Neurology Grand Rounds: Dr. Götz Thomalla

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Götz Thomalla 
Clinic Director
Neurology Clinic and Polyclinic
Head and Neuro Center
Vice Dean for Clinical Research and Translation
Department of Neurology, University Medical Center, Hamburg-Eppendorf

Götz Thomalla, MD, is Director of the Department of Neurology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. He is also Vice Dean for Clinical Research and Translation at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hamburg. His key research areas are advanced brain imaging to study the pathophysiology of cerebral ischemia, clinical trials of acute stroke treatment, and brain network reorganization in cerebrovascular disease. He was coordinating investigator of the EU-funded WAKE-UP trial and neurological principal investigator of the TENSION study. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the European Stroke Association (ESO).

Topic: Update Acute Stroke Management 2025

Learning Objectives

• Recent evidence for mechanical thrombectomy for large strokes
• Current developments for stroke treatment beyond thrombolysis and thrombectomy
• Targeting inflammation to prevent recurrent stroke - new therapies on the horizon

This talk will cover key recent advancements in stroke treatment that are impacting clinical practice, including extended stroke thrombectomy, tenecteplase for thrombolysis, neurostimulation innovations, and emerging anti-inflammatory targets for stroke prevention. It will summarize recent clinical trials and highlight promising new treatment options on the horizon

Generously supported through formal partnership with the Division of Neurology by: Alexion, Argenx, EMD Serono, Lilly, Novartis, Paladin Pharma, Roche, and UCB. ​