Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology
Neuroradiology is a highly specialized, very dynamic branch of radiology that is closely linked to the partner disciplines of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry through the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and peripheral nerves using the latest imaging methods. Associated organs (eyes, hearing and balance organs, etc.) and surrounding structures on the head, neck, spine and extremities are also part of the spectrum. Psychology, neuroscience, natural sciences, engineering and industry are further partners in research and development.
The main tasks of the department are the provision of cutting-edge medical services and the academic representation of the subject in research and teaching. Our competent team is available around the clock for this purpose.
The main areas of care are inflammatory and degenerative diseases (multiple sclerosis, dementia, etc.), brain tumors, diseases of the vascular system (strokes, hemorrhages, vascular malformations, etc.) and pain treatment.
Since 2019, the neuroradiology department has had a consultation center for patients with aneurysms and vascular malformations, please contact us:
For private consultations:
Prof. Marios Psychogios
Leitung diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Co-Leiter des Hirnschlagzentrums/Stroke Centers, Leitungsgremium Department für klinische Forschung
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Co-Leiter Hirnschlagzentrum / Stroke Center
Tel. +41 61 328 63 70
Procedure
Diagnostic neuroradiology
Non-invasive neuroradiological diagnostics are mainly based on computer tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detailed assessment of structural and functional changes in the nervous system. For special questions, vascular imaging with catheters (angiography) and fluoroscopy of the spinal canal (myelography) with contrast agents are used, and rarely supplementary conventional X-rays.
Interventional neuroradiology
The focus of neuroradiological therapy is the minimally invasive treatment of cerebral and spinal vascular diseases using microcatheter techniques (extra- and intracranial stenting, embolization with coils, particles or liquid embolates, lysis and revascularization, etc.). The image-guided treatment of pain in spinal nerves, facet joints and sacroiliac joints, vertebro- or kyphoplasties and biopsies complete our range of services.
Neuro-nuclear medicine
Nuclear medicine examinations (scintigraphy, SPECT), including the latest hybrid procedures (PET-CT), which affect the central and peripheral nervous system, are provided jointly with the Department of Nuclear Medicine.
Research and teaching (including workshop on neuroangiography: BLAST)
Clinical and neuroscientific research is carried out using state-of-the-art imaging in close cooperation with the Department of Radiological Physics. The healthy nervous system and disease-related structural and functional changes are examined. Current research activities focus on:
- Imaging brain functions (motor function, speech) and fiber connections for the function-preserving treatment of brain tumors (neuronavigation, radiation)
- Research into inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the central nervous system (multiple sclerosis, dementia, etc.) using new quantitative MR techniques
- Research into functional and structural changes in the motor and somatosensory system in spinal cord lesions (paraplegia)
- new techniques for imaging cerebral vessels and cerebral blood flow in cerebrovascular diseases (stenoses, aneurysms, etc.)
- pain research
The Department of Neuroradiology is responsible for university teaching as part of the human medicine curriculum and trains specialists in medical-technical radiology (MTRAs). Doctors in further training rotate several times in neuroradiology and can combine targeted training with research (fellowship). Specialists can acquire the specialty designations of diagnostic and invasive neuroradiology.
Workshop on neuroangiography (BLAST)
The "Basel Angiographic Seminar and Training" (BLAST) is a series of workshops on neuroangiography organized by us for 20 participants each. They are closely supervised in small groups by experienced neurointerventionalists.
Vacancies
You can find our vacancies here.
The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology has full authorization for further training for both neuroradiology specialties:
- Diagnostic Neuroradiology (DNR) - Cat. A, 2 years
- Invasive neuroradiology (INR) - Cat. A, 2 years
Residents in advanced radiology training can rotate up to 21 months in neuroradiology (3 months basic, 6 months advanced and 12 months specialization rotation).
Scientific commitment, doctorate and habilitation are specifically promoted, with mentoring. A corresponding research quota (time quota) can be agreed. We would be delighted if you were actively involved in our research group.
Please send applications to Prof. Dr. med. Marios Psychogios:
Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology
Petersgraben 4
CH-4031 Basel
Diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology team
Department management
Prof. Marios Psychogios
Leitung diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie, Co-Leiter des Hirnschlagzentrums/Stroke Centers, Leitungsgremium Department für klinische Forschung
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 63 70
Dr. Johanna Lieb
Kaderärztin, stv. Leitung Neuroradiologie, Mitglied Tumor- und MS-Zentrum
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 65 93
Management physicians
Dr. Kristine Ann Blackham
Kaderärztin diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 65 68
Dr. Johanna Lieb
Kaderärztin, stv. Leitung Neuroradiologie, Mitglied Tumor- und MS-Zentrum
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 65 93
Dr. Ioannis Tsogkas
Kaderarzt
diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Tel. +41 61 328 65 54
Senior physicians
Barbara Bihr
Stv. Oberärztin und Fellow Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 51 71
Annika Lonak
Oberärztin diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 42 75
Dr. Victor Schulze-Zachau
Oberarzt und Fellow interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 56 32
PD Dr. Peter Sporns
Oberarzt diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 42 66
Fellows
Barbara Bihr
Stv. Oberärztin und Fellow Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 51 71
Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Mahmutoglu
Fellow Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 56 42
Dr. Nikolaos Ntoulias
Assistenzarzt, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Fellow diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 47 31
Dr. Victor Schulze-Zachau
Oberarzt und Fellow interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 56 32
Scientific staff
Luzia Balmer
Projektmanager Forschung und Executive Assistant diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 46 39
Helene Corbaz
Doktorandin diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Michèle Damaskinos Lehmann
Study Nurse diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 63 25
Sofie Haniotis
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Julian Elias Heierle
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 46 50
Ashraya Kumar Indrakanti
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Alma Teresa Koch
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Eleni Markomanolaki
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 46 51
Hannah Münger
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 46 50
Dr. Nikolaos Ntoulias
Assistenzarzt, wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter und Fellow diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 47 31
Eleftherios Remoundos
Media Specialist diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 65 79
Assistance
Luzia Balmer
Projektmanager Forschung und Executive Assistant diagnostische und interventionelle Neuroradiologie
Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin
Tel. +41 61 328 46 39