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Prof. Dr. Thomas Klockgether

Neurologist

Prof. Dr. Thomas Klockgether

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University Hospital Bonn, Bonn - Germany

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. Thomas Klockgether

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA — all types)
    • Multiple System Atrophy (MSA)
    • Cerebellar Ataxia
    • Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Dementia (Alzheimer's Disease, Other)
    • Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke)
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Headache Disorders (Migraine, Cluster)
    • Neuromuscular Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Spinocerebellar Ataxia & Degenerative Ataxias: World's foremost expert on spinocerebellar ataxia — leads the RISCA (Risk of Spinocerebellar Ataxia) natural history study investigating preclinical ataxia — a globally recognised spinocerebellar ataxia specialist University Hospital Bonn Germany for SCA1, SCA2, SCA3, SCA6, and other hereditary ataxias.
    • Multiple System Atrophy (MSA): Leading researcher and clinical specialist in MSA — Director of Clinical Research, DZNE Bonn — an expert multiple system atrophy neurologist Bonn Germany at one of Europe's premier neurodegenerative disease research and treatment centres.
    • Neurodegenerative Disease (Parkinson's, Dementia): Director of Clinical Research — DZNE (German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases) — expert in preclinical detection and treatment of Parkinson's disease and dementia — a premier neurodegenerative disease specialist University Hospital Bonn Germany.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Neurological Examination & Complex Case Assessment
    • Genetic Testing & Counselling for Ataxias and Hereditary Neurological Diseases
    • MRI Brain / Spinal Cord (Advanced Neuroimaging)
    • Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
    • EEG (Electroencephalography)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic (Rare Disease Centre ZSEB)
    • Clinical Trial Participation (DZNE — novel therapies for ataxias and MSA)
    • Preclinical Disease Detection (SCA Mutation Carriers)
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Assessment for Movement Disorders

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Degree (Graduation) — University of Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany, 1974–1980
    • Habilitation (Academic Venia Legendi) — University of Tübingen, Germany, 1991. Subject: Degenerative Ataxias and Neurodegeneration
    • Board Certification in Neurology — University of Tübingen, Germany, 1991

    Research Appointments

    • Parkinson's Disease Research — Max Planck Institute, Germany
    • Clinical Training (Post-graduation) — Oldenburg, Germany
    • Specialist Training in Degenerative Ataxias — University of Tübingen, Germany (1987–1991)
    • Senior Physician and Lecturer — University of Tübingen, Germany (1991–1998, following Habilitation)

    Academic Appointments

    • Professor and Chairman (Head) of Neurology — University Hospital Bonn, Germany (since 1998)
    • Dean — Medical Faculty, University of Bonn, Germany (2008–2011)
    • C3-Schilling Professorship for Theoretical and Clinical Medicine (awarded)
    • Director of Clinical Research — German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn Site (since 2011)
    • Head — Centre for Rare Diseases Bonn (Zentrum für seltene Erkrankungen Bonn — ZSEB) (since 2011)
    • Head — Bonn International Graduate School of Clinical and Population Science (since 2015)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • University Hospital Bonn (Universitätsklinikum Bonn), Dept. of Neurology, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, 53105 Bonn, Germany — Professor and Head of Department (since 1998, Present)
    • German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Bonn — Director of Clinical Research (since 2011, Present)
    • Centre for Rare Diseases Bonn (ZSEB) — Head (since 2011, Present)

    Key Leadership Roles

    • Dean — Medical Faculty, University of Bonn (2008–2011)
    • Head — Bonn International Graduate School of Clinical and Population Science (since 2015)
    • Section Editor — Experimental Neurology (2004–2008)
    • Study Lead — TreatHSP.net Consortium, Bonn Centre (Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia research)
    • Principal Investigator — RISCA Study (Risk of Spinocerebellar Ataxia — preclinical detection)

    Key Achievements

    • 45+ years; 518+ scientific publications; 3,000+ inpatients annually
    • Professor and Head of Neurology — University Hospital Bonn (since 1998)
    • Dean — Medical Faculty, University of Bonn (2008–2011)
    • C3-Schilling Professorship; Holmes Prize (FAC)
    • FOCUS Magazine — University Hospital Bonn Neurology listed among top neurology departments in Germany
    • Certified by German Cancer Society for neuro-oncology

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