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Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Brandes
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Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Brandes

physiology, cardiovascular physiology
physiology, cardiovascular physiology
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Country, City
Germany, Frankfurt am Main
Health facility
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Medical unit
Institute of physiology I: cardiovascular physiology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Brandes has many years of experience in physiology and cardiovascular physiology. With a notable career path that includes being the Chairman and Director of the Institute for Cardiovascular Physiology at Goethe University in Frankfurt, he has made significant contributions to the field. Dr. Brandes' focus on endothelial function and reactive oxygen species has led to groundbreaking research, including the identification of novel targets for COPD treatment and the investigation of the role of NADPH oxidases in pulmonary hypertension. His scientific publications showcase his expertise in areas like lung inflammation, cardiac aging, and vascular cell function. Dr. Brandes's extensive awards and roles in prestigious organizations further demonstrate his dedication to advancing cardiovascular research. With a wealth of knowledge and a passion for innovation, Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Brandes is a leading figure in the field, known for his valuable contributions to understanding and treating cardiovascular diseases.

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1989-1995 Studied Medicine, Hannover Medical School and Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
  • 1997-2002 Postdoc, Institute for Cardiovascular Physiology, Frankfurt Medical School, Goethe-University
Experience
  • 2002 Assistant Professor, Institute for Cardiovascular Physiology, Frankfurt Medical School, GoetheUniversity
  • 2006 Full Professor (W2), Institute for Cardiovascular Physiology, Frankfurt Medical School, Goethe-University 
  • 2008 Chairman and Director (W3), Institute for Cardiovascular Physiology, Frankfurt Medical School, Goethe-University
  • DZHK German Center for Heart and Vascular Disease, Vice speaker Partner Site Rhine-Main
  • Secretaty general, German Physiological Society
  • Chairman, Central Research Facility, Faculty of Medicine, Goethe University, Frankfurt
  • Director teaching program of Physiology, GoetheUniversity 
Awards & Memberships
  • 2001 Fellow of the American Heart Association
  • Dissertation award, German Soc. of Angiology
  • Hermann-Rhein-Award of the German Soc. of Microcirculation and Vascular Biology
  • Albert Fränkel Award, German Cardiac Society
  • Fick-Award, German Physiological Society
  • 2013 Fellow of the Society of Redox Biology and Medicine
  • 2000 Forßman-Award, Foundation Cardiology
  • 2020 Dr. RobertPfleger-Award
  • Spokesperson DFG collaborative research centre 1531 “Damage control by the stroma-vascular compartment.”
  • Member steering committee DFG Transregio Collaborative Research Centre 276 “Non-coding RNA in cardiovascular system”
  • Member board of directors, DFG excellence cluster Cardio-Pulmonary System
  • Editor “Brandes, Lang, Schmidt – Physiologie des Menschen”, Springer-Verlag

Languages

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English
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German

Publications

Endothelial ZBTB16: a molecular shield against cardiac aging.

6 January, 2026

Cystine import and oxidative catabolism fuel vascular growth and repair via nutrient-responsive histone acetylation.

6 January, 2026

Disrupted Binding of Cystathionine γ-Lyase to p53 Promotes Endothelial Senescence.

27 October, 2023

Location

Theodor-Stern-Kai, 7, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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The primary specialization of the doctor is physiology, cardiovascular physiology.

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Prof. Dr. Ralf P. Brandes has been practicing for more than 31 years.

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