Graduate School for Health Sciences (GHS)

Doctoral Candidates

Doctoral candidates currently carrying out their research projects at the GHS are listed below, sorted by GHS Expert Committee (FK). The fields of expertise of the Expert Committees (FK) are as follows:

Expert Committee I (FK I): Individual Factors, Public Health and Methodologies for Health Sciences Research
Expert Committee II (FK II): Clinical Neurosciences
Expert Committee III (FK III): Clinical Sciences: Clinical Career & Patient-oriented Research (50:50 model)

Which Rules Apply to My PhD Program?

All candidates who were admitted to the GHS on or after May 1, 2023 will do their PhD under the new regulations.

Expert Committee I (FK I)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Andoh John Alphaeus
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Eliane Rohner
Research project: "Comparative effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention policies in Zambia - A mathematical modeling approach"

Annicchiarico Luigi
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fabiën Belle
Research project: "Growth trajectories and risk of overweight/obesity in childhood cancer patients and survivors"

B

Becchetti Chiara
ASST GOM Niguarda
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annalisa Berzigotti
Research project: "Novel strategies to assess and manage metabolic complications in liver transplant recipients"

C

Calvello Alice
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Fabiën Belle
Research project: "Growth trajectories and risk of underweight in childhood cancer patients and survivors"

Cioffi Eva
Zentrum für Rehabilitation und Sportmedizin, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Anke Sybille Scheel-Sailer
Research project: "ICF-based monitoring of functioning in older adults with fragility fractures in the continuum of care"

D

De la Rosa Melanie
Institute for Medical Education (IML)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sissel Guttormsen
Research project: "The students’ needs in the centre of optimizing the higher education context: From participation motivation to the journey mapping approach in higher education"

Dembowska Kinga
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rodondi
Research project: "Subclinical thyroid dysfunction: evaluating cardiovascular risks and treatment efficacy using individual patient data from multiple studies"

Ding Jingyu
Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Thiago Saads Carvalho
Research project: "Pretreatment of saliva-contaminated dentine to improve bond strength of restorations"

E

Ellies Franziska
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Andreas Witt
Research project: "Predictors and Impacts of Expert Appraisals in Family and Civil Court Proceedings Concerning Child Welfare and Child and Adolescent Forensics"

F

Fankhauser Severin
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Christina Schindera
Research project: "Cardiac outcome after childhood cancer"

Fernandez Rodriguez Andrea
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Myrofora Goutaki
Research project: "Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) – Beyond the airways: psychosocial impact and care burden"

Frischknecht Valerie
Berner Reha Zentrum, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Wilhelm
Research project: "Enhancing Co-Creation in Rehabilitation Research: Introducing a Patient Involvement Living Lab to Design and Tailor Digital Health Interventions in Non-Communicable Diseases"

G

Ganbat Mandukhai
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Childhood asthma in Mongolia: improving diagnosis and medical treatment"

Gareta Dickman
African Health Research Institute
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Egger
Research project: "Epidemiological outcomes of HIV care in the modern antiretroviral therapy era: Evidence from novel data science harmonization approaches in high HIV prevalence setting"

Gkatzou Vasiliki
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Myrofora Goutaki
Research project: "Management and prognosis of Upper respiratory disease in patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)"

Gogollari Artemisa
Institute for Medical Education (IML)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sissel Guttormsen
Research project: "Implementing effective digital learning and teaching in higher education beyond the Covid-19 pandemic"

Gördes Laura
Institute of Sport Science
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudio Nigg
Research project: "An Investigation of Potential Moderators in the Formation of Physical Activity Habits"

Greber Tiara Aamir
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Grit Sommer
Research project: "Exploring trends of health-related quality of life after childhood cancer and its drivers/determinants"

Guerra Buezo Beatriz
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Asthma diagnosis and treatment in school-age children in Switzerland"

Gurschler Franziska
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Wilhelm
Research project: "Co-Creating and Evaluating Digital Cardiac Rehabilitation Across Multiple Countries: Evidence Synthesis and Graphic-Medicine-Informed Intervention Content"

