Maria Flamm

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Maria Flamm is a Professor at the Paracelsus Medical University's Institute of General Practice, Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine. Her research focuses on preventive healthcare, epidemiological studies in chronic diseases, and interprofessional collaboration in aging populations. She leads projects like the Paracelsus 10,000 cohort study and initiatives addressing polypharmacy and postoperative delirium prevention in elderly patients.

• Education: MPH degree

Key research interests include systematic reviews in gastroenterology (diverticulosis), cardiovascular risk prediction using genomic data, and socioeconomic determinants of cardiometabolic health. She actively publishes in journals like European Journal of Preventive Cardiology and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Her work spans over 160 publications and 6 major research projects, including collaborations on drug safety in nursing homes and caregiver support for dementia patients. Maria Flamm organizes the FIZ Netz! seminar series promoting interdisciplinary healthcare dialogue.

• Grants/Projects: Co-PI for PAiS (dementia caregiving), Co-PI for SiMbA (nursing home drug safety)

She holds leadership roles in the university's Institute of General Practice and chairs committees focused on medical education and preventive strategies. Current research priorities include translational studies bridging genomic insights with population health interventions.