Andreas Kleinschmidt

Andreas Kleinschmidt is a Full Professor and Group Leader in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva. He is affiliated with the Division of Neurology at the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève (HUG). His research focuses on cognitive functions and their disturbances in neurological diseases, with expertise in functional neuroimaging, epilepsy, stroke, and brain connectivity.

Education:

• Studied medicine in Frankfurt am Main, Paris, and Geneva
• Completed neurology residency in Düsseldorf
• Specialist title obtained in 1996
• Privat-docent title in 1997
• Neurophysiology thesis at Max Planck Institute, Frankfurt
• Postdoctoral training at Max Planck Institute, Göttingen, and Institute of Neurology, London
• Assistant physician and docent at University of Frankfurt
• Research Director at INSERM, France (2005)
• Louis-Jeantet Full Professor at University of Geneva (2012)

His research interests span cognitive neuroscience, functional neuroimaging (fMRI, EEG), resting-state brain connectivity, epilepsy, stroke, time perception, numerical cognition, and brain asymmetry in language. His work combines clinical neurology with advanced neuroimaging to understand brain function and dysfunction.

The publication trends show a strong focus on clinical neurology, particularly in status epilepticus, epilepsy diagnostics, stroke outcomes, and neurocritical care. Many recent articles involve EEG and fMRI to study brain dynamics in neurological disorders. There is a clear trajectory toward translational research, biomarker discovery, and improving clinical outcomes in acute neurological conditions.

Scientific Awards and Recognition:

• Louis-Jeantet Full Professor – a prestigious appointment recognizing excellence in medical research

Advising and Grants:

• Supervises multiple PhD and research students including L. Sheybani, P. Stancu, and J.B. Escribano Paredes
• Involved in large cohort studies and multi-center collaborations
• Active in national initiatives such as the Swiss Brain Health Plan
• Research supported by academic and institutional grants (implied by sustained publication output and leadership role)

Labs and Research Teams:

• Leads a research group at the University of Geneva and HUG focused on clinical neurosciences and functional brain imaging
• Collaborates extensively with neurologists, neuroscientists, and radiologists
• Part of a multidisciplinary team investigating epilepsy, stroke, and cognitive disorders