Hans-Georg Eichler has been professor of clinical pharmacology at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria since 1992. In 2003, he assumed the position of vice-rector for Research and International Relations at the university.

He received his clinical training at the Vienna University Hospital, the Poison Control Center in Austria, and the Clinique du Creusot, in Le Creusot, France. He gained experience in research most recently as a visiting professor at Outcomes Research, World Headquarters, Merck & Co., Inc., at Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. Prior to that, his research took him to several renowned institutions in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and South Africa. He is a member of several medical advisory boards at the Austrian Ministry of Health. Since 2000, he has been president of the Vienna School of Clinical Research.

Eichler holds a master of science in toxicology from the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK and an M.D. from the Vienna University Medical School, Austria.

• The New Medical University of Vienna (April 14, 2005)