Prof. Dr. Ali Önder Yildirim

pulmonology, lung immunity

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich

Medical unit

Institute for experimental pneumology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Ali Önder Yildirim, an esteemed pulmonologist at the University Hospital Ludwig-Maximilians Munich, has an impressive career path showcasing his dedication to respiratory health. With roles such as Group Leader of “Immunopathology of COPD” and Director of Institute for Lung Health and Immunity, he has made significant contributions to the field. His expertise extends to being Director of CPC-M, a site of the German Center for Lung Research, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to advancing pulmonary medicine. Dr. Yildirim's involvement in crucial research areas such as COPD, complex molecular systems in environmental health, and platform imaging sets him apart in the medical community. His position as Professor at the Institute of Experimental Pneumology highlights his proficiency and passion for improving lung health. With a focus on cutting-edge treatments and innovative approaches, he stands out as a respected figure in the field of pulmonology.

Gallery

Third most common cause of death worldwide! Why COPD is so dangerous & how you can prevent it

COPD - Can we stop the disease?

The true risk factors for COPD | Prof. Ali Önder Yildirim

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1999-2002 Doc. Vet. Med. Veterinary Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Giessen
2002-2004 Participant Graduate Program of the "Sonderforschungsbereich 534 Grundlagen der vascularmedizin" (Collaborative Research Center 534 Fundamentals of Vascular Medicine), University Hospital Giessen
2008-2009 Postdoctoral fellow, Department of Clinical Chemistry & Molecular Diagnostics, University Hospital Giessen & Marburg GmbH, Marburg, Germany

Experience

2009 Group Leader “Immunopathology of COPD”, Comprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC), Helmholtz Zentrum München, Institute of Lung Biology and Disease; Munich, Germany
2010-2012 Deputy Director of Institute of Lung Biology and Disease (iLBD), Helmholtz Zentrum München, Munich, Germany
2020 Director of Institute for Lung Health and Immunity (LHI)/Comprehensive Pneumology Center (CPC), Helmholtz Munich, Germany
2023 Professor Institute of Experimental Pneumology, LMU Clinic Munich
2024 Director CPC-M (Munich site of German Center for Lung Research, DZL)

Awards & Memberships

2012 PI and member, German Center for Lung Research (DZL) in Disease Area COPD, DPLD, ELD and Platform Imaging
2012 Member of Helmholtz Virtual Institute of Complex Molecular Systems in Environmental Health (HICE)
2019 PI and Visiting Scientist in University of Koc, Istanbul, Turkey