Gerhard Kluger

Gerhard Kluger is a Professor at Schön Klinik, affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation, Transition and Palliation of Neurologically Ill Children. His research focuses on epilepsy, pediatric neurology, and neurological rehabilitation. He has authored over 170 publications, with recent studies exploring antiepileptic drug therapies, genetic variants in epilepsy, and technical innovations in pediatric neurosurgery.

Research Interests

• Epilepsy pathophysiology and treatment (e.g., KCNQ2/3 channelopathies)
• Genetic and molecular mechanisms in pediatric neurological disorders
• Rehabilitation strategies for neurologically impaired children (e.g., hippotherapy, baclofen therapy)

Recent Projects

• EURAS: Investigates patient-based therapies for rare epilepsies (ongoing since 2023)
• PATRE: Focuses on SYNGAP1-related epilepsy phenotyping and treatment (2021–2023)

Labs/Teams

Leading the Research Institute for Rehabilitation, Transition, and Palliation of Neurologically Ill Children. Collaborates with Salzburg Children’s Hospital and NETRE on rare therapy initiatives.