Gabriele Doblhammer

Prof. Dr. Gabriele Doblhammer serves as Group Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Rostock, leading research on demographic impacts of neurodegenerative diseases within aging populations. Her work bridges epidemiological analysis and healthcare planning for dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Research focuses include:

• Age- and sex-specific prevalence/incidence trends of neurodegenerative disorders
• Modifiable risk and protective factors for dementia and Parkinson's
• Transitions from disease to care dependency and mortality
• Quality-of-life optimization strategies for diagnosed patients

Her methodology leverages health insurance billing data (AOK, DaTraV) and population cohorts (Lifelines, SHARE, BASE-II) through interdisciplinary collaborations with national and international institutions. This demographic-epidemiological approach directly informs healthcare system preparedness for rising neurodegenerative disease burdens driven by demographic aging.

DZNE Rostock's research framework enables analysis of care system challenges and prevention opportunities, with findings targeting clinical studies and public health interventions to mitigate risk factors while extending high-quality life periods for affected individuals.