Dr Markus Laubach, LMU University Hospital Munich, Germany
Dr. Markus Laubach ๐๐ฉบ is a distinguished researcher in orthopaedics and medical innovation. Holding a Ph.D. in preclinical assessment of novel medical devices, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and certifications in emergency medicine, he combines clinical expertise with research excellence. ๐ฅ๐ฌ His groundbreaking work focuses on scaffold-guided bone regeneration, 3D-printed implants, and bone grafting techniques, published in top journals like Biomaterials Science and Scientific Reports. ๐ก๐ Dr. Laubach has secured over EUR 350,000 in grants and won prestigious awards, including the Best Poster Award at DKOU 2023. ๐ He actively collaborates globally, advancing orthopaedic trauma care. ๐ฆดโจ
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Education and Training๐
Dr. Markus Laubach ๐ began his educational journey at Stefan-George-Gymnasium, earning his Abitur in 2007 ๐. He trained as a paramedic ๐ at Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund in 2008. He pursued Medicine ๐ฉบ at Maastricht University (2010โ2016) and earned his Dr. med. from Charitรฉ Berlin in 2019 ๐, focusing on brain aging and executive functioning ๐ง . Further, he specialized in Emergency Medicine ๐จ and completed his Ph.D. at QUT ๐ฆด (2020โ2023), researching bone graft aspirator devices. Recently, he earned an MBA ๐ in Health Care Management ๐ฅ. Currently, he advances orthopaedic research at LMU Munich through the prestigious Feodor Lynen Fellowship ๐.
Professional Experience๐ผ
Dr. Markus Laubach ๐ฉบ has extensive professional experience in orthopaedics and trauma surgery. He is currently a Resident at the LMU University Hospital ๐ฅ, Musculoskeletal University Center Munich (2023โpresent). Previously, he worked as a Resident at RWTH Aachen University Hospital (2016โ2020) ๐ฆด, advancing his surgical expertise. Dr. Laubach further honed his skills in medtech commercialization through The BridgeTech Program ๐ in Australia (2021โ2022). His medical journey began as a Paramedic ๐ with organizations like Malteser Hilfsdienst (2011โ2016), Arbeiter Samariter Bund (2009โ2010), and DRK Rettungsdienst GmbH (2008โ2009), reflecting his dedication to emergency medical care and patient well-being ๐ค.
Research Focus Area ๐ฑ๐งฌ
Markus Laubach is a researcher specializing in biomaterials, bone regeneration, and spinal surgery innovations. His work primarily focuses on advancing implants, scaffolds, and bone grafts for clinical applications, particularly in lumbar spinal fusion and bone defect treatments. He is involved in designing 3D printable, patient-specific bioresorbable bone scaffolds to promote bone regeneration. Laubach’s research extends to the development of novel bone graft harvesting techniques and the assessment of biodegradable interbody cages. His work intersects with orthopaedic trauma, regenerative medicine, and biomechanics. ๐ฆด๐งฌ๐ฉบ
Memberships
Dr. Markus Laubach is an active member of several prestigious medical and research organizations. He is affiliated with AO Trauma ๐ฆต, focusing on advancing trauma care, and the Deutsche Gesellschaft fรผr Orthopรคdie und Unfallchirurgie (DGOU) ๐ฉ๐ช, which promotes orthopedic and trauma surgery excellence. He also participates in the Gesellschaft fรผr Extremitรคtenverlรคngerung und -rekonstruktion (GEVR) ๐ฆด, dedicated to extremity reconstruction. Additionally, Dr. Laubach is a member of the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) ๐ฌ and the Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) ๐, contributing to cutting-edge research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Awards๐
Dr. Markus Laubach has received notable recognition for his scientific contributions. In 2023, he was awarded the Best Poster Award at the DKOU 2023 in Berlin ๐. His research has attracted competitive grants, including EUR 182,022.36 from the Bundesministerium fรผr Bildung und Forschung for a clinical study on tibial transverse callus distraction in diabetic foot ulcer patients ๐, and EUR 39,600 from the Feodor Lynen Return Fellowship ๐
. Dr. Laubach also secured funding from the Volkswagen Foundation (EUR 38,000) and Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation (AUD 130,000) for innovative bone defect treatments using 3D-printed scaffolds.
Publication Top Notes๐โจ
Advances in implants and bone graft types for lumbar spinal fusion surgery
Modular design workflow for 3D printable bioresorbable patient-specific bone scaffolds: extended features and clinical validation.
Preclinical assessment of a novel aspirator device for intramedullary bone graft harvesting
Lost in translation: the lack of agreement between surgeons and scientists regarding biomaterials research and innovation for treating bone defects
An innovative intramedullary bone graft harvesting concept as a fundamental component of scaffold-guided bone regeneration: A preclinical in vivo validation
Chirurg*innen vs. Wissenschaftler*innenย โ Mind the Gap! DKOU Science-Slam 2023: Umfragestudie zu Biomaterialien bei Knochendefekten [Surgeons vs. scientistsโMind the gap!: Survey study on biomaterials for bone defects]
How framing bias impacts preferences for innovation in bone tissue engineering
Semi-automated scaffold design workflow to facilitate clinical translation of scaffold guided bone regeneration
The development of a modular design workflow for 3D printable bioresorbable patient-specific bone scaffolds to facilitate clinical translation
Histological and Immunohistochemical Characterization of Osteoimmunological Processes in Scaffold-Guided Bone Regeneration in an Ovine Large Segmental Defect Model
Conclusion
Dr. Markus Laubach’s robust academic foundation, exceptional research achievements, successful funding track record, and dedication to clinical translation make him an excellent candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His work directly addresses critical gaps in bone defect treatments, contributing both to scientific innovation and practical healthcare advancements.