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Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald

pediatric oncology and hematology, palliative care
pediatric oncology and hematology, palliative care
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
90%29 years9.7/10$$$358No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Augsburg
Health facility
University Hospital Augsburg
Medical unit
Department of pediatric cancer center

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald is a highly experienced doctor specializing in pediatric oncology and hematology, as well as palliative care. With 28 years of experience, he has made significant contributions to the field and has an impressive CV. He obtained his medical license in 1995 and completed postgraduate studies at the Department of neuroscience at the Ohio State University. Additionally, he has received specialized training at renowned institutions such as the Children's Hospital Oakland and Roswell Park Memorial Institute. Dr. Fruhwald is currently the Director of the Clinic for the Department of the pediatric cancer center at the University Hospital Augsburg in Germany. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munster and has held various leadership positions within professional societies and committees. His dedication to research and clinical work is evident from his extensive scientific publications, focusing on pediatric oncology and hematology. He has also been a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Nature and Lancet. With his wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. Fruhwald is highly regarded for his contributions to pediatric oncology. His dedication to improving the quality of life for his young patients and his involvement in research make him a valuable asset to the medical community.

Skills & Expertise

tumor
children
cancer
rhabdoid tumor
malignant
oncology
smarcb1
medulloblastoma
brain
hematology
pediatric oncology
gene
nervous system
thyroid
tumor predisposition syndrome
somatostatin receptor
neuroblastoma
mutation
chemotherapy
glioblastoma
leukemia
carcinoma
central nervous system
glioma
smarca4
neuroepithelial tumor
cribriform neuroepithelial tumor
sarcoma
brain tumor
pediatric hematology
lymphoma
neuroectodermal tumors
ewing sarcoma
lymphoblastic leukemia
adrenocortical carcinoma
rhabdoid tumor kidney
atypical teratoidrhabdoid tumours
adrenocortical tumors
cerebrospinal fluid
thyroid carcinoma
solid tumor
choroid plexus
malignant brain tumors
pediatrics
gliomatosis cerebri
samd9l syndrome
smarcb1 deficient
syndromic thrombocytopenia
epigenetic alterations
palliative medicine

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1987-1995 Studied human medicine at the Julius-Maximilians University of Wuerzburg
  • 1995 Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1995 Defense of the dissertation
  • 1999 Postgraduate studies at the Department of neuroscience at the Ohio State University in Columbus
  • Obtaining specialization in pediatrics and palliative care
  • Specialized training at the Department for pediatric and adolescent medicine (pediatric hematology and oncology) of the University Hospital of Muenster
  • Clinical-scientific training at the Department for pediatric and adolescent medicine of the University Hospital Wuerzburg
  • Habilitation and a teaching license
  • Stays abroad for pediatric endocrinology at the Children's Hospital Oakland in California
  • Stays abroad at the Children's Hospital Columbus
  • Stays abroad at the Roswell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo
  • Stays abroad at the division of human cancer genetics of the Ohio State University in Columbus
  • Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric oncology and hematology
Experience
  • 2008-2020 Adjunct Professor at the Westphalian Wilhelms University in Munster
  • 2010-2021 Chief Physician at the Department of the pediatric cancer center in the University Hospital Augsburg
  • 2020 Chair at the Department of the pediatric cancer center in the University Hospital Augsburg
  • 2021 Director Clinic for the Department of the pediatric cancer center in the University Hospital Augsburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2006 Study Group Leader of the European rhabdoid registry of the Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
  • 2006-2012 Secretary of the Society for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
  • 2009-2013 International Chair of the subgroup on atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, brain tumor committee
  • 2016 Spokesman of the clinical ethics committee at the University Hospital Augsburg
  • Member of the German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
  • Member of the Society for Neurooncology
  • Member of the Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology
  • Member of the German Society for Palliative Medicine
  • Member of the Societe Internationale Oncologie Pediatrique
  • Member of the Epigenetic Society
  • Member of the Society for Thrombosis and Hemostaseology
  • Reviewer for scientific journals: Nature, Nature Communications, Lancet, Lancet Oncology, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Oncogenes, Cancer Research, BMC Genetics, BMC Cancer, International Journal of Cancer, European Journal of Cancer, Archives of Laboratory Medicine, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Journal of Neurooncology, NeuroOncology, Pediatric Blood Cancer, Clinical Pediatrics, Pain, Journal of Palliative Medicine, and European Journal of Neurology
  • Expert work for project research: German Children's Cancer Foundation, German Cancer Aid, German Cancer Society, German Research Foundation, Sander Foundation, Samantha Dickson Brain Tumor Trust, Brain Tumor Charity, National Institute National of Cancer, and JGW Patterson Foundation

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

Spontaneous remission and loss of monosomy 7: a window of opportunity for young children with SAMD9L syndrome.

17 August, 2023

Rhabdoid tumors in patients conceived following ART: is there an association?

8 August, 2023

Locally Advanced Adrenocortical Carcinoma in Children and Adolescents—Enigmatic and Challenging Cases

August, 2023

Location

Stenglinstraße, 2, 86156 Augsburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatric oncology and hematology, palliative care.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald has been practicing for more than 29 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in tumor, children, cancer, rhabdoid tumor, malignant.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fruhwald doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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