Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg – Germany
About Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas
Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas is a Full Professor of Experimental Epilepsy Research (W3) and Head of the Experimental Epilepsy Research Group in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical Centre — University of Freiburg, Germany, with 20+ years of academic and clinical experience. She completed her Diploma in Biology at the University of Ulm (1983), earned her Dr. rer. nat. in Biology (summa cum laude) from LMU München (1989), and received her Habilitation in Medicine from the University of Freiburg (2001). She was awarded the prestigious Alfred Hauptmann Award (2017) by the German-Austrian-Swiss Epileptology Societies — the highest distinction in German-speaking epilepsy research.
- Full Professor (W3) of Experimental Epilepsy — Medical Centre, University of Freiburg since 2004; Alfred Hauptmann Award (2017) — highest distinction in German-speaking epileptology (€10,000 prize)
- Diploma — University of Ulm (1983); Dr. rer. nat. (Biology, summa cum laude) — LMU München (1989); Habilitation in Medicine — University of Freiburg (2001)
- Research: Pathomechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy; malformations of cortical development; epilepsy-associated plasticity & CNS reorganisation
- Executive Board Member — Cluster of Excellence 'BrainLinks-BrainTools'; Member — Bernstein Center Freiburg; 30+ publications in high-impact journals including eLife, Cerebral Cortex
- Awards: DFG PhD Studentship (1984); DFG Fellowship — Cold Spring Harbor, USA (1986); MPI Fellowship — Max-Planck-Institute for Psychiatry (1988)
Qualifications & Credentials
Academic Degrees
- Diploma in Biology — University of Ulm, Germany — 1983
- Dr. rer. nat. (Doctor of Natural Sciences) in Biology — Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany — 1989 (summa cum laude)
- Habilitation in Medicine (Venia Legendi) — University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine — 2001
Fellowships & Special Training
- MPI Fellowship — Max-Planck-Institute for Psychiatry, Martinsried, Germany — 1988
- DFG Fellowship — Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, USA — 1986
- Full Professor (W3) of Experimental Epilepsy — Medical Center, University of Freiburg — Since 2004
Certifications & Accreditations
- Full Professor (W3) — Medical Center – University of Freiburg (since 2004)
- Executive Board Member — Cluster of Excellence 'BrainLinks-BrainTools' (since 2013)
- Member — Bernstein Center Freiburg
- Member — German Epileptology Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Epileptologie)
- Member — Society for Neuroscience
Areas of Expertise
Major Research & Clinical Areas
- Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (TLE) — Pathomechanisms
- Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Focal Cortical Dysplasia (Malformations of Cortical Development)
- Hippocampal Sclerosis & Mossy Fibre Sprouting
- Epilepsy-Associated CNS Plasticity & Reorganisation
- Myelinisation Defects in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Epilepsy Genetics & Transcriptomics
Sub-specialties
- Experimental Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Research: World-leading expert in the pathomechanisms of temporal lobe epilepsy — investigating hippocampal sclerosis, mossy fibre sprouting, and developmental disruptions in the temporal lobe — including groundbreaking whole-transcriptome screening identifying myelinisation defects in drug-resistant epilepsy (Alfred Hauptmann Award 2017).
- Focal Cortical Dysplasia: Research into malformations of cortical development associated with drug-resistant epilepsy — characterising dyslamination, altered layer-specific neuron composition, and gene expression profiles in focal cortical dysplasia.
