Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Freund

epilepsy and brain tumors, surgical neurology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
94%	50 years	9.6/10	$$$$	429	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Hanover

Health facility

International Neuroscience Institute Hanover

Medical unit

Department of surgical neurology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Freund, with over 50 years of experience, is a renowned specialist in epilepsy and brain tumor treatment. His impressive career includes training in neurology and neurophysiology in prestigious institutions such as the University of Freiburg and appointments as a visiting professor in London and Bethesda. Dr. Freund's extensive list of 429 scientific publications showcases his dedication to advancing neurological research, focusing on areas such as brain mapping, deep brain stimulation, and cortical activation. His contributions have earned him numerous awards and recognitions, highlighting his expertise in the field. Dr. Hans-Joachim Freund's leadership roles in various research and medical foundations demonstrate his commitment to improving patient care and advancing scientific knowledge in neurology. As the former Professor and Director of the Department of Neurology at the University of Dusseldorf, he has played a significant role in shaping the future of neurological treatments. His specialization in epilepsy and brain tumors, coupled with his innovative research approaches, makes Dr. Freund a highly respected and sought-after expert in the field.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

Studied human medicine in Hamburg and Freiburg
Obtaining a license for medical practice
Training in neurology and neurophysiology at the clinic of Prof. Jung of the University of Freiburg
1974-1975 Visiting Professor at the University Institute of Neurology, National Hospital Queen Square in London
1984 Visiting Scientist at the Department of neurophysiology of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda
Obtaining specialization in neurology and neurosurgery
2002 Honorary doctorate from the University of Zurich

Experience

1977-2001 Professor and Director of the Department of neurology at the University of Dusseldorf
2002 Department of neurosurgical neurology at the International Neuroscience Institute in Hanover

Awards & Memberships

1978-1984 Member of the Senate of the German Research Foundation
1982-1990 Spokesman of the special research area 200: "Pathological mechanisms of brain function"
1990-1993 Vice President of the German Research Foundation
1991-1999 Chairman of the German Stroke Foundation
1991-2001 Spokesman of the subsequent Collaborative Research Center 194: "Structural change and dysfunction in the nervous system"
1993 Carmichael Medal London
1994 Berger Prize of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging
1995 Laufberger Medal of the Czech Physiological Society
1995 Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
2000 Robert Pfleger Prize, together with Thomas Brandt and Johannes Dichgans
2001 Awarded the Wilhelm Erb Gedenk Muenze of the German Neurological Society
Chairman of the senate commission for clinical research of the German Research Foundation
Member of the executive board of the German Society for Naturalists and Physicians
Member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences
Member of the German Academy of Sciences
Member of the Leopoldina- Acatech Convention for Technical Sciences of the Union of German Academies of Sciences
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in London
Foreign Associate Member of the Academie Royale de Medecine Belgique
Member of the journal "Advances in Neurology"
Member of the journal "Archives of Neurology, Brain, and Neuroscientist"
Member of the journal "Restorative Neurology"