Dr. Bendix Labeit
Bendix Labeit is a neurology physician and clinician scientist at University Hospital Duesseldorf in Germany. His research focuses on neuroscience, geriatrics, and rehabilitation, particularly addressing dysphagia (swallowing impairment) within these fields. He employs various scientific methods, including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional MRI (fMRI), and bioimpedance (BIA), to conduct his studies. His commitment to advancing the field is reflected in his publications in leading journals, including Lancet Neurology, Neurology, Movement Disorders, Stroke, Nature Parkinson’s Disease, and the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association. Through his work, he aspires to create a significant impact by reducing mortality rates and enhancing the overall quality of life for patients.