During this scientific event, five applicants presented their translational research projects, addressing topics such as biomarkers of pain resolution, advanced imaging diagnostics, and clinical intervention studies.
All candidates made a positive impression on the selection committee, composed of senior researchers from KFO5001, with their scientific quality, clinical relevance, and commitment to bridging patient care and research. They have now been officially accepted into the program, including one advanced Clinician Scientist continuing from the first funding period.
The selected Clinician Scientists are (in alphabetical order):
- Anna Ryskal, Department of Neuroradiology
- Friedrich Krepiev, Department of Anesthesiology
- Dr. med. Magnus Schindehütte, Department of Neuroradiology (Advanced Clinician Scientist)
- Regina Pistorius, Department of General, Visceral, Transplant, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery (Chirurgie I)
- Xinyu Zhang, Department of Neuroradiology
Integration of healthcare and research
The Clinician Scientist Program is part of the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) Würzburg and plays a key role in fostering academic careers for physician-scientists at the interface of patient care and biomedical research. Within KFO5001, the program is instrumental in promoting and strengthen clinical perspectives in basic research and ensures that patient-relevant questions are addressed through interdisciplinary collaboration.
We warmly congratulate all newly accepted Clinician Scientists and look forward to an exciting second funding period together!