H

Habegger Tamara
Institute for Infectious Diseases
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Andreas Kronenberg
Research project: "What drives Antibiotic Consumption in Swiss Healthcare? A comprehensive Study across Outpatient Settings, University Hospitals and Long-Term Care Facilities"

Herwegh Nico
Zentrum für Rehabilitation und Sportmedizin, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Prisca Eser
Research project: "Early Detection and Management of Muscle Health Changes in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation"

Hysaj Ola
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Nicolas Rodondi
Research project: "Understanding the association between subclinical hypothyroidism and cardiovascular disease"

I

Ipekçi Aziz Mert
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med., MSc FFPH Nicola Low
Research project: "Divided pandemic society: how the polarization of opinions affects health outcomes in the context of pandemics and pandemic preparedness"

J

Jutidamrongphan Warissara
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Robert Seifert
Research project: "Molecular imaging with small molecule probes, positron emission tomography, and advanced imaging analysis to improve the management of cancer patients"

K

Keller Lea Milena
Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Evangelia Liakoni
Research project: "Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of synthetic and tobacco-derived nicotine"

Khaled Ben Taieb
CAMPUS SLB
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Christoph Albers
Research project: "Electronically administered PROMs in spinal treatments: understanding patient preferences and requirements, and supporting them in an innovative and age-appropriate manner"

Kotoula Christina
Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Evangelia Liakoni
Research project: "Paracetamol in addition to WHO Step III opioids in chronic cancer pain control - a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority study"

Krasnova Tayisiya
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Asthma diagnostic guidelines for children in Switzerland and Ukraine"

Kubat Heike Maria
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Christoph Josef Schankin
Research project: "A headache management training program for physiotherapists: improving diagnostic accuracy and physiotherapy assessment and treatment"

L

Lamloum Demetrio
University of Pavia
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas Wolf
Research project: "Cost-effectiveness analysis of preventive oral health measures in children"

Lange Anna Adelheid
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sofia Zambrano Ramos
Research project: "The place of physicians’ emotions in medical education: a mixed methods approach"

Leuenberger Lorenz
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Height, weight and body mass index in Swiss children"

M

Mainetti Marta
Institute for Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Orestis Efthimiou
Research project: "Methods for predicting and validating personalized treatment effects using individual participant data from multiple randomized clinical trials"

Matti Corinne
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Angèle Gayet-Ageron
Research project: "From Awareness to Action: How to better integrate sex and gender in research"

Mattmann Yvonne
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sofia Zambrano Ramos
Research project: "Laying the Groundwork for Emotional Wellbeing and Moral Resilience in Swiss Physicians: A Comprehensive Study of Moral Distress, Resilience, and Coping"

Metekoua Temdemnou Carole
National Cancer Registry: a division of the National Health Laboratory Service
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Matthias Egger
Research project: "Trends in the epidemiology of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas in South Africa"

Moens Katrien
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sofia Zambrano Ramos
Research project: "Palliative care professionals’ Reactions, Experiences and Self-awareness of using Emotions iN Clinical En-counters (PRESENCE): an exploratory sequential mixed-methods study"

Moens Laura
FHNW School of Applied Psychology
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas Sauter
Research project: "Innovative tools for assessing and improving Situation Awareness in acute care teams"

Mountford Timothy
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Andreas Haas
Research project: "Utilising Routine Medical Data and Machine Learning to Identify Mental Health Care Users at High Risk of Mortality and Psychiatric Hospitalization in the Western Cape Province of South Africa"

Mwamuka Rukudzo
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. med. Monika Müller
Research project: "Improving depression outcomes by predicting non-response to the FriendshipBench intervention and enhancing it using antidepressants"

N

Ndanga Ardele
Newlands Clinic, Harare, Zimbabwe
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Gilles Wandeler
Research project: "Arterial hypertension and vascular health among adults with and without HIV in urban Zambia and Zimbabwe"

Neher Andrea
Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Thomas Sauter
Research project: "Virtual reality for real performance: Exploiting the potential of virtual reality in performance assessment"

