctorate in medicine
2005 Specialist examination in pediatrics and adolescent medicine at the University Hospital Ulm
2006 Certificate as a gastroenterologist for children and adolescents from the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology
2007 Recognition of the additional qualification in pediatric gastroenterology by the District Medical Association of South Wuerttemberg
2013 Sonography certification for newborns and children
2015 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Ulm: “Pathophysiology of congenital enteropathies”

Experience

2017 Head, Department of pediatric gastroenterology at the University Hospital Ulm
2020 Extraordinary Professor at the medical faculty of the University of Ulm

Awards & Memberships

1994-2000 Scholarship Holder of the German National Academic Foundation
2001 Member of the German Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
2002 Dissertation Prize of the Dr. Feldbausch Foundation of the medical faculty of the Ruprecht-Karls-University for the dissertation: "Importance of CD95-mediated apoptosis for the pathogenesis and chemotherapy of the acute precursor B-cell leukemia"
2003 Member of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2004 Member of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine
2006 Poster Prize of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition to Dr. C. Posovszky for an outstanding poster: «Therapy optimization through apoptosis-inducing immunomodulatory therapy in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases»
2009 Poster Award of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition to Dr. C. Posovszky for the best poster: "Malabsorption and severe diarrhea due to loss of gastrointestinal, endocrine cells in patients with autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes"
2009-2020 Member of the further training committee of the District Medical Association of South Wuerttemberg for the field of pediatric gastroenterology
2012 Member of the European Crohn and Colitis Organization
2012 Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
2013 Member of the working group on pediatric allergology south
2013 Member of the german working group on pediatric impedance measurement of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2015 Member of the working group register for children and adolescents with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
2015 Member of the German Society for Gastroenterology, Digestive, and Metabolic Diseases
2015 Ludwig Demling Research Prize of the German Morbus Crohn and Ulcerative Colitis Association for the research project: "Multi-centre recording of the vaccination status in children with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases under immunosuppressive therapy followed by live vaccinations with varicella vaccine"
2015 Science Prize of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition for the work: "Persistent defective membrane trafficking in epithelial cells of patients with familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis type 5 due to STXBP2/MUNC18-2 mutations"
2015-2020 Representative for the additional training in pediatric gastroenterology in the appeals committee of the State Medical Association
2017 Advisory Board Member of the German Morbus Crohn and Colitis Ulcerosa Association
2017 Member of the scientific advisory board of the pseudonymized register for children and adolescents with chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
2017-2021 Chairman of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2019 Member of the nutrition working group of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2021 Chairman of the Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
2021 Member of the Nutrition Commission of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
2021 Member of the Swiss Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition