Rating : 10/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Prof. Dr. med. Frank G. Holz's illustrious career in the field of ophthalmology is marked by a series of noteworthy achievements and experiences. Since 2003, he has served as the Director and Professor at the Eye Clinic, University Hospital Bonn (UKB), within the University of Bonn, a position that reflects his leadership and expertise. Prior to this role, from 2001 to 2003, he held the position of Managing Senior Physician at the Eye Clinic, University Hospital Heidelberg (UKHD), part of the University of Heidelberg.
🔹His journey in academia reached a significant milestone in 1997 when he achieved a Habilitation in Ophthalmology, earning the title of Privatdozent. His extensive clinical experience includes a tenure as Senior Physician at the Eye Clinic, UKHD, University of Heidelberg, from 1995 to 2001. In 1994, he was recognized as a Specialist in Ophthalmology.
🔹His earlier career began as an Assistant Physician at the Eye Clinic, UKHD, University of Heidelberg, in 1994. Prof. Dr. Holz's commitment to research and international collaboration is evident in his experiences. He participated in a Research Cooperative Project at The Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA, in 1993.
🔹Before this, he pursued research fellowships in the field of retina at the Institute of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK, from 1992 to 1993. His formative years in medicine included a practical year at the Department of Surgery, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, USA, in 1988, and an internship in the Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplantation Program at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, in 1987. Prof. Dr. Holz's academic journey began with an experimental doctorate in physiology from 1986 to 1987.
🔹His medical studies took him to the University of Heidelberg, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, and Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA, from 1983 to 1989. His diverse experiences, coupled with his leadership roles, establish him as a distinguished figure in the field of ophthalmology, known for his significant contributions to both academia and clinical practice.
🔹Since 2003: Director and Professor at the Eye Clinic, University Hospital Bonn
(UKB), University of Bonn
🔹2001-2003: Managing Senior Physician at the Eye Clinic, University Hospital
Heidelberg (UKHD), University of Heidelberg
🔹1997: Habilitation in Ophthalmology, Privatdozent
🔹1995-2001: Senior Physician at the Eye Clinic, UKHD, University of Heidelberg
🔹1994: Specialist in Ophthalmology
🔹1994: Assistant Physician at the Eye Clinic, UKHD, University of Heidelberg
🔹1993: Research Cooperative Project at The Schepens Eye Research Institute,
Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
🔹1992-1993: Research Fellowship, Retina & Research Fellowship, Institute of
Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
🔹1989-1993: Assistant Physician at the Eye Clinic, UKHD, University of
Heidelberg
🔹1988: Practical Year at the Department of Surgery, Pritzker School of Medicine,
University of Chicago, Chicago, USA
🔹1987: Internship in Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA
🔹1986-1987: Experimental Doctorate in Physiology
🔹1983-1989: Medical Studies at the University of Heidelberg, Pritzker School of
Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,
USA
Project
Coordination and Membership in Collaborative Projects:
🔹2019: Founder, Medical Imaging Center Bonn (MIB)
🔹Since 2018: Coordinator, Project MACUSTAR, Innovative Medicines Initiative 2
(IMI2), European Union (EU)
🔹Since 2018: Collaborative Project "Soraprazan – a new regenerative therapy
for Stargardt's disease," EU
🔹2010-2013: Coordinator, Collaborative Project "Molecular Diagnostics of
AMD (MODIAMD)," Technology Initiative Molecular Imaging – MoBiTech,
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
🔹2000-2006: Coordinator, Priority Program (SPP) 1088 "Age-Related Macular
Degeneration," German Research Foundation (DFG)
🔹Collaborative Project "Phenotyping, tissue, and DNA collection in patients
with age-related macular disease (AMD)," EVI-GENORET "Functional
Genomics of the Retina in Health and Disease," EU
Hereditary Retinal Degenerations:
🔹Stargardt Disease
🔹Retinitis Pigmentosa
🔹Cone-Rod Dystrophies
🔹Best Disease
Syndromic Retinal Dystrophies:
🔹Usher Syndrome
🔹Refsum Syndrome
Retinal Changes in Systemic Diseases:
🔹Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum, Rare Kidney Diseases
🔹Macular Telangiectasia
Hereditary Optic Neuropathies:
🔹Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
🔹Therapy and Clinical Trials for Hereditary Retinal Diseases