- Epilepsy-Associated CNS Plasticity: Investigation of synaptic remodelling, entorhinal input reorganisation, neuronal dispersion, and pyramidal cell changes in experimental epilepsy models — providing mechanistic insights into epilepsy-associated neurological changes.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments (Clinical)
- Advanced EEG & Video Telemetry (Epilepsy Diagnosis)
- Epilepsy Presurgical Evaluation
- Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Assessment & Management
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Assessment
- Collaborative Neurosurgical Epilepsy Programme
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Department of Neurosurgery, Experimental Epilepsy Research Group — Full Professor (W3) & Head of Research Group (since 2004)
Past Affiliations
- Max-Planck-Institute for Psychiatry, Martinsried, Germany — MPI Fellowship — 1988
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, USA — DFG Fellowship — 1986
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München — Dr. rer. nat. Training — 1983–1989
Key Achievements
- Alfred Hauptmann Award — German-Austrian-Swiss Epileptology Societies — 2017 (€10,000 — highest German-speaking epileptology award)
- Full Professor (W3) of Experimental Epilepsy — Medical Center, University of Freiburg — since 2004
- Executive Board Member — Cluster of Excellence 'BrainLinks-BrainTools' — since 2013
- 30+ publications in high-impact journals including eLife, Cerebral Cortex, Hippocampus
- DFG PhD Studentship (1984); DFG Fellowship Cold Spring Harbor USA (1986); MPI Fellowship (1988)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Alfred Hauptmann Award — German and Austrian Society of Epilepsy Research & Swiss League Against Epilepsy — 2017 (€10,000 prize for best research in experimental epileptology)
- DFG PhD Studentship — Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft — 1984
- DFG Fellowship — Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, USA — 1986
- MPI Fellowship — Max-Planck-Institute for Psychiatry, Martinsried — 1988
Professional Memberships
- Cluster of Excellence 'BrainLinks-BrainTools' — Executive Board Member
- Bernstein Center Freiburg — Member
- German Epileptology Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Epileptologie)
- Society for Neuroscience
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Janz P, Schwaderlapp N, Heining K, Häussler U, et al., Haas CA. Early tissue damage and microstructural reorganization predict disease severity in experimental epilepsy. eLife. 2017;6:e25742.
- Janz P, Savanthrapadian S, Häussler U, et al., Haas CA. Synaptic remodeling of entorhinal input contributes to an aberrant hippocampal network in temporal lobe epilepsy. Cerebral Cortex. 2017;27(3):2348-64.
- Häussler U, Rinas K, Kilias A, Egert U, Haas CA. Mossy fiber sprouting and pyramidal cell dispersion in the hippocampal CA2 region in a mouse model of temporal lobe epilepsy. Hippocampus. 2016;26:577-588.
- Donkels C, Pfeifer D, Janz P, et al., Haas CA. Gene expression profiling of focal cortical dysplasia shows reduced expression of myelin-associated genes. (Award-winning study — Alfred Hauptmann Award 2017)
- Chai X, Münzner G, Zhao S, et al., Haas CA. Epilepsy-induced motility of differentiated neurons. Cerebral Cortex. 2014;24:2130-2140.
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology / Epilepsy Consultation | €150 – €300 | $165 – $330 |
| Epilepsy Presurgical Evaluation (comprehensive) | €2,000 – €5,000 | $2,200 – $5,500 |
| Advanced EEG / Video Telemetry | €500 – €1,500 | $550 – $1,650 |
| Second Opinion — Drug-Resistant Epilepsy | €200 – €500 | $220 – $550 |
| Clinical Research Programme Participation | Contact hospital for details | Contact for details |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas use in Neurology and Epilepsy treatment?
Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas — Alfred Hauptmann Award winner (2017) and Full Professor of Experimental Epilepsy at Medical Center – University of Freiburg — uses whole-transcriptome screening, advanced EEG/Video Telemetry, epilepsy presurgical evaluation, and world-leading experimental and clinical research approaches to drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy and focal cortical dysplasia.
2. What conditions does Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas specialise in treating?
Prof. Dr. Haas specialises in experimental and clinical neurology — with world-leading expertise in temporal lobe epilepsy, drug-resistant epilepsy, focal cortical dysplasia, hippocampal sclerosis, and epilepsy-associated CNS reorganisation — for patients and researchers seeking the foremost epilepsy expert at Freiburg University Hospital, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas?
Appointments with Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Prof. Dr. Carola A. Haas offer second opinions for Neurology and Epilepsy cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Neurology and Epilepsy review from a specialist in Freiburg.
