Andreas Unterberg

Professor Dr. med. Andreas W. Unterberg currently serves as Chairman and Director of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. He holds an academic career spanning multiple institutions in Germany and the USA.

• Education: Justus-Liebig-University Gießen (1974-1977), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich (1977-1981)
• Key Positions: Director at Heidelberg (2003-present), Vice Director at Charité-Berlin (1995-2003), Professor at Humboldt-University Berlin (1991-2003)

His research focuses on translational neuroscience, particularly in subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain edema, and neurotraumatology, with clinical emphasis on neurosurgical oncology and neuro-intensive care. He has pioneered work in intraoperative imaging and cerebrovascular disease management.

Scientific honors include the

• 2023 Honorary Professorship at Samarkand Medical State University
• 2017 Klaus-von-Wild-Lecture by EMN, Pavia
• 1995 Investigator Award from International Neurotrauma Society
• 1988 Upjohn Award (EANS)
• 1983 E.K.-Frey-Award