Medizinische Universität Graz - Research portal
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Assoz. Prof.in Priv.-Doz.in Dr.in med.univ. Dr.in rer.nat. Sonja Hochmeister
- Department of Neurology
- EMail: sonja.hochmeister(at)medunigraz.at
- Tel: +43/316/385/30312
- MEDonline-Visitenkarte
- Externe ID's
- ORCiD: 0000-0002-3925-6455
Statistik Austria, science classification
- Neurosciences - (301400)
- Brain research - (301401)
- Neuroimmunology - (301404)
- Intensive care medicine - (302031)
- Neurology - (302052)
Scientific Expertise
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuroimmunology
- Experimental models in MS
- Experimental models of cerebral ischemia
- Immunohistochemistry
- Intensive care Neurology
Curr. Vitae
| 2023 | OÄK Diplom Genetik |
| 2023 | Deputy head of the neurogenetics laboratory |
| 2017 | Abschluß der Qualifizierungsvereinbarungen |
| 2016 -2024 | Deputy head of CSF diagnostics lab ( Head of CSF laboratory: Prof. JJ. Archelos) |
| 2014 | Additivfach Neurologische Intensivmedizin |
| 2014 | Ernennung zur "Assistenzprofessorin" |
| 2013 | Habilitation am 19.6.2013 |
| 2012 | Abschluß der Facharztausbildung zur Fachärztin für Neurologie |
| 2012 | Notarzt-Ausbildung 2012 § 40 ÄrzteG |
| 2011 | Ablegung der Facharztprüfung Neurologie am 29.4.2011 |
| 2011 | Forschungsaufenthalt am Karolinska Institute, Center for Molecular Medicine, Stockholm, Schweden |
| 2010 | Forschungsaufenthalt an der Charite Berlin am Centrum für Schlaganfallforschung/ Institut für Experimentelle Neurologie |
| 2010 | Fortbildungszertifikat der MUG "Führung" |
| 2009 | Fortbildungszertifikate "Lehre und Didaktik" und "Forschung" |
| 2008 | Certification in Clinical Electromyography (EMG) on 1 March 2008 |
| 2006 -2012 | Resident in training at the Department of Neurology of the Medical University of Graz |
| 2005 | Graduation with distinction from the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Vienna on 28 November 2005 |
| 2003 -2005 | Doctoral thesis in Molecular Biology at the Institute for Brain Research of the Medical University of Vienna (Topic: "Mechanisms of brain inflammation: Dysferlin as a marker for blood barrier damage", Supervisor: Professor Hans Lassmann) |
| 2001 -2002 | Resident in training at the Institute of Anatomy of the University of Vienna, research work at the neuromuscular research unit (Head: Professor Reginald Bittner) |
| 2001 | Graduation from Medical School on 15 November 2001 |
| 2001 -2005 | Studies in Molecular Biology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Vienna |
| 1999 -2001 | Demonstrator at the Institute of Anatomy of the University of Vienna, research work at the laboratory of Professor Melling |
| 1997 -2001 | Studies at the Medical Faculty of the University of Vienna |
Awards
| 2023 | Posterpreis der österreichischen Gesellschaft für Neurologie (ÖGN) |
| 2019 | Förderpreis des Landes Steiermark ( als Seniorauthor; Preis am Dr. M. Haindl) |
| 2019 | Publikationspreis der Initiative Gehirnforschung Steiermark ( als Seniorauthor; Preis an Dr. M. Haindl) |
| 2014 | Educational Grant ACTRIMS/ECTRIMS 2014 |
| 2014 | Forschungspreis der Initiative Gehirnforschung Steiermark |
| 2013 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am European Charcot Symposium in Bavena/Italien |
| 2013 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme vom Ectrims Kongress 2013 in Kopenhagen |
| 2013 | Young Investigators Award der European Charcot Foundation |
| 2012 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am ECTRIMS Kongress 2012 in Lyon |
| 2010 | BA/CA Visiting Scientists Program 2010; Bank Austria Creditanstalt |
| 2010 | ENS Fellowship 2010; European Neurological Society |
| 2010 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am ECTRIMS/RIMS Kongress 2010 in Göteborg |
| 2009 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am ECTRIMS Kongress 2009 in Düsseldorf |
| 2009 | 1. Posterpreis beim 10. Austrian Neuroscience Wintermeeting (Kitzbühel/Österreich) |
| 2009 | BA/CA Visiting Scientists Program 2009; Bank Austria- Creditanstalt |
| 2008 | Posterpreis der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Neurologie |
| 2007 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme an der University Class der European Charcot Foundation in Fiuggi/Italien |
| 2007 | Young Investigators Award der European Charcot Foundation |
| 2007 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am ECTRIMS Kongress 2007 in Prag/Tschechische Republik |
| 2005 | Wissenschaftlicher Preis der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Neurologie |
| 2005 | Travel Grant zur Teilnahme am ECTRIMS Kongress 2005 in Thessaloniki/Griechenland |
Appointments/Memberships in Professional Societies
| 2024 -2026 | European Academy of Neurology Management group member des Scientific panels Neuroimmunology |
| 2022 -2026 | European Academy of Neurology Representative of Neuroimmunology in EAN Coordinating panel Translational Neurology/Neuroscience |
| 2022 -2024 | Institutional panel member of the EAN Scientific Panel Neuroimmunology Institutional panel member |
| 2024 -2026 | European Academy of Neurology Co-chair des Scientific panels Neurocritical care |
| 2022 -2025 | European Academy of Neurology Mitglied der Covid-19 Taskforce |
| 2020 -2022 | Europäische Akademie der Neurology (EAN) Co-Chair des Scientific Panels Neuroimmunology (gewählt) |
| 2022 -2024 | Co-Chair des Scientific Panels Neuroimmunology der European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Co-Chair (elected) |
| 2024 -2026 | European Academy of Neurology Member of Scientific committee |
Reviewer for scientific journals
Reviewer/Expert funding organizations
| 2024 -2024 | Bürgermeisterfond der Stadt Wien - Austria |
| 2020 -2020 | Medical Research Council - United Kingdom |
| 2018 -2018 | MS Society London - United Kingdom |
| 2017 -2017 | Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies-FRIAS COFUND Fellowship Programme, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg - Germany |
Reviewer/Expert organization
| 2025 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien ( als Gutachter) |
| 2024 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien (als Gutachter) |
| 2023 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien ( als Gutachter) |
| 2022 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien (als Gutachter) |
| 2021 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien (als Gutachter) |
| 2020 | Ethikkommission der Stadt Wien (als Gutachter) |
Organizer of scientific conferences, Chairs
| 2021 | ECTRIMS 2021. The Digital Experience. 37th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis 13-15 October 2021. Wissenschaftlicher Beirat/Beirätin |
Advanced vocational training
| 2022 -2023 | ÖÄK Diplom Genetik |