Prof. Dr. Markus Masin

Under the direction of Prof. Dr. M. Masin, the Department of "Clinicial Nutrition & Diabetlogy" is being established. 
MINST researches and develops nutritional therapies for multiple diseases such as malnutrition, cachexia and malabsorption. In the field of diabetology, technical monitoring programmes as well as nutritional and diabetological predispositions and treatment approaches are incorporated. Expansion of diabetology, i.e. research in the field of diabetes care and expansion of diabetological management systems (individualised plans and planning procedures). 

Obesity management 
Catheter systems in the home care sector: expansion of the already established hygiene standards through training (port certification) of home care companies. 

2017 Management von implantierbaren Portkathetersystemen 2. Auflage Heick V., Hilbers N., Dr. Kipp F., Prof. Dr. Palmes D., Stübbe M., Prof. Dr. Masin M. 

2016 Buchbeitrag: Ports, Springer Verlag ISBN: 978-3-662-43640-0 2016 Mangelernährung in der Onkologie, CME-Beitrag. Trillium Krebsmedizin Klinner S, Knauer L, Drissi M, Masin M. 25(4): 278-283.

2016 Arbeitsgemeinschaft Prävention und Integrative Onkologie (PRIO) (ed.), Improving nutritional care for cancer patients in Germany. Joint position paper from the German Cancer Society´s (GCS) Working Group on Prevention and Integrative Oncology (PRIO) in collaboration with other associations. Ernährungsumschau 63(02) : 43 – 47. 

2016 P26 Ernährungsmedizin als Teil der onkologischen Therapie in dem Tumorzentrum der SLK- Klinik Heilbronn in Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Stiftung krankheitsbedingte Mangelernährung. Abstract 15. Dreiländertagung DGEM, AKE, GESKES. Knauer L, Drissi M, Martens U, Többens M.-L, Masin M 

2015  Möglichkeiten zur Verringerung von Bakteriämierisiken bei Verwendung von zentralvenösen Kathetern und Port-Systemen zur parenteralen Ernährung (PE) und als Hämodialysezugang. Nutrition News Ausgabe 3/2015. Drissi M, Schilcher G, Meyer T, Hollenbeck M, Masin M 

2015 Patients with home parenteral nutrition: Catheter-related complications. Clinical Nutrition Volume 34, Supplement 1, September 2015, Page S159 [Abstract of the 37th ESPEN Congress]. Knauer L, Drissi M, Hengst K, Masin M 

2014 Modern Nutrition Therapy in cancer patients – A Position Paper. Aktuelle Ernährungsmed 2014; 39(02): 127-131 Löser C, Fruehauf S, Müller M, Brück P, Hahn L, Lange O, Schiefke I, Bischoff SC, Masin M 

2014 A retrospective multicenter analysis of current practice – Indications for further studies? Clin Nutr Available online 13 March 2014. In Press, Corrected Proof Drissi M, Cwieluch O, Lechner P, Radziwill R, Vehling-Kaiser U, Hengst K, Masin M 

2014 Gewichtsreduktion bei rauchentwöhnten und rauchenden Übergewichtigen: Prüfplan einer kontrollierten Multi-Interventionsstudie, 51. Wissenschaftlicher DGE-Kongress Cwieluch O, Drissi M, Hengst K, Masin M 

2013 Prevalence of unknown atrial fibrillation in patients with risk factors. Europace. 2013 May; 15(5):657-62. Samol A, Gellner R, Otte B, Pavenstädt HJ, Ringelstein EB, Reinecke H, Waltenberger J, Kirchhof P, Masin M 

2013 PP082-MON Parenteral Nutrition Treatment and BMI Trend in German Oncology Centers. Clin Nutr, Volume 32, Supplement 1, September 2013, Pages S153. Abstracts of the 35th ESPEN Congress. Drissi M, Cwieluch O, Hengst K, Masin M 

2012 PP118-MON Screening the Nutritional Status in German Oncology Patients According to the Guidelines: What is the Practice? Clin Nutr. Supplements Volume 7, Issue 1, September 2012, Pages 184–185. Abstracts of the 34th ESPEN Congress Cwieluch O, Drissi M, Hengst K, Masin M 

