Barbara Sturm

Leader in aesthetic medicine and entrepreneur Dr. Barbara Sturm is a German aesthetics doctor, celebrated for her pioneering anti-inflammatory philosophy and her non-surgical anti-aging skin treatments. Dr. Sturm began her medical career in orthopedics as part of a team that developed innovative treatments for inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis. She is known for the development of the "Kobe Procedure," a treatment that utilizes a patient's own blood cells to produce proteins that reduce inflammation and stimulate the healing process.

Dr. Sturm transitioned from orthopedics to aesthetics and opened her own medical clinic in Düsseldorf. She is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics, where she leverages over 25 years of experience in anti-inflammatory medicine. Dr. Sturm also imparts insights about starting and growing a business in the social media era with authenticity and authority.

Dr. Sturm continues to influence the field of aesthetic medicine through her innovative approach. In 2002, she developed "MC1," a bespoke plasma-based cream that incorporates the body's own proteins to heal skin and mitigate signs of inflammation. Expanding her contributions to skincare, she launched the Molecular Cosmetics skincare line in 2006, which builds on her anti-inflammatory ingredient science. Dr. Sturm is also a respected speaker, having hosted and participated in events such as CeU, Collision Conference, Harper's Bazaar Arabia Be Beautiful Conference, Harvard Bold Conference, Aesthetics, Science & Prevention Summit, Cosmetic Executive Women, and WWD Beauty Summit, sharing her expertise in both medical and entrepreneurial contexts.