University of Veterinary Medicine Hanover, Germany
Prof. Dr. Stephan Neumann, born on April 14, 1964, in Seesen am Harz, is a distinguished veterinary scientist and clinical pathologist with decades of expertise in small animal medicine. He pursued his veterinary studies at the Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover from 1984 to 1989 and earned his doctorate in 1991. Since 1992, he has served as the Head of the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary Institute of the University of Göttingen, leading clinical and academic advancements in veterinary diagnostics and treatment. Recognized both nationally and internationally, he has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles and delivered more than 150 conference presentations. Prof. Neumann is also active in scientific leadership, serving in prominent roles in various veterinary associations including as President of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology. His contributions to small animal pathophysiology have shaped clinical education and practice across Europe.
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🎓 Education
Prof. Neumann began his veterinary studies in 1984 at the Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, completing his degree and licensure (Approbation) in 1989. He immediately pursued doctoral research at the Clinic for Cattle Diseases at the same institution, completing his dissertation in 1991. His doctoral thesis investigated integrated herd management in specialized beef cattle farms in Upper Bavaria, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. W. Klee. He earned his Fachtierarzt (specialist veterinarian) certification in small animals in 1996 and in laboratory diagnostics in 1998. In 2004, he became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology (ECVCP), reflecting his deep specialization in clinical diagnostics. He concluded his academic qualifications with a Habilitation in 2008, focusing on liver diseases in dogs, marking his formal qualification as a university professor and scientific researcher.
🏥 Experience
Since 1992, Prof. Neumann has led the Small Animal Clinic at the Veterinary Institute of the University of Göttingen, overseeing clinical operations, education, and research. Under his leadership, the clinic has grown into a prominent center for small animal internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostics. His clinical experience spans soft tissue surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, and laboratory diagnostics. Beyond clinical practice, he has played an essential role in organizing and directing national congresses, including the DVG conferences on cardiology (2000), soft tissue surgery (2007), and the annual DVG-DGK meeting in Berlin (2013). His experience also includes extensive involvement in curriculum development and postgraduate training in veterinary medicine. He has served as a mentor and supervisor for doctoral and postgraduate students, actively shaping the next generation of veterinarians.
🏅 Awards and Honors
Prof. Neumann’s outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine have earned him national and international recognition. He holds multiple advanced certifications, including Fachtierarzt titles in small animals and lab diagnostics, and is a Diplomate of the ECVCP. He has held key positions in veterinary organizations, such as Vice President of the Lower Saxony Veterinary Chamber, Chair of the National Training Working Group, and President of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Pathology. He also serves as Treasurer on the board of FECAVA and is a leading voice in the German Society for Small Animal Medicine. His leadership has significantly shaped policy, education, and research in veterinary clinical pathology. As a prolific speaker and published author, he continues to influence the field through expert contributions, textbook authorship, and co-authorship in widely cited veterinary publications.
🔬 Research Focus
Prof. Neumann’s research centers on clinical pathology, internal medicine, and diagnostics in small animals, with a special focus on hepatopathies in dogs. His habilitation work delved into liver disease diagnostics, and he continues to explore pathophysiological mechanisms in companion animals. His scholarly work has led to over 90 peer-reviewed publications and more than 150 presentations at national and international veterinary congresses. He is also the author of the “Textbook of Small Animal Pathophysiology”, a key academic reference in veterinary education. As coauthor of textbooks on veterinary oncology and lab diagnostics, he contributes to shaping modern veterinary curricula. His ongoing research seeks to bridge diagnostic accuracy with clinical application, improving therapeutic outcomes in veterinary care. He actively supervises research projects, fostering scientific inquiry and collaboration within clinical veterinary medicine.
🏁 Conclusion
Prof. Dr. Stephan Neumann is a highly suitable and commendable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His decades-long contribution to veterinary clinical pathology, leadership in scientific organizations, consistent publication record, and authorship of foundational academic texts make him a standout in his field. While there is potential to deepen his involvement in emerging technologies or global research initiatives, his sustained excellence, depth of knowledge, and dedication to clinical veterinary science position him as an outstanding researcher deserving of this recognition.
Publication
Author(s): Alice Diana, Damjan Mickov, Rens van Dobbenburgh, Wiebke Jansen, Susanna Sternberg Lewerin, Stephan Neumann, Mette Uldahl, Nancy De Briyne
Title: Quo Vadis: Is Corporatisation Reshaping Companion Animal Veterinary Care in Europe?
Year: 2025