Prof. Dr. med. Christoph J. Auernhammer

Prof. Dr. med. Christoph J. Auernhammer is a highly esteemed specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and endocrinology, currently serving as a Professor at the University Hospital LMU Munich. He is a leading authority in the field of neuroendocrine tumors (NET) and serves as the coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic System (GEP-NET) at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Munich. His medical education was completed at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, where he also attained his habilitation. His clinical and research focus is centered on the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine malignancies, with a particular emphasis on the molecular mechanisms and multi-modal therapies for neuroendocrine carcinomas. Dr. Auernhammer is prominently involved in international oncology circles, contributing significantly to the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS) and the German Society of Endocrinology. He has authored numerous high-impact scientific papers and clinical guidelines that have shaped the modern management of rare endocrine tumors. Beyond his research, he is recognized for his dedication to interdisciplinary patient care, integrating advanced medical oncology with endocrinological expertise to provide personalized treatment plans.