Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Washington
Seattle, WA, US
Christoph Hofstetter, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. He specializes in complex spine surgery with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and spine trauma. Dr. Hofstetter earned his M.D. from the University of Vienna, Austria, and his Ph.D. from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, where he focused on experimental treatment strategies for traumatic spinal cord injuries. He completed his neurosurgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and clinical fellowship training at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Miami.
Dr. Hofstetter's contributions to full-endoscopic spine surgery have played a crucial role in shaping contemporary surgical techniques. Through collaboration with national and international spine societies, he has facilitated the widespread adoption of these procedures, setting new standards for precision and efficacy in spinal interventions. Notably, he established the first spine fellowship in the USA focused on endoscopic spine surgery at the University, further enhancing education and innovation in the field alongside his colleagues in the Endoscopic Spine Research Group.
In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Hofstetter heads a federally funded translational science laboratory dedicated to investigating both acute and chronic spinal cord injuries. At the forefront of his research agenda is the development of advanced ultrasound imaging techniques aimed at serving as a biomarker for acute spinal cord injury. Furthermore, his lab actively explores novel treatments for chronic spinal cord injury patients, utilizing innovative strategies such as transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation to enhance functional recovery. Dr. Hofstetter has authored over 100 scientific peer-reviewed journal articles, showcasing his profound commitment to scholarly inquiry and evidence-based practice.
Hofstetter Lab Website: https://www.hofstetter-lab.com/
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
4:51 PM – 4:58 PM EST