Rating : 10/10 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐)
🔹Prof. Dr. med. Manfred Westphal, Clinical Director of Neurosurgery at the University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), began his academic journey at Gymnasium Uhlenhorst, Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany.
🔹He completed his medical studies at the University of Hamburg, including a year at the University of Glasgow Medical School. After obtaining his medical license and presenting his doctoral thesis, he expanded his expertise with postdoctoral research at UCSF Medical Center.
🔹Dr. Westphal established the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology at the University of Hamburg before advancing in neurosurgery, achieving certification, and becoming an Associate Professor.
🔹His leadership roles in neuro-oncology committees and memberships in scientific councils, including the European Brain Council and the DFG Neuroscience Study Section, culminated in his appointment as Secretary General of the European Brain Council in February 2008, emphasizing his dedication to neuroscience advancement.
Current Position: Clinical Director of Neurosurgery University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)
🔹1964 – 1974: Gymnasium Uhlenhorst, Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany
🔹1975 – 1981: Medical School, University of Hamburg, Germany Including a one year study in the academic year 78/79 at the University of Glasgow Medical School, UK “Approbation”: October 26, 1981 Presentation of Doctoral Thesis: November 1981.
🔹1982 – 1984: Postdoctoral esearch fellow UCSF medical center in San Francisco (USA) in the Hormone Research Lab., Director C.H. Li, Ph.D.
🔹1984 – 1986: Establishment of the Laboratory for Brain Tumor Biology within the Department of Neurological Surgery in the University of Hamburg (Germany) Medical School (Director 1980 to 1999 Prof. Hans Dietrich Herrmann)
🔹Since 1986: Resident in the neurosurgical training program in the above mentioned department
🔹April 1992: Certification as neurosurgeon by the Hamburg Health Authorities
🔹July 1993: Lecturer for Neurosurgery (Habilitation), Associate Professor
🔹1995 – 2003: Chairman of the Committee for Neuro-Oncology of the EANS
🔹Since 2003: Member of the Committee for Neuro-Oncology of the EANS
🔹February 1999: Promotion to full Professor
🔹April 1999: Acting Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, UKE
🔹June 2002: Chairman, Dept. of Neurosurgery, UKE 2003 – 2007: Election to Secretary of the EANS
🔹Since 2003: Board Member of the European Brain Council (Brussels)
🔹November 2003: Member of the Neuroscience Study Section of the DFG
🔹Since October 2005: Member of the Scientific Council of the National Health Advisory Committee of the German Ministry of Research and Technology
🔹February 2008: Re-election to the DFG Neuroscience Study Section
September 2008: Secretary General of the European Brain Council
(Brussels)
🔹Individual therapy consultation and aftercare for tumor diseases of the central nervous system
🔹Diseases of the cerebral vessels, especially aneurysms
🔹Pain syndromes in nerve compression
🔹Nervous fluid circulation disorders (hydrocephalus)
🔹Acute and degenerative spinal diseases (conservative, minimally invasive or complex treatment options), second opinion
