Frank Steffen is head of the section of neurology/neurosurgery at the Vetsuisse faculty of the University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Frank graduated at the University of Bern in 1991, followed by a residency in neurology at the Institute for Animal Neurology, University of Bern. After receiving the diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurology in 1995, he worked as consultant for neurology/neurosurgery in referral centers in Switzerland until he returned to academia. As a faculty member of the Vetsuisse faculty, Frank is responsible for teaching students and training of ECVN residents.

Frank’s research interests include diseases of the spine and spinal cord, neurosurgical proceduresand regenerative strategies for degenerative disc disease with a focus on degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.

His publication list entails > 90 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.