Welcome to the Institute of Neuropathology at Ulm University Hospital!
On the following pages we would like to give you an insight into our institute, our specialisations and our tasks in patient care, research and teaching.
With precise modern diagnostics, innovative research and committed teaching, we contribute to a better understanding and treatment of diseases of the nervous system in close co-operation with our clinical partners.
We cordially invite you to familiarise yourself with our institute and our work.
We will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with a professional dialogue.
Our laboratory acceptance times are
Mon - Thu: 8:00 - 15:30
Fri: 8:00 - 14:00
You can find our current submission form and download information here.
Please register all native/unfixed submissions (e.g. frozen sections, cerebrospinal fluid, fresh material) as early as possible by telephone:
08221 96-2174
NOTE: Neuropathological diagnostics are currently still being carried out on the premises of the BKH Günzburg (House 40). The infrastructure at Ulm University Hospital (Oberer Eselsberg, building TTU/M28) is being set up in parallel. The institute will be fully located there from the second half of 2026.
Please send tumour tissue for frozen section diagnostics and/or cryoasservation natively and as quickly as possible by courier to us on the premises of the BKH Günzburg.
Cerebrospinal fluid samples should be received by the Neuropathology Diagnostics Department at the Günzburg Hospital within 1 hour of collection in order to ensure that the cytospin preparations can be easily analysed. In order to enable special staining in addition to the standard staining according to Pappenheim, we ask you to send us approx. 3 ml of native cerebrospinal fluid. At high outside temperatures, it is advisable to cool the samples during transport (but not to freeze them).
If it is not possible to transport native CSF samples quickly, it is also possible to send unstained cytospin preparations.
Intestinal and nerve tissue should be sent natively together with a moist swab soaked in 0.9% NaCl in a plastic container (so-called moist chamber) quickly by courier to us on the premises of the BKH Günzburg.
For muscle biopsies, please contact the neurology muscle laboratory.
Please refer to our details page for further information on posting and medical care.
The Institute of Neuropathology at Ulm University Hospital was founded on 1 January 2026 and is led by Professor Friederike Liesche-Starnecker as a place for modern and future-oriented neuropathological diagnostics, research and teaching. From the outset, we have pursued a clear digital focus: our approach is characterised by end-to-end digital workflows in patient care, the structured use of image and diagnostic data in research and innovative digital teaching and training formats.
At the same time, we are building on a rich academic and clinical tradition in Ulm. Neuropathology was most recently established as a separate section within the Institute of Pathology at the University Hospital and provided high-quality neuropathological diagnostics under the leadership of the current deputy head of the institute, Dr Anja Osterloh. In addition, Ulm is historically closely associated with internationally pioneering contributions to research into neurodegenerative diseases: The Braak stages and the Thal phases of amyloid-β deposition are among the neuropathological concepts used worldwide, which were decisively co-developed here and have had a lasting impact on Alzheimer's research.
Our institute is part of a strong scientific network with a focus on neuroscience in Ulm: the site of the German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) is dedicated to research into ALS, frontotemporal dementia and other diseases of the nervous system. The DZNE works closely with the university and university hospital to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Ulm is also home to numerous interdisciplinary research networks and special research areas that create important synergies in research into the nervous system.
With a strong historical foundation, a vibrant scientific environment, and a clear vision for the future, we are excited to continue shaping neuropathology in Ulm together with our clinical partners and scientific colleagues.
Contact and Request for Findings
Secretariat:
Phone: 0731 500 65901
Fax: 08221 96-28158
Email: neuropathologie@uniklinik-ulm.de
Address:
Institute of Neuropathology
Ulm University Hospital
Meyerhofstraße / M28-TTU
D-89081 Ulm
Postal address:
Institute of Neuropathology
Ulm University Hospital
Albert-Einstein-Allee 23
D-89081 Ulm
Premises in BKH Günzburg:
Institute of Neuropathology
Ulm University Hospital
Lindenallee 2 (House 40)
89312 Günzburg
News and Events
Mar
We are delighted to welcome Ms. Ellena Spieß (B.Sc.) and Mr. Moritz Dinser (B.Sc.) to our team to support our IT department, as well as Ms. Judith Lerch (B.A.) and Ms. Leonie Gerner (B.Sc.) to our laboratory team.
