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PD Dr. med. Holger S. Willenberg
PD Dr. Willenberg has been working over nearly 20 years with Prof. Bornstein. He explored the role of cytokines in hypercortisolism and the crosstalk of endothelial cells with adrenal cells. In addition to his expertise in experimental systems, he has extensive experience in clinical studies of patients with adrenal diseases. Within the research unit, he will ideally combine with the Eisenhofer, Lenders and Chavakis groups. He is currently at the University of Düsseldorf and has a double appointment with a 25% position in the Department of Medicine at the Technische Universität Dresden fully rejoining the adrenal group.
Scientific career
| 1990-1997 | Medical school, main focus on Biochemistry, University of Leipzig, 2 research semesters Partial Medical License |
| 1997-1998 | Intern National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD, USA |
| 1998-1999 | Intern and Resident, “Deutsche Diabetesklinik Düsseldorf”, hospital specialised in medical treatment of glucose metabolism-related disorders |
| 1999 | Medical License |
| 1999-2005 | Resident, Internal Medicine, University Hospital Düsseldorf - Deutsche Diabetesklinik Düsseldorf - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Rheumatology - Division of Haematology and Oncology - Division of Cardiology, Pneumology and Angiology - Division of Metabolism and Nutrition |
| 2004 | Consultant, Internal Medicine |
| 2005-present | Ass. Professor of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Rheumatology, University Hospital Düsseldorf |