Martin Krause

Clinical Associate Professor Martin Krause is a faculty member at the University of Sydney's Northern Clinical School, affiliated with the Department of Neurology at Royal North Shore Hospital. He holds leadership roles as Stroke Unit Head and Neuroscience Director for the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Dr. Krause earned his medical degree from the University of Heidelberg and completed neurology training in Germany, focusing on movement disorders, stroke therapy, and neurophysiology. His career includes pioneering work in deep brain stimulation for dystonia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as acute stroke treatment trials like ECASS and EXTEND-IA.

• Education: Dr. Med. (Magna Cum Laude) from University of Heidelberg (1997)
• Specializations: Board-certified Neurologist and Neurophysiologist (2005)

Research interests span acute stroke therapy, stroke imaging, movement disorders, and behavioral neurology. His work bridges clinical practice and translational research, with over 45 peer-reviewed publications including studies in New England Journal of Medicine. Key contributions include advancing endovascular thrombectomy protocols and evaluating thrombolytic agents like tenecteplase.

His articles emphasize innovations in stroke diagnosis (e.g., perfusion imaging), neurovascular interventions, and movement disorder treatments. He has received international awards for clinical research and serves on committees like the Stroke Society of Australasia.

• Grants: Includes the Short-Term EXenatide therapy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke (STEXAS) study (2017) and research on Parkinson’s-related impulse control disorders.
• Labs/Teams: Leads neurology departments at Royal North Shore Hospital and collaborates with the Northern Sydney Stroke Service.