Tobias Bauer

Dr. Tobias Bauer, MD, BSc, is a postdoctoral researcher and assistant physician at the University of Bonn, affiliated with the Department of Neuroradiology and the Clinic and Polyclinic for Epileptology. He is a member of the Translational Neuroimaging Working Group led by PD Dr. med. Theodor Rüber, under the directorship of Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Radbruch and Prof. Dr. med. Rainer Surges. His work bridges clinical practice and advanced neuroimaging research, focusing on autoimmune encephalitis and epilepsy.

• University: University of Bonn
• School: Medical Faculty
• Department: Department of Neuroradiology
• Position: Researcher
• Email: tobias.bauer@ukbonn.de

Dr. Bauer studied nautical science at Wismar University, mathematics at FernUniversität Hagen, and human medicine at the University of Bonn, where he earned his doctorate on structural connectivity in limbic encephalitis. His research focuses on image-guided phenotyping of autoimmune encephalitis using 7T MRI and data-driven modeling. He aims to develop clinically relevant biomarkers for improved diagnosis and treatment planning in both adults and children.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in computational neuroimaging, machine learning for lesion detection, and multimodal MRI analysis in epilepsy. His work spans from fundamental brain connectivity studies to translational applications, including portable MRI and AI benchmarks. This reflects a cohesive research program integrating clinical neurology, advanced imaging, and data science.

Scientific awards include:

• Merit Award, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (2022)
• Medical Excellence Award, Manfred-Lautenschläger-Foundation (2021)
• BONFOR SciMed Grant (2019)
• Cusanuswerk Scholarship (2019)
• BonnNI Structured MD Program (2018)

Dr. Bauer has been supported by multiple grants and is actively involved in national and international collaborations. He supervises no students explicitly mentioned, but contributes to a vibrant research environment in the Translational Neuroimaging Group. His lab focuses on developing imaging biomarkers and disease models in autoimmune encephalitis, leveraging ultrahigh-field MRI and computational tools.