2012 PP139-SUN A German Retrospective Multicenter Study of Parenteral Nutrition Practice in Cancer Patients. Clin Nutr. Supplements Volume 7, Issue 1, September 2012, Pages 81. Abstracts of the 34th ESPEN Congress Drissi M, Cwieluch O, Hengst K, Masin M 

2011 PP135-MON Complictations in Home parenteral nutrition patients; A retrospective Comparison of Implanted Port Device and External Tunelled CVC (GROSHONG). Clin Nutr. Supplements Volume 6, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 165. Abstracts of the 33rd ESPEN Congress Stübbe M, Drissi M, Busskamp M, Hengst K, Masin M 

2011 Resting Energy Expenditure and Metabolic Parameters in Small for Gestational Age Moderately Preterm Infants. Horm Res Paediatr. 2011;76(3):202-7. Bauer J, Brodner K, Masin M 

2010 Should Home Parenteral Nutrition be based on All-in-One Formulations or on Multibottle Systems? Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin; 35(6):314-315 Arends J, Hug MJ, Masin MShould Home Parenteral Nutrition be based on All-in-One Formulations or on Multibottle Systems? Aktuelle Ernährungsmedizin; 35(6):314-315 Arends J, Hug MJ, Masin M

Dr. Giuseppe Sciurba

Department of physics

Dr. Markus Gotwald

Educational Background
1982 – 1992: Studied Medicine at the Medical University of Innsbruck
19th December 1992: Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine degree (Dr. med. univ.)
2008 – 2009: Postgraduate studies in Health Management at Danube University Krems (Anticipated completion with MSc and MBA)
Professional Experience2022 – Present: Senior Researcher at the Medical Institute for Nutrition Science & Technology (MINST), Riga
2016 – Present: Specialist in Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, Health Insurance Practice, Wörgl
2013 – Present: Lead Physician, Private Clinics Hochrum and Kursana, Wörgl
2012 – 2013: Chief Physician at the Health Centre Bärenhof, Bad Gastein
2010 – 2011: Medical Director at Dolomiti Sportclinic, St. Ulrich/Gröden, Italy
2007 – 2010: Surgical Director at Sportclinic Zillertal, Mayrhofen
2005 – 2007: Senior Physician at Spital Grabs, Switzerland
2000 – 2005: Senior Physician at LKH Bludenz
Additional Qualifications2001: Sports Medicine Diploma, Austrian Medical Chamber
2004: Quality Manager in Healthcare, ÖVQ
2024: Continuing Education in Occupational Medicine, Austrian Medical Chamber (Completion expected in 2024)
Surgical CompetenciesExtensive experience in extremity trauma surgery, endoscopic joint operations, fracture and soft tissue management. My 20+ years of clinical practice have been marked by a specialization in endoscopic joint surgeries, with a deep understanding of arthroscopic procedures and minimally invasive techniques.
Comprehensive expertise in fracture and soft tissue care has allowed me to continually enhance my knowledge and skills in managing complex injury patterns. This includes the treatment of sports injuries, work accidents, and general trauma-related damage.
In my surgical career, I have also gained considerable expertise in joint arthroplasty. Prosthetic care of the hip, knee, and shoulder, tailored to the individual needs of patients, is a regular part of my responsibilities, as is sophisticated spinal surgery. The latter encompasses both degenerative and traumatic indications and incorporates the most advanced techniques and technologies.

Dr. Martin Holtmeier

Sport & Nutrition – Senior Researcher at the Medical Institute for Nutrition Science and Technology (MINST) since 2023, specializes in individualized therapy approaches for weight optimization and the integration of sports medicine procedures. His work focuses on the analysis and implementation of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), body mass index (BMI), and vital substance assessments. This data forms the basis for the development of tailored weight optimization models, both in the context of obesity management and in the monitoring of nutritional disorders and malnutrition. Dr. Holtmeier places special emphasis on the management of malabsorption syndromes and short bowel syndrome, developing advanced therapeutic approaches for patients with complex nutritional needs.

Dr. Altug Tuna

Otorhinolaryngology (Tuna) Expansion of already established standards in the spectrum of ENT medicine, as well as special individualised plastic surgery using the latest procedures. The use of state-of-the-art technologies (DVT - digital volume tomography) enables new approaches in diagnostics and therapy and forms the basis of well-founded publications.