Prof. Dr. med. Claus Cursiefen

ophthalmology

User Score	Experience	Total Reviews	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
90%	29 years	6	9.7/10	$$$$	785	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Cologne

Health facility

University Hospital Cologne

Medical unit

Department of ophthalmology

4.3 on Google

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About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Claus Cursiefen is a highly accomplished ophthalmologist with 28 years of experience. He works at the Department of Ophthalmology in the University Hospital Cologne, Germany. Dr. Cursiefen is known for his extensive research and has published 785 scientific publications. His areas of specialization include cornea and anterior segments of the eye. Dr. Cursiefen's career highlights include being a Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology and President of the German Ophthalmological Society. He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Chibret Gold Medal from the German Ophthalmological Society and the French Ophthalmological Society. One of the most exciting aspects of Dr. Cursiefen's career is his involvement in innovative treatments and technologies. He is a pioneer in corneal regeneration and has made significant contributions to the field. His research focuses on improving surgical techniques and developing new therapies for eye conditions. Dr. Cursiefen's impressive track record, expertise, and dedication to advancing ophthalmology make him a highly respected doctor. Patients can trust in his knowledge and experience to receive the best possible care for their eye conditions.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1988-1995 Studied human medicine in Regensburg, Wuerzburg, Dundee, Malta, and London
1995 Obtaining a license for a medical practice at the University of Wuerzburg
1988 Еravel grant from the Center for Migrants and Intercultural Studies UNESCO, Salem Castle School
1989-1995 Scholarship from the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation
1991-1992 Scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service at the University of Dundee/St. Andrews
1997 Defense of the dissertation at the Institute for Anatomy of the University of Wuerzburg
1995-2001 Research Assistant at the Department of ophthalmology of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2001 Obtaining specialization in ophthalmology from the International Council of ophthalmology (Fellow of the European Board of ophthalmology)
2002-2004 Post-doc research grant from the German Research Foundation at the Schepens Eye Research Institute of Harvard
2003 Habilitation and a teaching license at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Adjunct Associate Scientist and Visiting Professor at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard University of Boston
Guest Professor at the Tongji University of Shanghai
2018 Fellow from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

Experience

2004-2011 Head of the cornea bank, Private Lecturer, and Senior Physician at the Department of ophthalmology of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2011 W2 University Professor for cornea and anterior segments of the eye at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
2011 W3 University Professor and Director of the Department of ophthalmology at the University Hospital Cologne

Awards & Memberships

1997 Ph.D. Award from the medical faculty of the University of Wuerzburg
2004 Cora Verhagen Award from the immunology section of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
2005 Best Poster Award at the World cornea congress in the USA
2005 Sicca Research Promotion Award of the Department of dry eye in the Professional Association of Ophthalmologists in Germany
2005-2010 Sub-Project Leader in the interdisciplinary center for clinical research in Erlangen-Nuremberg
2005-2011 Member and Head of the commission for the promotion of young scientists at the Interdisciplinary Center for clinical research in Erlangen
2006 Research Prize of Dr. Walter and Luise Freundlich Foundation in Frankfurt
2006 Promotional Prize of the Society for Microcirculation and Vascular Biology in Munich
2007 Nomination for the European leadership development program of the European Society of Ophthalmology
2007 Research Prize of the German Ophthalmological Society
2008-2012 Sub-Project Leader in the collaborative research center SFB 643
2011 Board Member of the cornea section of the German Ophthalmological Society in Munich
2012 Board Member of the Center for integrated oncology in Cologne-Bonn
2012 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
2012 President of the Network of Excellence in corneal regeneration: "European Network for Excellence in Corneal Regeneration"
2013 Editorial Board Member of the cornea, investigative ophthalmology, and visual science
2014 Mahlon Barlow Lecture at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore
2014 Best Paper Award from the American Ophthalmology Academy in Chicago
2014-2015 Member of the supervisory board in Novaliq of Heidelberg
2014-2018 Chair of the European cooperation in science and technology, action BM1302: "Joining forces in corneal regeneration"
2015 Chairman of the task force research of the German Ophthalmological Society
2016 Member of the review board of clinical neurosciences III in ophthalmology from the German Research Society
2016 Erwin Niehaus Award
2016 Member of the scientific advisory board at the Novaliq in Heidelberg
2016 Member of the executive board at the Center for molecular medicine in Cologne
2017 Member of the Leopoldina National Academy of Sciences
2017 Member of the executive committee of the German Ophthalmological Society
2018 Member of the steering board at the European Vision Institute
2018 President of the German Ophthalmological Society
2019 Co-Chair of the European cooperation in science and technology, action "Aniridia"
2019 Chibret Gold Medal of the German Ophthalmological Society and the French Ophthalmological Society
Spokesman of the German Research Foundation research group FOR 2240
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