Nimmerrichter Lara Franziska
Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Juliane Eva Kämmer
Research project: "How does teamwork affect the medical diagnostic process and outcomes? An investigation of team-based diagnosis and crucial influencing factors"

O

Oliveira Santos Nicolly
School of Dental Medicine (ZMK)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ralf Schulze
Research project: "Gray-value autocalibration of CBCT volumes"

Ott Susanne Monika
Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Glisic
Research project: "Integrating Sex and Gender Perspectives to Strengthen Mental Health in the Context of Spinal Cord Injury"

P

Philipona Frederik
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Georgia Salanti
Research project: "Synthesizing evidence to predict individualized outcomes under different treatment and dosing schemes"

R

Renggli Aaron
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Ben Spycher
Research project: "Completeness of Case Ascertainment in Swiss Cancer Registration"

Romero Franco
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Routine health care data to facilitate clinical research in paediatric respiratory diseases"

Roos Leonie
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas J. Müller
Research project: "Mental Load and Occupational Health among Health Professionals in Switzerland"

S

Scarpellini Pancrazi Anna
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Substance use patterns, time trends, and interventions in childhood cancer survivors"

Schewski Lilien
Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Guido Beldi
Research project: "Interdisciplinary lnsights into Tense Communication and Team Dynamics in Operating Room Teams: Using Artificial lntelligence to Relate Communication and Movement Patterns to Tense or Challenging Situations"

Schlenker Anja
School of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas Berger
Research project: "The association between mistreatment during childbirth and childbirth-related posttraumatic stress disorder: A mixed methods study"

Schulz Oliver
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Exploring patterns and time trends of physical activity among young childhood cancer survivors in Switzerland"

Schürch Kris
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annika Frahsa
Research project: "Migrant Health and Smoking"

Severin Anna
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Egger
Research project: "Open Access and Standards of Quality Control in Scholarly Publishing"

Smith Alexander
Department of Forensic Psychiatry (FDP)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Liebrenz
Research project: "Exploring perceptions of historical experts on the psychopathology of Cold War leaders"

Ssekalo Ibrahim
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Claudia Kühni
Research project: "Trends in child survival in Uganda and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic"

Streibel Carmen
Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Philipp Latzin
Research project: "Validation of functional lung MRI as tool to evaluate therapy effects in pediatric lung disease"

T

Thomson Madelyn
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Dimensional conceptualisations of personality pathology in adolescents: structure, correlates, and psychopathological significance"

V

Valencia Piedrahita Manuela
Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Glisic
Research project: "Exploring Gendered Pathways for Mental Health in Individuals with Complex and Disabling Conditions"

W

Wegmüller Selina
Institute of Philosophy
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Rouven Porz
Research project: "An ethical analysis of the debate on research with animals in Switzerland"

X

Xie Wen
Department of Cardiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Christoph Gräni
Research project: "Multimodality Artificial Intelligence-based Aortic Disease Diagnosis, Quantification and Prognosis Toward Personalized Medicine"

Xu Yan
Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marija Glisic
Research project: "Cardiovascular aging in individuals with complex and disabling health conditions"

Z

Zens Philipp
Institute of Pathology
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. pharm Eik Vassella
Research project: "Molecular epidemiology of lung cancer brain metastases"

Expert Committee II (FK II)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Agustoni Giovanni
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Kaess
Research project: "lnterventions and Strategies for Preventing and Predicting Youth Suicide"

Angelva Noora
ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Tobias Nef
Research project: "Development and evaluation of an augmented Intelligence system for patient-specific interventions in rehabilitation"

Asgari Jirhandeh Meisam
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Stefan Klöppel
Research project: "Digital Biomarkers Development for Symptoms and Severity of Emotional Disorders in Geriatric Psychiatry Leveraging Passive Sensing and Machine Learning Approaches"

B

Baldizzi Giuseppina
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Predicting mood and cognitive outcome after electro-convulsive therapy in major depressive disorder"

Barbosa Carneiro Fábio José
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Deep dive into white matter hyperintensities-dissecting the effects of small vessel disease and neurodegeneration on the ageing brain"

