Univ.-Doz. Dr. med. Claus Pototschnig, M. sc.
Senior ENT Specialist, ENT-Department
University Hospital of Innsbruck, Austria
Pioneer of laryngeal electrophysiology, special focus on EMG; also a pioneer of research related to the development of treatments for laryngeal diseases based on electric stimulation; minimally invasive screening methods and electrode insertion tools. Principal Investigator of the first in-human Laryngeal Pacemaker study and of the multicenter BVCP endoscopic treatment standard therapy study. Involved in the acquisition of LEMG and intra-operative electrical laryngeal stimulation data as part of an international registry.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Berit Schneider-Stickler
Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Arbeitsgemeinschaft (ARGE)
der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Hals-, Nasen- und Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf-Halschirurgie
Renowned expert in voice and swallowing disorders, specializing in laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) and electrical stimulation for laryngeal paralysis. She has led multiple studies on laryngeal pacemakers and innovative minimally invasive techniques, such as ultrasound-guided injections into the lateral crico-arytenoid muscle. Her interdisciplinary approach uniquely integrates communication, music, and medicine, significantly advancing diagnostic and treatment methodologies in laryngology to improve patient outcomes in vocal cord disorders.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Orlando Guntinas-Lichius
Director of ENT Department
University Hospital Jena, Germany
Specialized in peripheral nerve regeneration, especially after lesion and defective healing of the facial nerve. Research highlights are the facial nerve reanimation, head neck cancer or the peripheral nerve regeneration. Coordinating Investigator of the multicenter BVCP endoscopic treatment standard therapy and involved in the acquisition of LEMG and intra-operative electrical laryngeal stimulation data as part of an international registry.
PD Dr. med. Gerd Fabian Volk
Senior ENT Specialist, ENT-Department and Facial-Nerve-Center
Jena University Hospital, Germany
Conduction and supervision of pre-clinical research in animal model, as well as conduction of clinical studies. Current clinical research projects include the evaluation of new electrophysiological and imaging (with particular focus on Ultrasound) techniques in patients with impaired facial nerves and vocal cord movements. Main research interests are the facial nerve reanimation and nerve regeneration. As part of Prof. Dr. Guntinas-Lichius team, he is an investigator of the multicenter BVCP endoscopic treatment standard therapy study. He is also involved in the acquisition of LEMG and intra-operative electrical laryngeal stimulation data as part of an international registry.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Müller
Chief of ENT Department
SRH Waldklinikum Gera GmbH, Germany
Pioneer in the development of treatments for laryngeal diseases based on electric stimulation; minimally invasive screening methods and electrode insertion tools. Coordinating investigator of the first-in-human Laryngeal Pacemaker pilot study and Principal Investigator of the multicentre BVCP endoscopic treatment standard therapy study.
Dr. med. Gerhard Förster
Senior ENT Specialist, ENT Department
SRH Waldklinikum Gera GmbH, Germany
Experienced ORL-Surgeon specialized in research in the field of laryngeal pacing and electrode insertion techniques. Involved in both, pre-clinical and clinical evaluation of the Laryngeal Pacemaker. Investigator of the first-in-human Laryngeal Pacemaker pilot study and of the multicentre BVCP endoscopic treatment standard therapy study at Prof. Müller’s study site. In charge of a larynx paresis / LEMG clinic in his department since 2008, conducted numerous instructional courses on LEMG and intra-operative laryngeal test stimulations.
BSc Sophie Kögl
Student, Healthcare and Rehabilitation Technology
University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien, Austria
After finishing her bachelor degree with the specialization in Hospital Engineering in 2013, she is currently doing a master’s degree in Healthcare and Rehabilitation Technology at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien in Vienna, Austria. To combine her interests in medical engineering and design, she decided to contribute to the LEMG-homepage and to write her master thesis about it.