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Prof. Dr. Josef Pfeilschifter

pharmacology and toxicology
pharmacology and toxicology
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Country, City
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Health facility
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Medical unit
Institute of general pharmacology and toxicology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Josef Pfeilschifter, with many years of experience in pharmacology and toxicology, is renowned for his groundbreaking research and numerous prestigious awards. His career highlights include professorships at the University of Basel and Goethe University Frankfurt, where he currently serves as the Director of the Institute of General Pharmacology and Toxicology. Dr. Pfeilschifter's work has earned him accolades such as the Franz Volhard Prize and Medal, showcasing his expertise and significant contributions to the field. With a focus on sphingolipid biology and its impact on various diseases, Dr. Pfeilschifter has published over scientific papers that delve into cutting-edge treatments and innovative approaches. His research on serum sphingosine-1-phosphate in liver failure and the role of sphingosine kinase in autoimmune diseases highlights his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. Dr. Pfeilschifter's dedication to improving patient outcomes and his exceptional pharmacological skills make him a highly respected figure in the medical community.

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • Studied medicine in Regensburg and Munich
  • 1982 Received doctorate from the Technical University of Munich
  • Research assistant at the Institute of Physiology at the University of Regensburg and at the University of Zurich
  • 1987 Pharmacological Research Department of Ciba-Geigy in Basel
  • 1990 Completed his habilitation at the University of Basel
Experience
  • Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel
  • 1996 Professorship at Goethe University Frankfurt , where he is Director of the Institute of General Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • 2002-2020 Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Goethe University Frankfurt
Awards & Memberships
  • 1993 Franz Volhard Prize
  • 2016 The Franz Volhard Medal
  • 2016 Vice President of the German Association of University Professors and Lecturers
  • 2019 Member of the board of the German Society of Nephrology
  • 2000 Member of the Academia Europaea the Frankfurt Scientific Society
  • 2004 Member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in the Physiology and Pharmacology/Toxicology section

Languages

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English
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German

Publications

Hydrogen Sulfide Deficiency and Therapeutic Targeting in Cardiometabolic HFpEF: Evidence for Synergistic Benefit With GLP-1/Glucagon Agonism.

October, 2025

Loss of S1P Lyase Expression in Human Podocytes Causes a Reduction in Nephrin Expression That Involves PKCδ Activation.

7 February, 2023

Impact of Moderna mRNA-1273 Booster Vaccine on Fully Vaccinated High-Risk Chronic Dialysis Patients after Loss of Humoral Response.

11 April, 2022

Location

Theodor-Stern-Kai, 7, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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The primary specialization of the doctor is pharmacology and toxicology.

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Prof. Dr. Josef Pfeilschifter has been practicing for more than 44 years.

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