Dr. Martin Dichgans

Professor

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Biography

Martin Dichgans is a Professor of Neurology at Ludwig-Maximilians University (LMU) in Munich and the founding director of the Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research. He specializes in translational research focusing on the molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms underlying stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. His major emphasis is on cerebral small vessel disease and large artery atherosclerotic stroke, which are leading causes of stroke-related dementia. Prof. Dichgans employs cutting-edge single-cell, spatial, and multi-omics technologies, alongside advanced imaging techniques, to investigate genetic variations related to vascular dysfunction and brain injury. His research aims to identify new risk genes and therapeutic targets for mechanistically defined stroke subtypes. He has authored numerous publications and is actively involved in collaborative studies aimed at elucidating the mechanisms of vascular cognitive impairment, with a focus on the implications of atherosclerosis in stroke.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Ludwig Maximilians University Munich • Munich

Professor of Neurology with a focus on stroke and dementia research.

Founding Director

— Present

Institute for Stroke and Dementia Research • Munich

Established the institute to promote research in stroke and dementia.

Chair

— Present

Department of Translational Stroke Dementia Research, LMU Munich • Munich

Lead the department focusing on translating research findings into clinical applications.

Requirements for Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in Economics or equivalent At least 75% of bachelor's degree requirements completed at time of application
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or official transcript
  • Official explanation of the grading scale
  • Official translation of documents (if not German/English)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
  • Outline of lecture courses
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics. Includes an admissions test in Munich if the GPA is not better than 2.50 or equivalence is unclear.