Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Christian Grefkes Hermann, MBA

neurology

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Overview

Country, City

Germany, Frankfurt am Main

Health facility

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Medical unit

Clinic for neurology

About the doctor

Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Christian Grefkes Hermann, MBA, is a highly experienced and accomplished neurologist with over 3 decades of experience in the field. His impressive career includes research in neurorehabilitation and neuromodulation, focusing on stroke patients' recovery. Dr. Grefkes has a specialized interest in cortical connectivity after stroke and uses innovative techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), to enhance motor recovery. His scientific publications reflect his dedication to advancing knowledge in neurology, particularly in understanding brain function and motor control following stroke. Dr. Grefkes' expertise in neurology is further highlighted by his role as the President of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging. His leadership in research and clinical practice showcases his commitment to improving patient outcomes and pushing the boundaries of neurorehabilitation. With a focus on network connectivity and individualized treatments, Dr. Grefkes stands out as a leading figure in the field, continually striving to advance understanding and treatment of neurological disorders.

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Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1996 Abitur (German university entrance qualification), Episcopal Albertus Magnus Gymnasium Viersen-Dülken, Viersen
1997–1998 Chemistry Studies (Diploma), Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg
1998–2004 Medical Studies at the University of Düsseldorf, the University of Sydney (Australia), and University College London (UK)
2004 Medical License (German medical licensure / Approbation)
2005 Doctorate (summa cum laude), “Dr. med.”, dissertation topic: “Multimodal Mapping of Area 2: Synthesis of Structure and Function in the Human Brain,” Institute of Brain Research, University of Düsseldorf (Prof. Dr. Karl Zilles)
2011 Habilitation: “The Human Sensorimotor System: Functional Anatomy and Non-Invasive Neuromodulation in Healthy Individuals and Stroke Patients,” Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne 14 April 2011 (Experimental Medicine); 2 October 2012 (Neurology)
2013 Appointment as University Professor (W2, tenured/permanent) for Stroke and Neurorehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne
2020 Additional Qualification: “Intensive Care Medicine” (Zusatzbezeichnung „Intensivmedizin“)
2022 Additional Qualification: “Rehabilitation Medicine/Services” (Zusatzbezeichnung „Rehabilitationswesen“)
2023 Appointment as Tenured University Professor (Chair of Neurology), Faculty of Medicine, Goethe University Frankfurt

Experience

2005-2007 Resident Physician, Department of Neurology (Director: Prof. Dr. med. J. Noth), RWTH Aachen University Hospital, incl. research stay in 2006 at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Forschungszentrum Jülich (INM3 – Cognitive Neurology)
2007-2012 Resident Physician, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Cologne
2007-2014 Head, Research Group “Neuromodulation & Neurorehabilitation,” Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research, Cologne
2010-2011 Resident Physician, Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital Cologne
2012 Board Certification / Specialist in Neurology
2012 Visiting Research Fellow, Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience, Queen Square 33, London
Since 2013 Senior Consultant (Oberarzt), Department of Neurology, University Hospital Cologne
Since 2013 Head of Working Group “Rehabilitation of Cognitive Disorders,” Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM-3), Forschungszentrum Jülich
2013–2022 Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Cologne
2013–2022 Head of Working Group “Rehabilitation of Cognitive Disorders,” Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, Forschungszentrum Jülich
2021 Lead Senior Consultant, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Cologne
Since 2021 Deputy Spokesperson and Managing Director, SFB 1451 “Key Mechanisms of Physiological and Disease-Related Disturbed Motor Control”
Since 2023 Spokesperson, Interdisciplinary Neurovascular Network (INVN) Rhein-Main
Since 2023 Director, Department of Neurology, Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery, University Hospital Frankfurt
Since 2023 Deputy Chair, Heinrich and Erna Schaufler Foundation, Frankfurt

Awards & Memberships

2013-2016 Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) — Program Committee Member
German Society of Neurology (DGN)
German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging (DGKN)
2000–2002 Scholarship Holder, Neuro Graduate Program (Neurograduiertenkolleg), University of Düsseldorf
2000–2004 Scholarship Holder, German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes)
2000 Travel Award, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
2002 Travel Award, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
2005 Poster Prize, North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences, Düsseldorf
2007 Travel Award, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM)
2007 Poster Prize, German Society of Neurology (DGN)
2009 Poster Prize, German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology
2011 Niels A. Lassen Prize, German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology
2011 Young Investigator Award, Stroke Competence Network (Kompetenznetzwerk Schlaganfall)
2011 Award for Young Researchers (Förderpreis), German Society for Neurotraumatology and Clinical Neurorehabilitation
2012 “Selected Landmark” (Ausgewählter Ort), Germany – Land of Ideas: “Early Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients through Brain Stimulation”
2012 Habilitation Award, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne
2013 Symposium Prize, Felgenhauer Foundation, German Society of Neurology
2018 Board Member of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging (DGKN)
2023 President of the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology and Functional Imaging (DGKN) e.V.