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Susanne Wegener is a Senior Physician at the Department of Neurology at University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and SNF Professor at the University of Zurich. She specializes in stroke and neuroangiology, with clinical expertise in duplex sonography, headache, EEG, cerebral imaging, and both primary and secondary cardiovascular prevention - particularly in women’s health. Her academic career includes medical and doctoral training in Hamburg, research posts at the Max Planck Institute and UC San Diego, and a habilitation from the University of Zurich.

Her research focuses on translational stroke science, including prediction of recovery in acute stroke, the role of microcirculation and neuroplasticity (KFSP Stroke), and mechanisms of reperfusion failure. She also investigates optoacoustic imaging in cerebrovascular disease and the specific cardiovascular risks faced by women. With numerous publications to her name, she actively contributes to the field’s advancement and outreach.

Combining clinical excellence with innovative research, she plays a leading role in bridging basic neuroscience and patient care, with the goal of improving outcomes and prevention strategies in cerebrovascular disease.