Thomas Suedhof

Bio

I am a German-American neuroscientist and Nobel Laureate, internationally recognised for my groundbreaking research on how brain cells communicate. Awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Medicine, my discoveries about neurotransmitter release at synapses have revolutionised our understanding of the human brain.

As a professor at Stanford University, I continue to lead cutting-edge research into the neurological foundations of behaviour and mental health. My lifelong dedication to uncovering the biological roots of human suffering aligns deeply with our mission.

As a member of the Paracelsus Recovery Medical Advisory Board, I ensure that our programmes are grounded in the latest scientific research and adhere to the highest clinical standards.

Credentials

• Professor of Neuroscience at Stanford University School of Medicine
• M.D. (Doctor of Medicine), Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
• Ph.D., Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany (1982)
• Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute, Göttingen, Germany
• Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford University School of Medicine, USA
• Professor of Neuroscience at Stanford University School of Medicine
• Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2013), shared with James Rothman and Randy Schekman, for the discovery of the molecular principles of vesicle trafficking and neurotransmitter release in nerve cells
• Gruber Prize in Neuroscience
• Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Award