About VitalNeuro Center

Prof. Dr. Dietmar Lutz

Neurologist & Psychiatrist

Chief Physician

Over 35 years of experience in cognitive neurology and many years of university teaching. He is currently Chief Physician of the VitalNeuro Center.

Prof. Andreas U. Monsch

Neuropsychologist & Specialist in Memory and Dementia

Prof. Monsch is an experienced neuropsychologist and specialist in memory and dementia. For over two decades, he led the Memory Clinic at the Felix Platter University Center for Geriatric Medicine in Basel, significantly shaping the development of modern diagnostic and treatment concepts for cognitive disorders, and has supported countless patients and their families. Thanks to his extensive experience, his commitment to research and education, and his understanding manner, he is a valued point of contact for all questions relating to memory and cognitive health.

Nina Koch, M.Sc.

Specialist Psychologist for Neuropsychology FSP & Specialist Psychologist for Psychotherapy FSP

Federally recognized psychotherapist

Nina Koch is a neuropsychologist and psychotherapist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with brain conditions and injuries, as well as psychotherapy for neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. After completing her master’s degree in psychology at the University of Bern (with a focus on cognitive and neuropsychology), she gained clinical experience at Inselspital Bern, REHAB Basel, and specialized practices for neuropsychology and behavioural therapy. From 2018 to 2026, she worked at NeuroPsychiatrie.CH in Wallisellen, most recently as lead neuropsychologist. She holds a teaching position at ZHAW and, at VitalNeuro Center, oversees internal supervision.

Derya Cetinkaya, M.Sc.

Assistant in Neuropsychology & Psychotherapy in Training

Derya Cetinkaya brings over eight years of experience in neuropsychology and is currently pursuing further specialization in the field. She has many years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment and support of patients with memory and cognitive disorders. She has worked at the Memory Clinic of Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Memory Clinic Altstätten, Psychiatrie Baselland, and in research projects at the University of Zurich, among others. In addition to her clinical work, she is a trained systemic coach and psychotherapist. Through her broad professional experience, multilingualism (German, English, French, Turkish) and interdisciplinary approach, she is a competent and empathetic point of contact for patients and their families.

Christina Strahm, M.Sc.

Neuropsychologist (in training)

Education: Psychology, focus on Clinical and Neuropsychology, University of Bern

Noëmi Bumann, M.Sc.

Neuropsychologist i.A.

Noëmi Bumann studied psychology (M.Sc.) at the University of Zurich. She has experience conducting a variety of neuropsychological assessments, including for AD(H)D, autism spectrum conditions, dementia, dyslexia, and intelligence testing. She is also experienced in recording and evaluating quantitative EEGs and has led bio- and neurofeedback training. Before her work in neuropsychology, she worked for several years as a consumer researcher and data analyst in London.