Hans‐Ulrich Prokosch

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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Hans-Ulrich Prokosch is a leading figure in biomedical informatics, whose work has fundamentally shaped the digital infrastructure of modern translational research. His primary research areas center on the design and implementation of robust IT systems for biobanking, clinical trials, and electronic health records. Prokosch’s major contribution lies in establishing the foundational requirements for biobanking IT infrastructures, as exemplified by his highly cited 2010 paper, "IT Infrastructure Components for Biobanking" (29 citations). This seminal work moved the field beyond ad-hoc, homegrown solutions by providing a structured framework for integrating biospecimen management with clinical data. Beyond this, his broader impact is reflected in a career dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical care and research, enabling large-scale data sharing and secondary use of patient data. As a professor and director of the Institute of Medical Informatics at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Prokosch has not only advanced the theoretical underpinnings of his field but has also been instrumental in building operational systems that power some of Germany’s largest university hospitals and biobanks, making him a pivotal architect of the data-driven future of medicine.