Katharina Hüfner

Katharina Hüfner serves as Director of the University Clinic for Psychiatry II at the Medical University of Innsbruck since October 2024 and was appointed Professor of Sports Psychiatry in 2023. Her clinical expertise centers on stress and trauma-related disorders.

Education

• Human Medicine studies at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• Specialist qualification in Neurology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• Habilitation focusing on dizziness and oculomotor disorders at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Research Interests

Professor Hüfner's research explores the dynamic relationship between the alpine environment and mental health. Key areas include:

• The impact of physical activity and high-altitude exposure on psychiatric conditions
• Psychoneuroimmunological mechanisms in mental health
• Psychiatric manifestations in post-COVID syndrome

She is recognized as an expert in sports psychiatry, trauma, and alpine medicine.

Clinical Leadership

As Director of the University Clinic for Psychiatry II, she leads a multidisciplinary team providing specialized care in her areas of expertise, integrating clinical practice with cutting-edge research.