Medical Degrees

• Medical Studies (Human Medicine) — Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany; Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium; Columbia University, New York, USA; University of Natal, Durban, South Africa; Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, France (1979–1986)
• Doctorate in Medicine (Dr. med.) — Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany
• Habilitation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology — Heinrich-Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany, 1995
• C4 Professorship — Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, 2001

Fellowships & Special Training

• International research stays — Switzerland and the United States
• Specialist Training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Germany
• Sub-specialty training in Gynaecological Oncology and Endocrinology
• Sub-specialty training in Reproductive Medicine
• Genetic Counselling Certification (Fachgebundene genetische Beratung n. GenDG; BLÄK)

Certifications & Accreditations

• German Medical Council (Ärztekammer) Registration
• Specialist (Facharzt) — Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Sub-specialty Certifications — Gynaecologic Oncology, Reproductive Endocrinology
• Member — Leopoldina (German National Academy of Sciences)
• Director — Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN

Current Affiliation

• University Hospital Erlangen (Universitätsklinikum Erlangen), Erlangen, Germany — C4 Professor and Director, Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Breast Surgery (since 2001)
• Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany — Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (since 2001)
• Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN (European Metropolitan Region Nuremberg), Erlangen, Germany — Director (since 2010)
• Tumour Center Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany — Chairman of the Executive Board (since 2006/2008)
• Institute for Women's Health GmbH (IFG®), Erlangen, Germany — Scientific Director (since 2002)

Past Affiliations

• Heinrich-Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany — Habilitation in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1995)
• Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg, Germany — Doctoral Researcher
• International Medical Studies — Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels; Columbia University, New York; University of Natal, Durban; Université Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg (1979–1986)
• Research stays in Switzerland and the United States (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

• C4 Professor and Chair of Obstetrics & Gynaecology — FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg
• Director — Comprehensive Cancer Center Erlangen-EMN, since 2010
• Chairman of the Executive Board — Tumour Center Erlangen-Nuremberg, since 2006/2008
• Scientific Director — Institute for Women's Health GmbH (IFG®), since 2002
• Member — Leopoldina (German National Academy of Sciences)
• Spokesperson — Breast Center, Genital Cancer Center, Endometriosis Center, Perinatal Center, Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Center, Reproductive Center, Continence Center (Erlangen)

Key Achievements

• 1,265+ peer-reviewed scientific publications with 18,500+ academic citations
• 38+ years of academic and clinical leadership in gynaecology and oncology
• Director of one of Germany's leading Comprehensive Cancer Centers (CCC Erlangen-EMN)
• Member of the Leopoldina — Germany's largest scientific academy
• Volunteer engagement — Bavarian Center for Family and Social Affairs (families in need) and Medical Commission of the Contergan Foundation