Brunner Meret Salome
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Marialuisa Cavelti
Research project: "Dissociation in adolescents’ daily life: Intra- und interpersonal precursors and links to auditory verbal hallucinations"

Bovay Lisa Amélie
University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Chantal Michel
Research project: "Biopsychosocial perspectives in patients at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P): derealisation/depersonalisation, self stigma at follow-up and effect of loneliness"

Burch Lea
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marialuisa Cavelti
Research project: "Detecting and Predicting Personality Disorder Pathology: Insights from Passive Sensing and EMA"

C

Colombo Aaron
ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Brain Health Trajectories Based on Long-Term Monitoring – Towards Prevention, Early Detection, and Individualized Interventions in Ageing-Associated Brain Disorders"

Crippa Giuliana
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Severin Pinilla
Research project: "Exploring Intersectoral Dementia Care"

D

Dietrich Linda Katharina
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annekatrin Steinhoff
Research project: "Linking social stressors and adolescent self-harm: The roles of systemic inflammation & HPA-axis functioning"

Dmitrichenko Olga
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Trajectories of Brain Ageing: an integrative multi-dimensional approach"

E

Exl Matthias Thomas
Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Werner Z'Graggen
Research project: "Early diagnosis and aetiology of critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy"

F

Fink Erik
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Improving prediction, risk stratification and psychotherapy response prognosis of risk-taking and self-injurious behaviour using neurobiological markers"

Florineth Gianluca Andri
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Leila Maria Soravia Bachofner
Research project: "Investigating efficacy and microstructural plasticity of LSD treatment in patients with alcohol use disorder"

Frei Adriana Olivia
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Sebastian Walther
Research project: "Feasibility of ASSIP HT and influence of the brief therapy on neuropsychological correlate"

G

Gayer Mihály
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Genetic and modifiable lifetime determinants of brain health"

Gredig Selina
lnstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Grunt
Research project: "Barriers and facilitators for participation in children with cerebral palsy in Switzerland"

Godehardt Sarah Katharina
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Jessica Peter
Research project: "Supporting deep encoding with transcranial direct current stimulation in healthy young and older individuals"

H

Haupt Clemens Alexis
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Project ELIPSE (Early Life Intervention in Pediatrics Supported by E-health)"

Holfelder Alexa
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Stefan Klöppel
Research project: "Remote Memory Clinic"

L

Lewandowski Renate
University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Marialuisa Cavelti
Research project: "Psychotic symptoms in clinical youth: Prognostic significance and moment-to-moment variability across clinical profiles"

Lichtner Lukas
Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Juliane Kämmer
Research project: "How can teamwork during diagnostic decision-making be improved?"

Lory Kim Svenja
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Regula Everts
Research project: "Effects and mechanisms of Sensory Afferent Electrostimulation (SAES) to improve Upper Limb Function in Children with Spastic Unilateral Hemiparesis"

Lysser Yves
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Jessica Peter
Research project: "Reducing hippocampal hyperactivity in Mild Cognitive Impairment"

M

Moulaert Elisabeth
Universitätsklinik für Neurologie, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bogdan Draganski
Research project: "Brain microstructure in major depressive disorder and the influence of lifetime factors"

N

Nogueira da Silva e Sousa Mario Jorge
Parkinson's Disease xMovement Disorders Center, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Paul Krack
Research project: "Speech as a potential biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease – from motion to emotion"

P

Palermo Luana
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Marialuisa Cavelti
Research project: "The longitudinal course of impairment in personality functioning in adolescent patients"

Prenaj Besim
University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annekatrin Steinhoff
Research project: "Associations between Stress and Sex Hormones and Mental Health in Adolescence"

R

Ruch Naira
Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Martin Grosse Holforth
Research project: "Home-based follow-up care of chronic critically ill patients and their families from the intensive care unit (FUPIC)"

S

Salzmann Saskia
Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Regula Everts
Research project: "Metacognitive Intervention in youth with Oncological disease - the Mio study"

Sankar Shaumya
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Roza Umarova
Research project: "Cognitive reserve and post-stroke cognitive impairment"

Sautebin Annie
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Orth
Research project: "Brain structure and brain function close to motor onset in Huntington’s disease gene carriers"

