Prof. Dr. med. Uta Behrends

pediatrics; infectious diseases, immunobiology, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Munich

Health facility

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Medical unit

Chronic Fatigue Center for Young People (MCFC)

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Uta Behrends is a highly accomplished pediatrician and infectious disease specialist with a huge experience. She has dedicated her career to researching topics such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and the Epstein-Barr virus. Dr. Behrends is renowned for her 188 scientific publications, focusing on areas such as SARS-CoV-2 infections in children, antibody responses, and infectious diseases in Europe. Her work has led to groundbreaking insights into pediatric immunology and treatment strategies. Aside from her impressive research background, Dr. Behrends holds numerous leadership roles in prestigious medical organizations, demonstrating her commitment to advancing pediatric healthcare. As the head of the Pediatric Tumor Immunology Working Group and the Chronic Fatigue Center, she showcases her expertise in complex medical conditions. Dr. Behrends' extensive contributions to specialized societies and advisory boards highlight her dedication to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge. Research priorities: Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), COVID-19 and long COVID.

Gallery

Post-COVID: Prof. Dr. Uta Behrends on current issues regarding the long-term consequences of corona.

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1982 -1989 Studied human medicine at the Georg-August University of Göttingen, the Medical University of Lübeck and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (practical year: Tulane University, New Orleans, USA; University of Glasgow, Scotland)
Specialist in pediatrics and adolescent medicine
1996 Doctorate at the Medical Faculty of the Ludwig Maximilian University: "Investigations into the role of inflammatory mediators in the initiation of acute graft-versus-host disease"
2007 Habilitation at the Medical Faculty of the Technical University of Munich, granting of the Venia legendi for the subject of pediatrics and adolescent medicine: "Identification of target antigens of tumor, transplantation and Epstein-Barr virus-associated CD4(+) T cell responses in children"
Since 2010 W2 Professorship "Pediatric Infectiology & Immunobiology" at the Medical Faculty of the TUM

Experience

1990 -1996 Scientific activity at the Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health
Since 2001 Head of the "Clinical Cooperation Group Pediatric Tumor Immunology" of the Children's Hospital of the TUM and the Institute for Clinical Molecular Biology and Tumor Genetics at the Helmholtz Center Munich
1996 -2004 Assistant physician, Children's Clinic of the TUM, Klinikum Schwabing
Since 2004 Senior physician, Hemato-Oncology Outpatient Clinic, Children's Clinic of the TUM, Klinikum Schwabing
2007-2010 Senior Physician of the Private Ward, Children's Clinic of the TUM, Klinikum Schwabing
2008-2012 Senior Physician of the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Children's Hospital of the TUM, Schwabing Hospital
Since 2008 Lecturer at the Children's Hospital of the TUM
2007-2010 Senior Physician of the Private Ward, Children's Clinic of the TUM, Klinikum Schwabing
2008-2012 Senior Physician of the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Children's Hospital of the TUM, Schwabing Hospital
Since 2008 Medical Director of the Medical Photo Laboratory of the Children's Hospital
Since 2010 Head of the Laboratory of the Children's Polyclinic of the TUM
Since 2010 Deputy senior physician at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at TUM and the Schwabing Clinic of MK GmbH
Head of the Pediatric Tumor Immunology Working Group at the MRI of the TUM
Head of the special consultation hours for LONG COVID at the KIP of the MRI of the TUM
Head of the MRI Chronic Fatigue Center

Awards & Memberships

2010 Teaching Award of the Medical Faculty of the TUM
Since 2014 Scientific Advisor to the Board of the German Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (DGPI)
Since 2014 Member of the Steering Committee at the Munich site of the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF)
German Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (DGPI) eV
German Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (DGKJ) eV
Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology (GPOH) eV
German Society for Hematology and Oncology (DGHO) eV
German Society for Immunology (DGfI) eV
German Society for Infectious Diseases (dgi) eV
German Hemophilia Society (DHG) eV
Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Rheumatology (GKJR) eV
South German Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (SGKJ) eV
European Society for Pediatric Immunodeficiencies (ESID)
European Hematology Association (EHA)
International Association of EBV Research and Associated Diseases
German Self-Help Group for Congenital Immunodeficiencies (dsai) eV
Parents' Initiative for ME/CFS-Sick Children and Adolescents Munich eV
Diamond-Blackfan-Selbsthilfegruppe eV
German Medical Association
Parents' Initiative for Children with Cancer Munich eV
Interest Group Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia (IST) eV
German Fanconi Anemia Aid (DFAH) eV
Alumna of the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
Member of the Medical Advisory Board of the German Society for ME/CFS

Languages

English

German

Publications

Towards an understanding of physical activity-induced post-exertional malaise: Insights into microvascular alterations and immunometabolic interactions in post-COVID condition and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.

February, 2025

Heterozygous BTNL8 variants in individuals with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

2 December, 2024

[Children and adolescents with post-COVID-19 condition: A qualitative study on the experiences and satisfaction with treatment in a model project in Bavaria (Post-COVID Kids Bavaria)].

December, 2024

Location

Ismaninger Str., 22, 81675 Munich, Germany

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

Prof. Dr. med. Uta Behrends works at University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich.

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Uta Behrends?

The primary specialization of the doctor is pediatrics; infectious diseases, immunobiology, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus.