Karla Johanna Lehmann, Dr. med.

Karla Johanna Lehmann, Dr. med., is a retired specialist in pharmacology and toxicology and an independent researcher based in Dresden, Germany. Her professional career combined 13 years of academic research and teaching at the Medical Academy of Dresden with roles in medical affairs, clinical research, and medical direction within the pharmaceutical industry, followed by independent consultancy on pharmaceutical matters. Her scientific work has covered neuropsychopharmacology, Parkinson’s disease, lithium pharmacokinetics, drug safety, and the evaluation of medicines, including regulatory assessments and periodic safety reports. Since retirement, her interests have extended to examining developments in medicine and society, drawing on her research experience and professional background to investigate questions that continue to engage her curiosity.