Schmitt Francesca
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Mental health in benign and malignant hematological diseases"

Schöpfer Raphaela
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Jessica Peter
Research project: "Neuromodulation of the Prefrontal Cortex in Depression: Impact on Episodic Memory and Brain Dynamics"

Sedlinská Marie-Anna
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Anja Carolyn Gysin-Maillart
Research project: "Influence of the Brief Therapy ASSIP on Neuropsychological Correlates"

V

Vityk Orysia
Institute of Complimentary and Integrative Medicine
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Ursula Wolf
Research project: "Investigation of effects of colored light on brain, body, soul and mind"

von Känel Sofie Amanda
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Walther
Research project: "Investigating the neural correlates involved during gesture production in patients with depression"

W

Wicki Korian René Julien
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Marc Alain Züst
Research project: "Preventing cognitive decline using portable, non-invasive sleep enhancement"

Wiehl Konrad
University Hospital for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Franziska Schlensog-Schuster
Research project: "The role of relationship and (social) context in psychobiological stress and emotion regulation during sensitive developmental phases"

Wild Salome
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Sleep P: Sleep Neurophysiology as A Window onto Adolescent Mental Health"

Winiger Laura
Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism (UDEM), Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Regula Everts
Research project: "Brain aging in adult patients with Phenylketonuria"

Y

Yilmaz Maya Deniz
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Jessica Peter
Research project: "Supporting intentional forgetting in younger and older adults using high-definition tDCS"

Z

Zengaffinen Francilia Sabrina
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Werner Strik
Research project: "Symptom dimensions in psychopathology: From health to psychosis—Dimension of language and thought disturbance"

Zippert Lea Kassandra
University Psychiatric Services (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Michael Kaess
Research project: "Prediction and prevention of suicidal crisis and suicide attempts in adolescent patients"

Expert Committee III (FK III)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Alvarez Abut Pablo
Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Kathleen Seidel
Research project: "Optimizing transcranial motor evoked potentials in supratentorial surgeries"

Amsler Jennifer
Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Britta Maurer
Research project: "Molecular and cellular characterisation of ANCA-associated vasculitis for precision medicine approaches"

Auer Elias
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. David Seiffge
Research project: "CARE-AF: Cardiac Assessment for Recurrent stroke risk Evaluation in patients with Atrial Fibrillation"

B

Bartkowiak Joanna
Columbia Univeristy Medical Centre, Bern University
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Fabien Praz
Research project: "Integrating Multimodal Imaging and Clinical Assessment for Improved Outcome Prediction in Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Interventions"

Baumann Lukas
Department of Infectious Diseases, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Christine Thurnheer
Research project: "Immune responses and inflammation following vaccination in immuno-suppressed persons"

Bieri Christof
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sven Streit
Research project: "Transforming Primary Care in Switzerland: The Role of Digital Health, Coordinated Care and Health Literacy"

Bini Tommaso
Department of Cardiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Räber
Research project: "Clinical impact and predictors of Complete endothelialisation at 3 years after Left Atrial Appendage Closure device: the COMPLETE-LMC study"

Bovermann Xenia
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Latzin
Research project: "Automated quality control in lung function measurements and its implementation in longitudinal follow-up in patients"

Brechbühl Daniel
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisors: Prof. em. Dr. Maja Steinlin
Research project: "Childhood arterial ischemic Stroke: an approach to pathophysiology and a more evidence based treatment of Forcal Cerebral Arteriopathy of the inflammatory type (FCA)"

Bünte Lisa Marie
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. André Kidszun
Research project: "Effects of flow MAgnitude on cardiorespiratory STability during nasal high flow therapy in pretERm infants (MASTER trial)"

Büchi Annina Elisabeth
Department of Pneumology, Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Sabina Guler
Research project: "Electrical Impedance Tomography for the Assessment of Pulmonary Hypertension in Patients with Chronic Lung Diseases"

Büsser Lucas
University Hospital of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (UPD)
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Severin Pinilla
Research project: "The BRIDGE Research Project: Building Readiness for Interprofessional (Dementia-)Care through Graduate Education"

