Felix Schmitt

Prof. Felix Schmitt is a Professor and Senior Consultant in the Department of Anesthesiology at Heidelberg University Hospital. He holds roles including Deputy Transplantation Officer, Head of the Sepsis and Systemic Inflammation Section, and leader of research groups in Hemostaseology and Airway Management. His academic career includes a Habilitation in Anesthesiology, a Master of Health Business Administration (MHBA), and extensive clinical and research experience in critical care, sepsis, and perioperative medicine.

• Affiliations: Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Heidelberg University.
• Roles: Deputy Medical Director, Section Head, Working Group Leader, and member of multiple clinical committees.

Research focuses on sepsis pathophysiology, coagulopathy in trauma, microbiome influences on disease, and translational biomarker discovery. Key areas include perioperative management, point-of-care diagnostics, and critical care interventions. His work spans clinical trials, translational research, and surgical outcomes optimization.

Grants & Awards: Multiple competitive grants from DZL, DZIF, and industry collaborations. Notable awards include recognition for poster presentations on TLR8 inhibition and clinical innovation.

Education & Training: Medical degree (2012), MHBA (2012), and specialized training in anesthesia, critical care, and research methodologies.