Norbert Hermanns, Phd
Head of the Research Institute
CeQur
Switzerland
Biography
Head of the Research Institute at the Diabetes Centre Mergentheim (FIDAM) for 17 years and an Adjunct Professor for Clinical Psychology at the University of Bamberg, Germany. He received his Masters degree in Psychology and is a certified “Psychological Psychotherapist” and “Psychodiabetologist” by the German Diabetes Association. His research interests include behavioral modification, development and evaluation of diabetes self-management-programs, acute emotional effects of hypoglycaemia, depression and diabetes. Professor Hermanns has authored numerous publications, as well as reviewed for scientific journals in the diabetes field. Professor Hermanns' professional memberships have included: Past-Chair of the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Study Group (PSAD) of EASD, and the Diabetes and Psychology board within the DDG as well as the Diabetes Depression Dialogue. He is also member of the international advisory board of the DAWN 2 study.
Research Interest
Psychology
