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Prof. Dr. med. Thiha Aung, MHBA

A life story in medicine.

Specialist, lymphatic surgeon and researcher. Trained at institutions including Harvard Medical School (Surgical Leadership Program), Mayo Clinic and in Tokyo.

  • Plastische & Ästhetische Chirurgie
  • Rekonstruktive Tumorchirurgie
  • Mikro- & Supermikrochirurgie
  • Lymphchirurgie
Prof. Dr. med. Thiha Aung am Schreibtisch
54Publikationen
3,7 Mio. €EU-Projekt ERMES
7internationale Stationen
50+humanitäre Einsätze
Prof. Aung mit Studierenden an der TH Deggendorf

Today

Physician, professor and researcher.

Surgeon at three hospitals

Plastic, aesthetic and lymphatic surgery in Freyung, Plattling and Weiden

Professor at TH Deggendorf

Head of the Physician Assistant degree program and research professorship

Research group at the University of Regensburg

Translational sarcoma research and (lymph)angiogenesis

Prof. Aung bei einer Schulung am Mikroskop
My involvement in humanitarian initiatives and medical aid projects stems from my conviction to improve the health and well-being of others.
Prof. Dr. med. Thiha Aung

Career

Medical career and experience

CV

  1. StudiesHuman medicine
    University of Göttingen
  2. DoctorateDr. med.
    University of Göttingen
  3. HabilitationDr. med. habil.
    University of Regensburg
  4. SpecialistPlastic and Aesthetic Surgery
  5. SpecializationPlastic reconstructive tumor surgeon
  6. MHBAMaster of Health Business AdministrationFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
  7. TodayProfessor at TH Deggendorf
    and research group at the University of Regensburg

International positions

  • BostonHarvard Medical SchoolBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • JacksonvilleMayo Clinic
    Plastic surgery
  • New YorkMemorial Sloan KetteringOrthopaedic Service
  • TokyoReconstruction & replantation
    Lymphatic surgery
  • TaoyuanChang Gung Memorial Hospital
    Microsurgical reconstruction
  • BarcelonaHospital de Sant Pau
    Lymphatic surgery
  • GhentGhent University Hospital
    Lymphatic surgery

Research

“I am not only a surgeon, but also a dedicated researcher.”

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AI decision systems

Personalized medicine in oncology and nephrology

Translational oncology

Sarcoma research and lymphangiogenesis

Visualization & AI

Angiogenesis, the formation of blood vessels

Rehabilitation

Targeted muscle reinnervation after amputation

Gefördert durch
  • DFG
  • BMBF
  • Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung
  • GIZ
  • BMWi
  • EU Horizon Europe · EIC Pathfinder

Commitment

Sharing knowledge, helping worldwide

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Humanitäre Hilfe
October 12, 2026

Back in Uganda: lymphatic surgery and training at Mulago Hospital

At the end of September 2026, Prof. Dr. Aung traveled to Uganda again. At Mulago Hospital in Kampala, he operated on people with lymphedema and trained medical staff. Makerere University talked with him about his mission.

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Besuch & Kooperation
January 10, 2024

Visit to Bangkok: exchange programs with Thai universities

In January 2024, the Deggendorf Institute of Technology reported on Prof. Dr. Aung’s trip to Bangkok. There he talked with Thonburi University and Mahidol University about exchange programs.

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Interview & Medien
September 15, 2023

Interview: Prof. Dr. Aung on his mission in Uganda

In September 2023, Prof. Dr. Aung spoke on Niederbayern TV Deggendorf about his two-week humanitarian mission in Uganda.

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