Sabine Eichberg

Sabine Eichberg holds a prominent academic role at the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln (German Sport University Cologne), focusing on gerontology and movement science. Her primary affiliations include the Institute of Movement and Sport Gerontology, where she contributes to both research and teaching. Her work emphasizes cognitive performance optimization, fall prevention strategies for elderly populations, and improving physical activity in aging workers.

Research Interests:

• Cognitive and motor development in older adults
• Exercise interventions targeting sarcopenia and muscle health
• Technology-assisted therapies for dementia patients (e.g., exergames)
• Workplace health promotion for aging employees

Notable Projects:

• Leading the BMBF-funded MobiAssist project (2015-2018) developing assistive systems for dementia patients
• Contributing to the FLUX project investigating sarcopenic obesity
• Co-developing the iStoppFalls fall prevention initiative

Awards: Recipient of the DSHS Lehrpreis (2014) recognizing outstanding teaching contributions. Active in peer-review activities for journals like BMC Geriatrics and Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, and maintains membership in the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).