New clinic director in Cologne: Prof. Steinbicker relies on innovative anesthesia

New clinic director in Cologne: Prof. Steinbicker relies on innovative anesthesia

The arrival of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrea Ulrike Steinbicker at the Cologne University Hospital not only marks a change in the leadership of the clinic for anesthesiology and operational intensive care medicine, but also stands for profound change in medical practice and the training of the upcoming generation of doctors. Your appointment as of August 1, 2024 follows the 17-year term of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernd Böttiger, who retires.

importance of the clinic for patient care

The Clinic for Anesthesiology at the Cologne University Hospital is a central element of patient care. It ensures safe implementation of operations and intensive care around the clock. Especially in a medical environment that continuously gains in complexity, the use of anesthesiologists is essential for high -quality patient care. This has an impact on the entire supply chain, from preparation for surgery to postoperative surveillance.

research focuses and medical innovations

Prof. Steinbicker plans to transfer their extensive research experience to the clinic in areas such as blood and iron metabolism. Their focuses on the molecular regulation of the iron homöostasis and the development of new therapeutic approaches to the treatment of anemia. The focus on alternatives to external hemorrhage could not only increase patient safety, but also re -infect ethical debates about blood transfusions.

commitment to teaching and promoting young talent

A central concern of Prof. Steinbicker is the practical training of medical students. It relies on conveying knowledge of the student, which are both clinically relevant and innovative. The promotion of women in the medical professional field is particularly important to her. "It is crucial to show the young women that they can reconcile both their career and family," explains Steinbicker. This could cause a change in the perception and acceptance of women in management positions in healthcare.

The way to the new role

Prof. Steinbicker brings an impressive academic and professional career. She studied at institutions in Duisburg-Essen, Münster and even at the Harvard Medical School. Your experiences in international institutions give your approach in anesthesiology an extended, global context. With her family, she is now planning to move to Cologne, where she wants to enrich not only the clinic, but also the academic environment.

outlook for the future

The appointment of Prof. Steinbicker is a sign of the future of the University Hospital Cologne and its ambitions in medical care and research. Its vision of combining clinical excellence, top research and practical teaching could have far -reaching positive effects on the training and care of patients and initiating a new era in anesthesiology.

- Nag