Prof. Sonja Grunewald

Specialist in dermatology and venereology. Additional subspecialties: andrology, allergology, and medical oncology. Additional qualifications: DEGUM I (lymph node ultrasound), DDA certificate in dermatological laser therapy, and primary care in psychosomatic medicine.

Professional Experience

Since July 2003 at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Allergology at the University of Leipzig—since June 2016 as Senior Consultant at the Dermatological Surgery Center, as well as continuing in her role as Senior Consultant for the Laser and Cosmetic Medicine Units and the Mycology Laboratory.

Academic Background

2019
Appointed as an adjunct professor at the University of Leipzig; completed the university leadership training program
2009
Postdoctoral qualification at the University of Leipzig: “Investigation of subcellular signaling pathways in human spermatozoa …” and award of the Venia legendi
2003
Ph.D. from the University of Leipzig: “Investigation of apoptosis-associated signal transduction in human germinal epithelium and ejaculated spermatozoa” — Grade: summa cum laude

Teaching & Publications

Since 2005, he has co-developed and conducted numerous specialized continuing education programs for students and physicians in the field of laser dermatology—in particular, the introductory seminar on lasers for board-certified specialists, which leads to the DDA certification. Textbook: “Vascular Lasers” (KVM Verlag).