Birgit Habenstein

Birgit Habenstein currently serves as the Executive Director of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biomedizinische Technik (DGBMT) at the VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V. She has held this position since 2020, leading initiatives focused on technological sovereignty in biomedical engineering and advocating for advancements in medical technologies that prioritize human needs and ethical considerations.12

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Before her current role, Habenstein was a Research Scientist at the Institute of Chemistry and Biology of Membranes and Nano-objects (CNRS) in France, where she worked as a Principal Investigator. Her research contributions have been significant in the field of biomedicine, particularly during her tenure from 2015 to 2020.345
• Expertise: Her expertise encompasses various aspects of biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on integrating technology with healthcare to address unmet clinical needs. She has been involved in discussions regarding the regulatory and ethical frameworks necessary for advancing medical technology.16

Contributions

Habenstein has been active in publishing position papers that outline strategic priorities for the biomedical engineering sector, focusing on issues such as digitalization in healthcare and the importance of maintaining technological independence.16 Her leadership role at DGBMT enables her to influence policy and foster collaboration among stakeholders in the biomedical field.

Contact Information

For professional networking, her LinkedIn profile can be found under the username birgit-habenstein-49086271.2