Prof. Alfred Laengler
Medical Director
Academic Curriculum Vitae
Current Positions
- Professor of Integrative Pediatrics, Faculty of Health, Witten/Herdecke University (since 2014)
- Medical Director, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke (since 2013) • Head, Department of Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke (since 2006) • Chair, National Breastfeeding Committee, Germany (since 2024) • Chair, WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Germany (since 2020)
Education
- Medical Degree, Witten/Herdecke University (1987–1993)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD/Dr. med.), Hannover Medical School (1994) • Habilitation (Venia Legendi) in Pediatrics, Witten/Herdecke University (2013) • Special education training, Bingenheim Institute (1986–1993)
Clinical Training and Board Certification
- Residency in Pediatrics, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke and Perinatal Center EVK Hamm
- Research Fellow, Center for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, University of Cologne (1997–1999)
- Board Certification in Pediatrics (1999)
- Subspecialty Certification in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (2005) • Additional Qualification in Medical Quality Management (2005)
Academic and Clinical Interests
- Integrative Pediatric Oncology
- Supportive care in childhood cancer
- Evidence-informed complementary medicine
- Breastfeeding medicine and child health
- Quality of care and integrative pediatrics
Leadership and Professional Service
- Member of the Executive Board, Gemeinschaftskrankenhaus Herdecke • Leadership roles in quality management and medical controlling • National and international activities in integrative medicine and pediatric oncology