Clinics and institutes
One of our long-term goals is to create a network of certified NBIA centers. A first step in this direction is the European Reference Network for Rare Neurological Diseases (ERN-RND). So far, the LMU and the TU in Munich form our most important NBIA center in Germany, with which we work closely together. Hoffnungsbaum e.V. works closely together.
Friedrich Baur Institute and Neurological Clinic and Polyclinic
The Friedrich Baur Institute is an institution of the Medical Faculty of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, which, in association with the Neurological Clinic and PolyclinicThe company is dedicated to patient care and cutting-edge research in the field of neuromuscular diseases. In the clinical area, we work very closely with Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Klopstock who is also our Scientific Advisory Board with help and advice.
Focal points:
NBIA patient register, NBIA research, neurological care
Contact person:
Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Klopstock (Friedrich Baur Institute)
Prof. Dr. Susanne Schneider (Neurological Clinic and Polyclinic)
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Institute of Human Genetics and Rechts der Isar Hospital
The Institute of Human Genetics at the Technical University of Munich and the Helmholz Center is home to experts in the field of genetic diagnostics. Matias Wagner and his team also offer genetic counseling for those affected. In the field of basic science, we work primarily with Dr. Arcangela Iuso. She maintains the NBIA biobank and conducts research into the NBIA forms MPAN and BPAN in particular.
Focal points:
Molecular genetic diagnostics, genetic counseling, NBIA biobank, NBIA research
Contact person:
Matias Wagner (Molecular Genetic Diagnostics, Genetic Counseling)
Dr. Arcangela Iuso (NBIA-Biobank, MPAN-, BPAN-Research)
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Other clinics with experience in the care of NBIA patients
The following clinics have experience in the care of NBIA patients with individual forms of NBIA and we are in regular contact with them.
List still in progress - please be patient.