C

Catucci Damiano
Department of Diagnostics, Interventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr. Adrian Thomas Huber
Research project: "MAGNIPHICO: MAGnetic resonance imaging for Nonlnvasive characterization of Portal Hypertension In patients with ChrOnic liver disease"

D

de Brito Rodrigues Nunes Maria Lucília
Department for BioMedical Research (DBMR)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annalisa Berzigotti
Research project: "Predictors and management of post-banding ulcer bleeding in cirrhosis"

de Preux Mathieu
Swiss Institute of Equine Medicine (ISME)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. vet. Christoph Koch
Research project: "Percutaneous trigeminal rhizotomy facilitated by neuronavigation for the treatment of trigeminal-mediated headshaking in horses"

Durand Alexane
Divison of Clinical Radiology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. vet. Daniela Schweizer
Research project: "MRI skull stripping in dogs and cats"

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Ebling Alessia
Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Radiology
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Elke Van der Vekens
Research project: "Perfusion of the canine stifle and crus"

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Ferro Desideri Lorenzo
Department of Ophthalmology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Martin Zinkernagel
Research project: "Investigational clinical and imaging features associated with the clinical course of central serous chorioretinopathy"

Fregolente Lívia
Sleep-Wake-Epilepsy-Center, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Claudio Bassetti
Research project: "Towards new biomarkers in Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence - a microbiome approach"

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Gasys Antanas
Department of Cardiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Lorenz Räber
Research project: "Exploring the Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Intravascular Ultrasound"

Giannakakis Michail Panagiotis
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Thomas Meinel
Research project: "Personalized Protection, Pioneering Prevention: Novel Approaches for Covert Cerebrovascular Disease"

Goldberg Johannes
Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. med. David Bervini
Research project: "Screening for unruptured intracranial aneurysms in heavy smokers and value of arterial wall enhancement for follow-up imaging with ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI"

Graf Evelyne
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sven Streit
Research project: "Advancing Cardiovascular Disease Management – The Role of Interprofessional Teams in Primary Care"

Gschaidmeier Alisa Madeline
Division of Neuropediatrics, Development and Rehabilitation, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Grunt
Research project: "Effects and mechanisms of Sensory Afferent Electrostimulation (SAES) to improve Upper Limb Function in Children with Hemiparesis"

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Häckel Sonja
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Christoph Albers
Research project: "Outcome of Surgical versus Primary Non-Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Thoracolumbar Spine Burst Fracture in Patients without Neurological Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial"

Hammelbeck Johanne
Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Volkmar Kopp
Research project: "Early Life Intervention in Pediatrics Supported by E-health (ELIPSE) - lowering obesity and second-hand smoke exposure in children"

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Kassar Mohammad
Department of Cardiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD. Dr. med. Nicolas Brugger
Research project: "Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Interdependence Following Percutaneous Repair or Replacement Assessed by Multimodality Imaging in Patients with Severe Atrioventricular Valve(s) Regurgitation(s)"

Koch Alexander
Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Matthias Kopp
Research project: "Early Life Intervention in Pediatrics Supported by E-health (ELIPSE) - lowering obesity and second-hand smoke exposure in children"

Kolev Mirjam
Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Nasser Semmo
Research project: "Primary Biliary Cholangitis in the Context of Systematic Autoimmunity"

Kurmann Christoph Carmelino
Department of Neuroradiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisors: Prof. Dr. Jan Gralla
Research project: "Predicting Brain Eloquence with perfusion imaging using deep-learning: the BENIGN study"

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Lanfranchi Camille
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sven Streit
Research project: "Interprofessional Medication Reviews in Swiss Primary Care Involving Pharmacists: Feasibility, Changes in Drug Treatment and Economic Impact"

Lange Naomi
Division of Hepatology, Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, lnselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Annalisa Berzigotti
Research project: "FIMADIA: Non-Invasive Findings of Flbrotic MAFLD Patients in a DIAbetes Outpatient Clinic"

Lötscher Nicole
Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of General Internal Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Carla Meyer-Massetti
Research project: "Acute and chronic insomnia treatment in community pharmacies – implementation of standardized counselling"

