Thomas Rabe
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Thomas N. Rabe is a German professor
for gynaecology
and obstetrics
at the University Hospital Heidelberg
. Further he is author
of several scientific publications and reference books.
metabolism
of the placenta
, new methods of family planning
, hormone therapy
and the developpement of computer-based teaching systems. After his professorship for gynaecology and obstetrics in 1991, he became attending physician
at the university hospital and at the department for gynaecology, endocrinology
and fertility
issues.
Between 1995 and 1999 he was responsible for the scientific activities of the Collaborating Centres WHO
(Genf) at the university's hospital for women. Furthermore Rabe belongs to the editorial staff of several national and international trade journal
s.
Thomas Rabe is the grandson of John Rabe
and advocates coming to terms with the past history between China
and Japan
. With the support of his family Thomas Rabe founded the "John Rabe Communication Centre", which is dedicated to continue his grandfather John Rabe's vision of peace.
Amongst his international contacts to clinics and hospitals, Thomas Rabe is also member of the International Council at the Austrian Service Abroad
.
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
for gynaecology
Gynaecology
Gynaecology or gynecology is the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive system . Literally, outside medicine, it means "the science of women"...
and obstetrics
Obstetrics
Obstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
at the University Hospital Heidelberg
University Hospital Heidelberg
The university hospital of Heidelberg is one of the largest and most renowned medical centers in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is closely linked to Heidelberg University Medical School which was founded in 1388 and is thus the oldest within the Federal Republic of Germany.The university...
. Further he is author
Author
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of several scientific publications and reference books.
Biography
Thomas Rabe earned his medical degree in Heidelberg. Since 1983 he is a specialized doctor for gynaecology and obstetrics. His research was focused on the steroidSteroid
A steroid is a type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other. Examples of steroids include the dietary fat cholesterol, the sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, and the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone.The core...
metabolism
Metabolism
Metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that happen in the cells of living organisms to sustain life. These processes allow organisms to grow and reproduce, maintain their structures, and respond to their environments. Metabolism is usually divided into two categories...
of the placenta
Placenta
The placenta is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply. "True" placentas are a defining characteristic of eutherian or "placental" mammals, but are also found in some snakes and...
, new methods of family planning
Family planning
Family planning is the planning of when to have children, and the use of birth control and other techniques to implement such plans. Other techniques commonly used include sexuality education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, pre-conception counseling and...
, hormone therapy
Hormone therapy
Hormone therapy, or hormonal therapy is the use of hormones in medical treatment. Treatment with hormone antagonists may also referred to as hormonal therapy...
and the developpement of computer-based teaching systems. After his professorship for gynaecology and obstetrics in 1991, he became attending physician
Attending physician
In the United States, an attending physician is a physician who has completed residency and practices medicine in a clinic or hospital, in the specialty learned during residency. An attending physician can supervise fellows, residents, and medical students...
at the university hospital and at the department for gynaecology, endocrinology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions called hormones, the integration of developmental events such as proliferation, growth, and differentiation and the coordination of...
and fertility
Fertility
Fertility is the natural capability of producing offsprings. As a measure, "fertility rate" is the number of children born per couple, person or population. Fertility differs from fecundity, which is defined as the potential for reproduction...
issues.
Between 1995 and 1999 he was responsible for the scientific activities of the Collaborating Centres WHO
Who
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(Genf) at the university's hospital for women. Furthermore Rabe belongs to the editorial staff of several national and international trade journal
Trade journal
A trade magazine, also called a professional magazine, is a magazine published with the intention of target marketing to a specific industry or type of trade. The collective term for this area of publishing is the trade press....
s.
Thomas Rabe is the grandson of John Rabe
John Rabe
John Rabe was a German businessman who is best known for his efforts to stop the atrocities of the Japanese army during the Nanking Occupation and his work to protect and help the Chinese civilians during the event...
and advocates coming to terms with the past history between China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. With the support of his family Thomas Rabe founded the "John Rabe Communication Centre", which is dedicated to continue his grandfather John Rabe's vision of peace.
Amongst his international contacts to clinics and hospitals, Thomas Rabe is also member of the International Council at the Austrian Service Abroad
Austrian Service Abroad
Austrian Service Abroad is a non-profit initiative and was founded in 1998 by Andreas Maislinger and Andreas Hörtnagl. Since 2001 Michael Prochazka is part of the managing committee.-General Information:...
.
Awards
- 1996: honorary degreeHonorary degreeAn honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
of the Semmelweis UniversitySemmelweis UniversityFounded in 1769, Semmelweis University is the oldest medical school in Hungary. The faculty became an independent medical school after the Second World War and developed into a university teaching medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, health sciences, health management as well as physical education and...
, BudapestBudapestBudapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
, HungaryHungaryHungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
; - 1997: honorary degree of the Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, RomaniaRomaniaRomania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
; - 1999: honorary degree, University Women's’ Hospital, Cluj-NapocaCluj-NapocaCluj-Napoca , commonly known as Cluj, is the fourth most populous city in Romania and the seat of Cluj County in the northwestern part of the country. Geographically, it is roughly equidistant from Bucharest , Budapest and Belgrade...
, RomaniaRomaniaRomania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
; - 2002: honorary titleHonorary title (academic)Honorary titles in academia may be conferred on persons in recognition of contributions by a non-employee or by an employee beyond regular duties...
at the Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyCarol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy is a state-run health sciences University in Bucharest, Romania. It is the largest institution of its kind in Romania with over 2.865 employees, 1.654 teachers and over 4.800 students...
in BucharestBucharestBucharest is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial, and financial centre of Romania. It is the largest city in Romania, located in the southeast of the country, at , and lies on the banks of the Dâmbovița River....
, Romania.
Publications (selection)
- Rabe T, Strowitzki T, Diedrich K (eds.) (2000). Manual on Assisted Reproduction. 2nd updated Edition. Springer Verlag Berlin, Heidelberg, New York.
- Rabe T, Runnebaum, Benno (1999) Fertility control - update and trends. Springer, Heidelberg. ISBN 3-540-64763-5 ISBN 978-3-540-64763-8
- Rabe T, Runnebaum B (eds) (1998). Fertility Control Springer, Heidelberg.
- Rabe T, Diedrich K, Runnebaum B (Eds) (1997). Assisted Reproduction - a manual. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg ISBN 3-540-61134-7 ISBN 978-3-540-61134-9
- Runnebaum B, Rabe T, Kiesel L (1985). Future aspects in contraception: Part 1: Male contraception. MTP Press Limited, Falcon House, Lancaster, England
- Runnebaum B, Rabe T, Kiesel L (Eds.) (1991). Female contraception and male fertility regulation. Parthenon Publishing Group, Casterton Hall, Carnforth, Lancaster, England ISBN 1-85070-334-5 ISBN 978-1-85070-334-1