Elke Jäger

Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger is Chief Physician of the Department of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, a position held since 2003. She co-leads a joint oncology center of excellence with Frankfurt University Hospital (since 2009). With 30+ years in oncology, she pioneered Germany's first palliative care unit in Hessen (1996) and founded the 'Living with Cancer' foundation to support patient wellness programs.

Research Focus: Her work spans clinical immunology, developing antigen-specific cancer immunotherapies, and integrating exercise/psychosocial support into oncology. Key initiatives include:

• Exercise oncology collaborations with sports medicine institutes
• Psycho-oncology via lecture series addressing existential patient crises
• Art therapy programs (e.g., 'Art for Life' with Städel Museum)

She established a clinical-immunological research lab at Nordwest Hospital, enabling global patient referrals for novel immunotherapies. Her leadership prioritizes holistic patient care, rejecting administrative roles elsewhere (e.g., Heidelberg University offer) to maintain clinical focus.