Andreas R. Luft
Neurologist
Dr. Andreas R. Luft is a renowned specialist in neurology and neurorehabilitation, with a focus on stroke recovery. His prestigious roles include being the Director of the Stroke Center at Zurich University Hospital and the Medical Director of a prominent neurology and rehabilitation center. Recognized for his innovative approach to therapy, he integrates the latest technology in his treatment plans and has received various awards for his contributions to the field.
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Prof. Dr. Andreas R. Luft is a distinguished expert in neurology and neurorehabilitation, recognized for his significant contributions to stroke recovery. He is known for his innovative and personalized therapy programs, integrating advanced technology and empathetic care. His research focuses on neuroplasticity following experimental stroke, aiming to enhance the understanding and treatment of stroke recovery.
Awards
- In 2010, he received the Susanne Klein Vogelbach Prize for Rehabilitation Research.
- In 2006, he was awarded the Alois Kornmüller Prize by the German Society for Clinical Neurophysiology.
- In 2005, he received both the Commerzbank Foundation Science Prize and the Attempto Prize from the University of Tübingen.
Membership
- Swiss Neurological Society
- Swiss Stroke Society
- Swiss Society for Neurorehabilitation
- Swiss Society for Neurosciences
- European Stroke Organization
- World Stroke Organization
Education
- Studied Human Medicine at Tübingen University, Germany (1991-1998)
- Received his doctorate from the University of Tübingen in 1998
- Worked in neurointensive care medicine at a renowned university in Baltimore, USA (1999-2001)
- Underwent specialist training in neurology at the University Hospital of Tübingen (2001-2005)