Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz

internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	30 years	9.9/10	$$$$	476	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Department of internal medicine (cardiology, angiology, and pulmonology)

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz is a highly accomplished doctor specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, and pulmonology. With 29 years of experience, he has established himself as an expert in his field. He currently works at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich in the Department of Internal Medicine, which includes cardiology, angiology, and pulmonology. Prof. Laugwitz's impressive CV showcases his dedication and passion for his profession. He has conducted extensive research and has published hundreds of scientific papers, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical knowledge. His research focuses on cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure and coronary artery disease. In recognition of his contributions, Prof. Laugwitz has received numerous prestigious awards, such as the Rudolf Buchheim Award and the Astra-Zeneca Award. These accolades highlight his expertise and the significance of his research in heart problems. With his extensive experience, dedication to research, and commitment to improving patient care, Prof. Dr. med. Karl-Ludwig Laugwitz is considered an exceptional and highly skilled doctor. His work has the potential to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine, offering new insights and advancements in the treatment of various heart-related conditions.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1988-1994 Studies of Medicine, Free University of Berlin
1996 Dr. med., Free University of Berlin, Department of pharmacology (Mentor: Gunter Schultz)
1996-2000 Junior Investigator, Department of Cardiology, University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich and German Heart Center, Technical University of Munich (Director: Albert Schomig)
1998 Habilitation-Scholarship of the Technical University of Munich
2002 Habilitation (Dr. med. habil. degree), Technical University of Munich

Experience

2000 Present Principal Investigator, Department of сardiology, University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich and German Heart Center, Technical University of Munich (Director: Albert Schomig)
2005 Present Assistant Professor in medicine, Cardiovascular Research Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA (joint appointment)
2006 Present, Full Professor (W2), University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich and German Heart Center, Technical University of Munich
2012 Clinical director, Department of internal medicine (cardiology, angiology, and pulmonology), University Hospital rechts der Isar Munich

Awards & Memberships

1997 Rudolf Buchheim Award (German Society of Pharmacology and Toxicology)
1998 Merck Sharp Dhome Award (heart failure)
2002 Heisenberg Scholarship of the German Research Foundation
2002-2005 German Research Foundation Heisenberg Scholar at the Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of California San Diego, USA (director: K. Chien)
2004 Astra-Zeneca Award (cardiovascular sciences)
2004 Louis N. Katz Prize of the American Heart Association
2006 Member of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, cardiovascular section, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA
2006 Coordinator of a Marie Curie Excellence Team
2009-2014 Head of German Research Foundation, research unit 923
2010 Principal Investigator member of the Munich Heart Alliance and the German Center for Cardiovascular Research
2011 Principal Investigator of a European Research Council Grant