Head of the Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology Freiburg. He leads projects on the molecular biology and neuropsychology of Alzheimer's dementia as part of the BMBF-funded associations Competence Network Degenerative Dementias / Cognitive Research Research Association. After completing additional studies in health management, patient-oriented benefit assessments are also part of his areas of activity. Funded as a flagship project by the Federal Ministry of Health, it investigates the effectiveness of non-drug therapies and the dissemination of information about dementia via the Internet.