Rainer Hellweg

Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Hellweg is the Head of the Research Division Experimental Psychiatry and (Epi)Genomics at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, Campus Charité Mitte. His work focuses on advancing psychiatric care through research-driven interventions.

Research Interests

• Psychiatry and Neurosciences
• (Epi)Genomics of mental illnesses
• Development of early detection methods for psychiatric disorders
• Pharmacological and neuromodulatory treatment strategies
• Digital therapeutics in mental health
• Integration of clinical services with research

The department, with over 40 working groups, emphasizes the coordination of outpatient, day clinic, and inpatient services to tailor therapeutic approaches. Hellweg has contributed to 175 publications, highlighting his commitment to innovation in psychiatric research and care.