PD Dr. med. Igor Yakushev

nuclear medicine, neuroimaging

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98%	21 years	9.7/10	$$$$	62	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of nuclear medicine, molecular and radionuclide therapy

About the doctor

Dr. Igor Yakushev is a distinguished nuclear medicine specialist with many years of experience. His impressive career includes research in neuroimaging, cognitive function, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Yakushev is known for his extensive publication record, with scientific papers that contribute to the understanding of Alzheimer's disease, dopamine receptors, and cognitive performance. His work in metabolic connectivity by means of PET imaging has advanced the field of nuclear medicine, making him a valuable asset in the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions. Working in the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital Mainz, Germany, Dr. Yakushev's expertise is further highlighted by his role as the Head of Neuroimaging and Coordinator of neuro-oncologic research. As an Assistant Professor and Senior Physician, he continues to make significant contributions to the medical field, showcasing his dedication to patient care and innovative research. Dr. Yakushev's focus on understanding brain function and pathology sets him apart as a top-tier medical professional in nuclear medicine and neurology.

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1998-2004 Studied Human Medicine at the Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia
2003-2004 Medicine courses at the University of Oulu, Finland, as scholar of the Center of International Mobility (CIMO), Finland
2004 Final state examination with distinction (overall score of 1.1 out of 1.0)
2004-2006 Doctoral studies as scholar of the German Research Foundation (DFG) at the Neuro-Graduate School and Dept. of Nuclear Medicine, University of Mainz, Germany
2006-2007 Practical year (pre-registration) at the University Hospital Mainz, Germany
2007 Final state examination, University of Mainz, Germany
2010 MD thesis “In vivo imaging of dopamine receptors in temporal lobe epilepsy”, Dept. of Nuclear Medicine (Prof. P. Bartenstein), University of Mainz (magna cum laude)

Experience

2008-2011 Resident, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Prof. K. Lieb), University Hospital Mainz, Germany. Research group “Normal Aging” (Prof. A. Fellgiebel)
2011 Rotating Physician, Dept. of Neurology (Prof. F. Zipp), University Hospital Mainz, Germany
2012 Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany
2012-2016 Resident, Technical University of Munich, Germany
2013 Head, research group “Multimodal imaging of normal and pathological cognition”
2015 Head of Neuroimaging
2017 Specialist in Nuclear Medicine
2017 Coordinator of the neuro-oncologic research
2018 Senior Physician
2020 Assistant Professor (Habilitation), Assessment of metabolic connectivity by means of PET
2021 Qualified reader of X-ray and CT images