Astrid Proksch

Astrid Proksch is CEO of the Brain Research programme at the Hertie Foundation in Frankfurt. As former Managing Director of the Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research in Tübingen, she has shaped strategic initiatives in translational neuroscience. Her work strengthens research funding, institutional collaboration and talent development. She promotes patient empowerment and public engagement to ensure that scientific progress translates into clinical and societal impact with enduring value, visibility and relevance for future progress.