Dagmar Führer-Sakel

Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Dagmar Führer-Sakel is a full Professor and Director of the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism at the University Hospital Essen, affiliated with the University of Duisburg-Essen (Faculty of Medicine). She leads the research group 'Thyroid Hormone Action' and is a key member of the Zentrum für Molekulare Biomedizin (ZMB), contributing to oncology and molecular endocrinology research programs.

Her research focuses on thyroid hormone action, with particular emphasis on thyroid cancer, cardiovascular implications of thyroid disorders, aging-related thyroid dysfunction, and metabolic effects. Her work spans both clinical and basic research, utilizing mouse models, human cohort studies, and international collaborations. She has made significant contributions to understanding thyroid hormone transport, receptor signaling, and therapeutic strategies in Graves' orbitopathy and differentiated thyroid cancer.

The recent publications (2018–2025) reflect a strong trend in thyroid endocrinology, cardiovascular risk assessment, and patient-centered outcomes in thyroid cancer. Her studies frequently appear in top journals such as Thyroid, The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Circulation, demonstrating high impact and interdisciplinary reach.

• Active participant in international consensus guidelines (ATA, EANM)
• Principal investigator in multicenter clinical trials (e.g., MINGO study)
• Key contributor to large-scale meta-analyses on thyroid function and cardiovascular risk
• Research integrated into clinical practice at a leading university hospital

She supports young scientists through doctoral and clinician-scientist programs and leads a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and medical staff. Although no individual scientific awards are listed for her personally, her clinic has received recognition for excellence in care and research. She is actively mentoring the next generation of endocrinologists and researchers, with a strong publication record indicating ongoing supervision of students and postdoctoral fellows.

Her laboratory and clinical team investigate thyroid hormone signaling, metabolic impacts of endocrine disorders, and translational applications in oncology and cardiovascular medicine. The research group is embedded within a robust network of national and international collaborators, including institutions in Dortmund, the Netherlands, and the US.