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Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker
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Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker

neurology
neurology
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
95%25 years9.8/10$$$452No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Regensburg
Health facility
University Hospital Regensburg
Medical unit
Department of neurology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker is a highly experienced neurologist with 24 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology at the University Hospital Regensburg in Germany. Dr. Linker's impressive career includes a range of notable achievements. He has obtained a license for medical practice and defended his dissertation at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Freiburg. He has also completed residencies and held leadership positions at prestigious institutions such as the University of Wuerzburg, Georg-August University Goettingen, and Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen. Dr. Linker's expertise in neurology is widely recognized, and he has received numerous awards for his research contributions. He is a prolific author with over 450 scientific publications, including articles in prestigious journals such as Nature, Immunity, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. His research focuses on multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunological disorders, and he has made significant contributions to the understanding and treating these conditions. With his extensive experience, expertise, and strong research background, Prof. Dr. Ralf Linker is an exceptional neurologist. Patients can trust his knowledge and skills to receive high-quality care and innovative treatment options for their neurological conditions.

Skills & Expertise

sclerosis
multiple sclerosis
neuroinflammation
neuromyelitis
neurology
central nervous system
encephalomyelitis
inflammation
autoimmune demyelination
natalizumab
autoimmune encephalomyelitis
antibody
sclerosis lesions
progressive multiple sclerosis
brain
glioma
stroke
demyelinating
neuritis
optic neuritis
astrocytes
neuroprotection
immunoglobulin
lesion
cerebral amyloid
idh mutation
autoimmune neuroinflammation
bloodbrain barrier
cerebrospinal fluid
demyelinating polyneuropathy
liposomal glucocorticosteroids
cerebral amyloid angiopathy
optica spectrum disorder
pegylated interferon
amyloid angiopathy
myasthenic crisis
multifocal leukoencephalopathy
cerebellar ataxia
optic nerve
monoclonal antibody
retinal nerve
nerve fibre
brain tissue
brain atrophy
global amnesia
nerve sheath
neuroimmunological disorders
wildtype glioma
subcutaneous ofatumumab
brain amyloid

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1992-1999 Studied human medicine at Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Washington University of St. Louis, and Free University of Berlin
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1999 Defense of the dissertation at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Freiburg
  • 2000-2003 Resident Physician of the Department of neurology at the University of Wuerzburg
  • 2004-2006 Residency and group leader at the Department of neurology of the Georg-August University Goettingen
  • 2007 Psychiatric training at the Department of psychiatry of the Ruhr-University of Bochum
  • 2007 Obtaining specialization in neurology
  • 2012 Habilitation and a teaching license of the Department of neurology at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen
Experience
  • 2007-2010 Senior Physician and Head of the neurological research laboratory at the St. Josef Hospital University in Bochum
  • 2010-2018 Attending Physician at the Department of neurology of the University Hospital Erlangen
  • 2016-2018 Deputy Clinic Director of the Department of neurology at the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen
  • 2018 Professor and Chair of the Department of neurology at the University Hospital Regensburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 2002 Sobek-Stiftung young researchers' Prize
  • 2005 The Helmut-Bauer young researchers' Prize for multiple sclerosis research
  • 2008 Research Prize of the medical faculty of the Ruhr University Bochum
  • 2013 Thiersch Habilitation Prize from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen
  • 2016 Pette Prize of the German Society for Neurology
  • Membership of the German Society for Neurology
  • Member of the medical advisory board of the German Society for Multiple Sclerosis
  • Member of the Neuromyelitis Optica study group
  • Section Head in multiple sclerosis at the congress on controversies in neurology
  • Author of more than 390 publications, including in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Immunity, Nature, Nature Medicine, Nature Communications, and Nature Reviews Immunology

Languages

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English
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German

Publications

Update on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) - revised recommendations of the Neuromyelitis Optica Study Group (NEMOS). Part II: Attack therapy and long-term management.

January, 2024

‘Not me!’ a qualitative, vignette-based study of nurses’ and physicians’ reactions to spiritual distress on neuro-oncological units

October, 2023

Ambulante spezialfachärztliche Versorgung (ASV) für die multiple SkleroseOutpatient specialist care for multiple sclerosis: Positionspapier der Multiple Sklerose Therapie Konsensus Gruppe (MSTKG) auf der Basis gegenwärtiger Versorgungsdefizite und -hürden („white paper“)Position paper of the German Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Consensus Group (MSTKG) based on current health care deficits and hurdles (white paper)

October, 2023

Location

Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee, 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker?

The primary specialization of the doctor is neurology.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker has been practicing for more than 25 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, neuroinflammation, neuromyelitis, neurology.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

No, Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker
Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Linker

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