Boris Schmitz is Chief Scientist at Klinik Königsfeld (Center for Medical Rehabilitation) and affiliated with the University of Witten/Herdecke's Department of Rehabilitation Sciences as an extraordinary Professor. His research focuses on cardiovascular health, exercise medicine, the Post-COVID-19 Syndrome, and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease prevention. He holds dual doctorates in Biology and Sports Science from the University of Münster, and completed his Habilitation in Experimental Medicine examining cellular signaling pathways and genetic variants for optimizing cardiovascular disease prevention. His academic training includes a Diploma in Biology from Kiel University and additional studies in Business Economics.
