Johannes Gehron

Dr. Johannes Gehron is a Lecturer in Medical Device Technology and Medical Fundamentals at the Technical University of Central Hesse, specifically within the Department of LSE. He also serves as a Lecturer in Medical Devices at the University of Dohuk in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. His primary clinical and research appointment is at the Department of Medicine/University Hospital Giessen, where he holds dual leadership positions as Head of Cardiopulmonary Technology/VAD Coordination and Head of the EMPACs Research Group.

His research focuses on extracorporeal circulation, mechanical circulatory support systems, blood clotting mechanisms, circulatory simulation, and the pathophysiology of artificial surfaces. Dr. Gehron has made significant contributions to the field through his editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Die Perfusiologie (formerly Kardiotechnik) since 2008.

His professional affiliations include:

• American Society of Extra-Corporeal Technology (AmSECT)
• German Association of Specialist Journalists (DFJV)
• German Society for Biomedical Engineering (DGBMT)
• German Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology (DGfK)
• German Society for Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery (DGTHG)
• German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive and Emergency Medicine (DIVI)
• European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP)

Dr. Gehron previously served as Press Officer of the German Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology (2007-2023) and Head of the Scientific Advisory Board of the same society (2018-2022), demonstrating his leadership in the field of perfusion and cardiopulmonary technology.