Prof. Dr. med.
Frank Mooren
Chair holder
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Chair of Rehabilitation Sciences
Chair of Rehabilitation Sciences
Research
The scientific work includes both basic and application-oriented research topics.
The basic research projects focus on
- the connection between the immune system and sport
- anti-inflammatory aspects of exercise and sport
- the mobilisation of precursor and stem cells through exercise
The following topics are dealt with in the area of application-oriented projects
- Sport in the prevention and treatment of internal diseases
- Possible applications for strength training in health sports
- Training and prevention programme to avoid muscular strain during physically demanding appointments
Employees
PD Dr Dr rer. nat. habil. Boris Schmitz, Head of Research/Laboratory
Mona Kotewitsch, PhD student
Hendrik Schäfer, doctoral student
Clinical competencies
Specialist in internal medicine - sports medicine - naturopathy