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Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen

psychiatry and psychotherapy
psychiatry and psychotherapy
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
90%29 years9.7/10$$$$971No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Cologne
Health facility
University Hospital Cologne
Medical unit
Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen is a highly accomplished psychiatrist and psychotherapist with 28 years of experience. He obtained his medical license after studying human medicine at the University of Saarland, and later specialized in psychiatry and psychotherapy. He has an impressive list of 971 scientific publications on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Dr. Jessen has held various prestigious positions throughout his career. He currently serves as the Director of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Cologne in Germany. He is also an Executive Board Member of the European Alzheimer's Disease Consortium and a member of the National Institute of Aging-Alzheimer Association. These roles highlight his expertise and contribution to the field of neurodegenerative diseases. One of the unique aspects of Dr. Jessen's career is his extensive involvement in clinical research on Alzheimer's disease. His research has led to new insights into the genetic etiology of the disease, identification of risk loci, and implications for treatment. His dedication to understanding and finding treatments for Alzheimer's disease showcases his commitment to improving patient care and advancing scientific knowledge. In conclusion, Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen is a highly respected psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for his expertise in Alzheimer's disease and neurodegenerative disorders. His extensive research and contributions to the field have established him as a leading figure in the study and treatment of these conditions. Patients can have confidence in his knowledge and skills, knowing they are receiving the best care from a renowned expert.

Skills & Expertise

alzheimers
dementia
memory
amyloid
brain
elderly
cerebrospinal fluid
depression
cognition
metabolism
atrophy
lobe
temporal lobe
medial temporal lobe
mental
memory performance
psychiatry
cognitive reserve
white matter
episodic memory
predementia
schizophrenia
psychotherapy
cerebral activation
depressive symptoms
amyloid deposition
vascular dementia
intravenous immunoglobulin
glucose metabolism
brain stimulation
neuropsychiatric symptoms
mindfulnessbased intervention
major depression
tumor cells
behavioral therapy
hippocampus
cognitive behavioral therapy
mental health
cortical amyloid
memory deficits
cognitive complaints
psychosis
white matter hyperintensity
cortical thickness
hippocampal activation
frontotemporal dementia
brain atrophy
mental illness
supranuclear palsy
alzheimer prevention

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1988-1995 Studied human medicine at the University of Saarland
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • Defense of the dissertation
  • 2002 Obtaining specialization in psychiatry and psychotherapy
  • 2004 Habilitation and a teaching license for psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University of Bonn
Experience
  • Institute for Neuropathology at the University of Duesseldorf
  • 1996 Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University Clinic in Bonn
  • 2002 Senior Physician and Head of the Clinical Alzheimer's Research
  • 2010 Associate Cooperation Unit Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Bonn
  • 2010-2014 W2 Professor of clinical dementia research and Vice Director of the Department of psychiatry at the University of Bonn
  • 2015 W3 Professor and Director of the Department of psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University Hospital Cologne
Awards & Memberships
  • Executive Board Member of the European Alzheimer's Disease Consortium
  • Member of the National Institute of Aging-Alzheimer Association
  • Member of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment
  • Chair of the subjective cognitive decline professional interest area of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Multiancestry analysis of the HLA locus in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases uncovers a shared adaptive immune response mediated by HLA-DRB1*04 subtypes.

5 September, 2023

Diminished utility of fMRI subsequent memory models with increasing severity across the Alzheimer's disease risk spectrum

September, 2023

Cognitive Trajectories in Preclinical and Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease Related to Amyloid Status and Brain Atrophy: A Bayesian Approach

September, 2023

Location

Kerpener Str., 62, 50937 Cologne, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen?

The primary specialization of the doctor is psychiatry and psychotherapy.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen has been practicing for more than 29 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in alzheimers, dementia, memory, amyloid, brain.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Frank Jessen doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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