Prof. Dr. med. Pierluigi Nicotera, Ph.D.

neurology, toxicology, neurodegenerative diseases

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
96%	42 years	9.8/10	$$$$	256	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Bonn

Health facility

University Hospital Bonn

Medical unit

Department of neurodegenerative diseases

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Pierluigi Nicotera, Ph. D. , is a highly experienced doctor with 41 years of experience and specialization in neurology, toxicology, and neurodegenerative diseases. He works at the Department of Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University Hospital Bonn in Germany. Dr. Nicotera's impressive career includes various academic positions and honors. He has worked as a Research Assistant Professor and Senior University Lecturer at the prestigious Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He has also held positions as a Professor of Molecular Toxicology at the University of Konstanz and the Director of the British Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit. With over 256 scientific publications, Dr. Nicotera is actively involved in research and has significantly contributed to the field. His publications cover various topics, including neuronal apoptosis, mitochondrial function, and neuroinflammation. His expertise and research focus make him a valuable asset in neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Pierluigi Nicotera's extensive experience, specialization in neurodegenerative diseases, and numerous contributions to scientific research make him a highly skilled and knowledgeable doctor in his field. Patients can trust in his expertise to provide the best possible care and innovative treatment approaches.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982 Studied human medicine at the University of Pavia
1986 Defense of the dissertation at the Karolinska Institute of Stockholm
Obtaining a license for medical practice
Obtaining specialization in neurodegenerative diseases

Experience

1986-1989 Research Assistant Professor, Department of Karolinska Institute of Stockholm
1987 Cardiology Consultant, University of Pavia
1989-1994 Senior University Lecturer, Karolinska Institute of Stockholm
1992 Docent in molecular toxicology, Karolinska Institute of Stockholm
1995-2000 C4 Professor of molecular toxicology, University of Konstanz
1996-2002 Foreign Adjunct Professor in toxicology, Karolinska Institute of Stockholm
2002-2009 Director of the British medical research council toxicology unit and Honorary Professor of Neuroscience, Department of cell physiology and pharmacology, University of Leicester
2005-2008 Teaching Professor of toxicology, faculty of pharmacy, University of Siena
2009 Scientific Director and Chairman of the executive board, Department of neurodegenerative diseases at the University Hospital Bonn

Awards & Memberships

1992 “Nuclear Calcium Signalling” Lecture at the 20th Nobel conference on calcium signaling
1992 The International Life Science Institute Research Foundation Award
1995 The EUROTOX Award Lecture, 1st G. Zbinden Memorial Lecture Award
1999 The Jacob Hooisma Honorary Lecture at the 7th meeting of the International Neurotoxicology Association of Leicester
2002 “Molecular switches in neuronal cell death” Lecture at the 37th Nobel conference on apoptosis
2003 The Chancellor’s Award Lecture in Neuroscience at Neuroscience Center of Excellence of New Orleans
2010 The Cardano Prize of the University of Pavia and Rotary Club Pavia
2012 Honorary Citizenship and Key to the City of New Orleans
2013 The Chancellor’s Award Lecture in Neuroscience at Neuroscience Center of Excellence of New Orleans