Stefan R. Bornstein: Stress, diabetes, and depression

Professor Stefan Bornstein currently serves as the Chair of Medicine at the University of Dresden, Germany and Transcampus Dean at King's College London, UK. His extensive experience in the United States and Europe has equipped him with unparalleled expertise, particularly in diabetes and endocrinology. Professor Bornstein has authored over 700 publications, garnering more than 100,000 citations with an impressive h-index above 120. His work is frequently featured in journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, and Science. Professor Bornstein's contributions extend beyond academia into influential leadership roles, such as founding the first European Transcampus between King's College and the University of Dresden and initiating the German Australian Institute of Translational Medicine. His achievements have earned him numerous awards, including the Order of Merit of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz 1. Class), the highest state distinction in Germany, the Medal of Honour of the University of Dresden, and membership in both the European and German Academies of Sciences. In 2023 Professor Stefan Bornstein became a member of the Freedom of the City of London, in recogntion of both his individual contributions and the success of the TransCampus project. Honorary citizenship of London has existed since the 13th century and originally enabled recipients, who were also required to join a Livery company, to carry out their trade in London. Whilst this practical element no longer applies, the City of London has maintained the Freedom as a living tradition. These accolades reflect his exceptional contributions to medical science and education. We are privileged to share Professor Bornstein's answers to the Genomic Press Interview with our readers.