Christoph Fusch

Christoph Fusch is a Professor at the Department of Neonated, Children and Adolescents at Klinikum Nürnberg. His research focuses on improving neonatal and pediatric care through innovations in nutrition, respiratory support, and medical technology.

His primary research interests include:

• Optimizing human milk fortification for preterm infant growth and neurodevelopment
• Developing biomaterial-based medical devices (e.g., antithrombotic coatings)
• Standardizing neonatal body composition assessment methods
• Investigating molecular mechanisms in preeclampsia
• Enhancing respiratory support through non-invasive ventilation technologies

Recent publications (2025) demonstrate strong focus on neonatal nutrition optimization, biomaterial engineering for medical devices, and pathophysiology of pregnancy complications, with consistent application of randomized controlled trials and clinical standardization studies.

He leads multiple research initiatives:

• Principal Investigator for the Track Neonates Study (2021-2024)
• Co-PI for UPlusE child development project (2021-2022)
• Medical Valley research project on neonatal care innovations (2021-2023)

Key collaborations include developing an artificial placenta for respiratory support, improving non-invasive ventilation protocols, and establishing neonatal growth standards through the Bavarian Quality Initiative.