Dr. Heise has more than 25 years of experience in both clinical research and clinical care in diabetes and obesity. He has published well over 150 scientific papers and reviews with a focus on the pharmacology of insulin and anti-diabetic drugs. Dr Heise is a member of the Editorial Board for Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism and he takes a strong interest in evidence-based medicine. Beside his role as Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Heise is Profil Germany's Lead Scientist, dedicating his creative power exclusively to Profil’s scientific excellence and leads all scientific activities of Profil Germany.

    Scientific Associate, Clinic of Metabolic Diseases and Nutrition, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, WHO Collaborating Center for Diabetes. Occupation at the Diabetes ward and the Endocrinology/Rheumatology ward, the out-patient clinics for diabetes, diabetic foot problems, diabetic late complications, and obesity, and at the Intensive Care Unit. In charge of numerous GCP-studies concerning insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, and pharmacokinetic and –dynamic properties of novel insulin preparations, insulin administration forms and antidiabetic drugs