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Prof. Veit Roessner is Chair and Medical Director of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at the Technical University of Dresden. He holds a medical degree from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (2000) and completed his habilitation in 2008 on the coexistence of chronic tic disorders and ADHD. His clinical and research expertise focuses on tic disorders, Tourette syndrome, ADHD, OCD, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Education:
- Medical School: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (1993–2000)
- M.D. (Dr. med.) with distinction for thesis on 'Delusional Misidentification Syndromes' (2000)
- Habilitation: 'Co-existence of chronic tic disorders and ADHD' (2008)
- Professional Experience:
- Residencies at Erlangen and Göttingen Universities (2000–2006)
- Consultant at Göttingen’s ADHD/TIC/OCD clinic (2005–2006)
- Chair, Dresden Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (since 2009)
His research spans neuropharmacology, neuroimaging, and clinical guidelines for tic disorders. He leads the EMTICS study and participates in EU-funded projects like IMAGE. Key contributions include studies on dopamine modulation, ADHD-Tourette comorbidity, and stress effects on symptom development.
Awards:
- Scientific Award of the German Tourette Society (2007)
Grants & Collaborations:
- European Union FP7/COST projects
- DFG-funded research
- Leadership in EMTICS and IMAGE initiatives
His work integrates clinical practice with translational research, emphasizing neurobiological mechanisms and pharmacological interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders.
