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Toomas Asser (born on 14 July 1954 in Jõhvi) is Estonian
Since 1995, Asser is Professor of Neurosurgery of the University of Tartu.
From 1996 to 2018, Asser was the Head of Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of
Rector
of the University of Tartu at extraordinary elections. In 2011, he was elected as a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences in medical science. He belongs to the academy’s Division of Biology, Geology and Chemistry and is the head of this division since 2014. He belongs to the standing committee on medical science and health strategy of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. He is als
Vice-Chair
o
The Guild
(The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities) an
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Universities Estonia
University of Tartu Grand Medal
* 2019 Latvian Cross of Recognition, 3rd class (Commander)
Toomas Asser in the Estonian Research Information System
Toomas Asser on the home page of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Video and photos: Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser took oath of office
on 28 August 2018
„Native language higher education and science are a treasure“
on 20 December 2019
The University of Tartu Senate’s address to the people of Ukraine
On 7 March 2022. 1954 births Estonian neurologists Living people University of Tartu alumni Rectors of the University of Tartu University of Tartu faculty People from Jõhvi {{Estonia-scientist-stub
Toomas Asser (born on 14 July 1954 in Jõhvi) is Estonian medical scientist
Medicine is the science and practice of caring for a patient, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practice ...
, Member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences (2011) and since 1 August 2018 Rector of the University of Tartu.
Education and career
Asser graduated from Nõo Secondary School (1973) and the Faculty of Medicine of Tartu State University (1979). In 1989, Asser defended his PhD in Medicine at Moscow N. Burdenko Institute of Neurosurgery with his candidate’s dissertation on cerebral blood flow regulation issues and stereotactic operations using the original thermocautery. In 1979–1989, he was Assistant and in 1989−1995 Associate Professor at the Neurology Clinic ofTartu State University
The University of Tartu (UT; et, Tartu Ülikool; la, Universitas Tartuensis) is a university in the city of Tartu in Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. It is the only classical university in the country, and also its biggest ...
. In 1988−1989, Asser trained at the Institute of Brain Diseases of Tohoku University (Japan).
Since 1995, Asser is Professor of Neurosurgery of the University of Tartu.
From 1996 to 2018, Asser was the Head of Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of Tartu University Hospital
The Tartu University Clinic ( et, Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikum) is a healthcare and medical teaching service in Tartu, Estonia, and a subsidiary of the Tartu University. Its administrative services are located in two buildings on Puusepa Street; ...
and from 2000 to 2009 also the Dean of University of Tartu Faculty of Medicine.
On 26 April 2018, Toomas Asser was elected thRector
of the University of Tartu at extraordinary elections. In 2011, he was elected as a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences in medical science. He belongs to the academy’s Division of Biology, Geology and Chemistry and is the head of this division since 2014. He belongs to the standing committee on medical science and health strategy of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. He is als
Vice-Chair
o
The Guild
(The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities) an
President
o
Universities Estonia
Research
His research focuses on clinical and molecular-biological aspects ofbrain tumors
A brain tumor occurs when abnormal cells form within the brain. There are two main types of tumors: malignant tumors and benign (non-cancerous) tumors. These can be further classified as primary tumors, which start within the brain, and secondar ...
, pituitary surgery, surgical treatment of intracranial aneurysms, functional surgery ( deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease) and spinal cord injuries.Recognition
* 1997 Tohoku University Medal * 2009 Medal of the University of Tartu Faculty of Medicine * 2009 Badge of honour of the Estonian Medical Association * 2011 Special recognition diploma of the World Cultural Council * 2013 Order of the Estonian Red Cross, 1st class * 201University of Tartu Grand Medal
* 2019 Latvian Cross of Recognition, 3rd class (Commander)
External links
Toomas Asser in the Estonian Research Information System
Toomas Asser on the home page of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
Video and photos: Rector of the University of Tartu Toomas Asser took oath of office
on 28 August 2018
„Native language higher education and science are a treasure“
on 20 December 2019
The University of Tartu Senate’s address to the people of Ukraine
On 7 March 2022. 1954 births Estonian neurologists Living people University of Tartu alumni Rectors of the University of Tartu University of Tartu faculty People from Jõhvi {{Estonia-scientist-stub