Samuel Knauss

Dr. Samuel Knauss is a Group Leader at the Department of Neurology and Experimental Neurology at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. He holds an MD (summa cum laude) and completed his doctoral research in experimental neurology at Charité. His expertise spans global health, digital health product development, and health data science. Knauss has co-founded and scaled international digital health initiatives, combining medical practice with social entrepreneurship. He has affiliations with Harvard Medical School, Northwestern University, and the Heidelberg Institute of Global Health. Currently, he co-leads the Global Digital Health Lab across Berlin and Heidelberg, focusing on innovative health solutions. Notable achievements include his exceptional academic distinction (summa cum laude) and contributions to interdisciplinary global health projects.

Education:

• MD (Approbation) from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
• MD Thesis in Experimental Neurology (summa cum laude)

Key Roles & Affiliations:

• Co-director of Global Digital Health Lab (Berlin/Heidelberg)
• Prior academic engagements at Harvard Medical School and Northwestern University

Awards:

• Summa cum laude for MD Thesis

His work bridges clinical neurology, digital innovation, and global health equity, with a focus on scalable health technologies. Ongoing projects include leveraging data-driven approaches for global health challenges through collaborative academic-industry partnerships.