Christian Brinkmann

Christian Brinkmann serves as Professor of Fitness and Health III at IST University of Applied Sciences, teaching Sports Medicine Basics, Diagnostics and Training Sciences, and Medical Fitness Training modules. He completed his habilitation at German Sport University Cologne in molecular and cellular sports medicine/sports biology after studying Sports Science and Biology.

Education:

• Sports Science and Biology studies
• PhD and Habilitation at German Sport University Cologne (molecular/cellular sports medicine)

Research Focus: His primary investigations examine exercise interventions for diabetes management, interactions between physical activity/nutrition/medications, and wearable technology applications for health monitoring. This work directly informs clinical practice through evidence-based exercise prescriptions for diabetic patients.

Publication Trends: Recent publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), featuring systematic reviews, clinical trials, and German Diabetes Association practice guidelines. Key themes include glucose regulation during exercise, technology-assisted monitoring, and personalized exercise medicine frameworks developed through international collaborations.

Professional Contributions: Brinkmann leads nationally and internationally funded research projects while maintaining active roles as journal reviewer, conference speaker, and professional association member. His practical healthcare experience includes health center work and adult education freelancing, bridging academic research with clinical implementation.