*April 5th, 1958 in Overath, Germany; studies in veterinary medicine in Gießen and Hannover 1977-1982, Promotion (Dr. med. vet.) in Hannover 1984, assistant in private small animal clinic in Osnabrueck, Germany 1985-1987; assistant at the Hanover School of Veterinary Medicne, Small Animal Clinic ans specialization in the fields of small animal surgery and Veterinary Ophthalmology 1987 – 1996; 1997- now working in own private small animal clinic in Wasserburg, Germany (main fields: veterinary ophthalmology, small animal surgery)