Death of Reinhold E. Schmidt

Member of the TWINCORE Supervisory Board passes away at the age of 70

Prof. Dr. Reinhold E. Schmidt (© Karin Kaiser/MHH)

Prof. Reinhold E. Schmidt, MD, passed away on 23 January 2022. The former head of the Department of Immunology and Rheumatology at MHH had been a member of the TWINCORE GmbH supervisory board since 2014. He facilitated new collaborations with clinical partners and supported the scientific education and training of young clinical professionals at TWINCORE with great dedication. 


He also represented his role as a bridge builder between the clinic and basic research as chairman of the Board of Clinical Cooperation partners of TWINCORE. Through his participation in the committees, he contributed a great deal to the development of the centre.


We have lost a highly esteemed colleague and companion.