Horst Klinkmann
Horst Klinkmann
Horst Klinkmann (pronunciation: Hors-t Klink-mann) is a renowned German medical professional and entrepreneur. He has made significant contributions to the field of Nephrology and Biotechnology.
Etymology
The name Horst is of German origin and means "man from the forest", while Klinkmann is a surname of German origin. The etymology of these names does not have a direct connection to his profession or contributions.
Biography
Horst Klinkmann was born on November 4, 1935, in Rostock, Germany. He studied medicine at the University of Rostock and later specialized in internal medicine and nephrology. Klinkmann is known for his pioneering work in the field of Dialysis and Renal Replacement Therapy. He has also made significant contributions to the development of biotechnology in Germany.
Contributions
Klinkmann's contributions to medicine and biotechnology are numerous. He is the founder of the Biotechnology Centre of the University of Rostock and the BioCon Valley, an initiative for the promotion of life sciences and health economy in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. He has also served as the president of the German Society for Nephrology and the European Society for Artificial Organs.
Related Terms
- Nephrology: The branch of medicine that deals with the physiology and diseases of the kidneys.
- Biotechnology: The exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
- Dialysis: The clinical purification of blood by dialysis, as a substitute for the normal function of the kidney.
- Renal Replacement Therapy: Therapy that replaces the normal blood-filtering function of the kidneys.
- BioCon Valley: An initiative for the promotion of life sciences and health economy in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Horst Klinkmann
- Wikipedia's article - Horst Klinkmann
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