Prof. Dr. Thomas Fischer serves as the Deputy Director of Radiology and Head of the Interdisciplinary Ultrasound Center at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, where he also founded the ultrasound research laboratory. He possesses a deep clinical and scientific interest in all aspects of medical ultrasound. His primary research focuses on breast imaging, ultrasound contrast agents, US/CT/MRI image fusion, rheumatic diseases, and the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Prof. Fischer has made pioneering contributions to the development and enhancement of novel ultrasound techniques, ranging from elastography to ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies. On March 1, 2025, he assumed the role of Chair of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) Subcommittee on Ultrasound Quality and Standards, focusing heavily on integrating artificial intelligence into clinical workflows. He was also re-elected as Chair of the Radiology Section of the German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM) on October 30, 2025.

In 2023, Prof. Fischer was reappointed to his position as W2 Professor of Diagnostic Radiology. His extensive academic career is backed by over 130 publications and more than 300 lectures and poster presentations. His scientific excellence has been recognized with prestigious honors, including awards from the European Congress of Radiology and the German Society of Radiology.

Executive Roles & Appointments
• Charité Berlin: Founder of the Ultrasound Research Laboratory.
• ESR: Chair of the Subcommittee on Ultrasound Quality and Standards (Since March 2025).
• DEGUM: Chair of the Radiology Section (Re-elected October 2025).

Research Focus & AI Innovation
• Clinical Fields: Breast imaging, rheumatic diseases, and prostate cancer care.
• Advanced Imaging: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, elastography, and image fusion.
• AI Integration: Automated organ measurements from video loops and image quality optimization.
• Interventions: Complex guided control in fusion mode (MR/US and CT/US).

Academic Achievements
• Professorship: Reappointed as W2 Professor for Diagnostic Radiology (2023).
• Publications: 130+ peer-reviewed scientific papers.
• Presentations: 300+ international talks and poster sessions.

Selected Awards
• 2016: Eugenie and Felix Wachsmann Educational Award (German Society of Radiology).
• 2011: Herbert M. Stauffer Award for Best Basic Science Paper.
• 2010: Scientific Presentation Award (European Congress of Radiology, Vienna).