Prof. Dr. Norbert Graf - University of the Saarland
Prof. Dr. Norbert Graf - University of the Saarland, graf@uks.eu
Prof. Graf is the medical director of the Department for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the University Hospital of the Saarland and Chairman of the SIOP 2001/ GPOH Trial on Nephroblastoma. He is Dean for study affairs at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of the Saarland and member of several national and international societies. His research interests include Pediatric Oncology, especially nephroblastoma and brain tumors, Clinical Trials, Ethical issues in medicine, eHealth, eLearning and Medical Education. He is the leader of Work package 2 "Users needs and requirements" and Quality Manager in ACGT.
The Saarland University Hospital was founded in 1947 in co-operation with France. The hospital is a centre of medical excellence in Saarland offering a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and healthcare services covering practically all areas of modern medical practice. The Clinic for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of children, teenagers and young adults with all types of cancer. Psychosocial support is an integrated part of the care for these patients. Focusing its research on nephroblastoma and brain tumours, the team in Paediatric Oncology works hand in hand with other medical specialities and keeps close ties with a local parents group.