Arno Villringer

Arno Villringer is a Professor of Cognitive Neurology at Leipzig University and Director of the Department of Neurology at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig. He holds leadership roles in institutions like the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and the Max Planck School of Cognition. His academic journey includes a Medical Doctorate from Albert Ludwig University Freiburg and a Habilitation in Neurology from Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. His research focuses on cognitive neurology, neuroimaging, stroke mechanisms, and obesity-related disorders. He leads large-scale initiatives such as the Competence Network Stroke and the Leipzig Research Center for Civilization Diseases (LIFE).

• Education: Medical School (1977–1984), M.D. (1984), Habilitation (1994).
• Research Interests: Functional MRI, brain-heart interactions, neurodegenerative diseases, and translational neuroscience.

His work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaborations. Key projects include advancing stroke treatment, studying obesity comorbidities, and developing brain-computer interfaces for rehabilitation. He is a Fellow of the Organization of Human Brain Mapping (OHBM).

• Awards: Fellow of OHBM (2024).
• Grants/Labs: Leads the MindBrainBody Institute and collaborates with the Charité Hospital. Active in grants like the Integrated Research and Treatment Center (IFB) AdiposityDiseases.