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Mahmutovic Ema
Hospital Pharmacy/Institute for Labaratory Medicine, Kantonsspital Aarau
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Carla Meyer-Massetti
Research project: "Optimizing Personalized Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Pediatric Cancer Patients"

Maradan-Gachet Marie Elise
Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center, Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Paul Krack
Research project: "Creativity and hallucinations in Parkinson's disease - Dysfunctional brain networks and the role of dopamine"

Mulder Fanny
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Panchaud Alice
Research project: "Pharmaceutical interventions based on interprofessional collaboration in medication management"

Münger Robin
Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Maja Steinlin
Research project: "Childhood arterial ischemic Stroke: clinical and radiological investigation of Focal Cerebral Arteriopathy of the inflammatory type (FCA-i)"

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Nitsche Catharina
Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Latzin
Research project: "The natural course of allergic diseases in children"

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Parduzi Qendresa
Department of Neurosurgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Kathleen Seidel
Research project: "Guiding neurosurgical decisions in a complex clinical context using machine learning in global and focal brain injuries"

Parodi Chiara
Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine
Thesis Advisor: Associate Prof. Dr. Olivier Levionnois
Research project: "Refinement of EEG-derived variables to monitor depth of Anaesthesia in veterinary patients"

Patt Nadine
Kliniken Valens, Rehabilitationszentrum Valens
Thesis Advisors: Prof. Dr. Claudio R. Nigg and Dr. Jens Bansi
Research project: "High intensity interval training and energy management education, compared with standard training and progressive muscle relaxation, for improving health-related quality of life in persons with multiple sclerosis: a two-armed randomized controlled superiority trial with six months’ follow-up"

Pavicic Elena
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Petra Stute
Research project: "A contemporary baseline for endocrine and health biomarkers across the menstrual cycle and reproductive life stages – A prospective cohort study in pre-/peri- and postmenopausal women"

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Rauch Janis Patricia
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. David Seiffge
Research project: "Recovery trajectories after intracerebral hemorrhage - importance of small vessel disease, neuroimaging and anticoagulation"

Rohner Roman
University Institute of Diagnostic and lnterventional Neuroradiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Johannes Kaesmacher
Research project: "IRIS (lmproving Reperfusion Strategies for lschemic Stroke) lmaging Project - lmaging-based Evaluation of Treatment Effect Heterogeneity of IVT prior to EVT for lschemic Stroke Patients Directly Presenting to EVT-Capable Centres"

Romer Alessia
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. phil. Alice Panchaud
Research project: "HYPO - HYpertensive Patients dedicated InterprOfessional model"

Rosner Jan
Department of Neurology, Inselspital, and Spinal Cord Injury Center, Balgrist University Hospital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. med. Claudio Bassetti
Research project: "Clinical and Pharmacological Determinants of Central Neuropathic Pain"

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Schanne Daniel
Department of Radiation Oncology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Daniel Matthias Aebersold
Research project: "Genetic Signatures of Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer"

Scharf Tamara
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisors: Prof. Dr. Reto Auer
Research project: "Benzodiazepine and Zolpidem Prescriptions in Pregnant women in Switzerland 2010-2020: a claims data analysis"

Scoglio Martin
Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Daniel Guido Fuster
Research project: "Indapamide and Chlorthalidone to Reduce Urine Supersaturation for Secondary Prevention of Kidney Stones: a Randomized, Double-blind, Crossover Trial (INDAPACHLOR Trial)"

Sökeland Greta
Department of Neurology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Bastian Volbers
Research project: "Unveiling Predictive Biomarkers for Recovery After Intracerebral Hemorrhage"

Starvaggi Carl
Kindernotfallzentrum, Department of Pediatrics, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: PD Dr. Kai Ziebarth
Research project: "Accelerating the Learning Curve of Orthopedic Surgery Postgraduate Trainees for Pediatric Musculoskeletal Radiograph Interpretation"

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Tuleja Aleksandra
Department of Angiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisors: Prof. Dr. Yvonne Döring
Research project: "Classification and management of extracranial congenital vascular malformations"

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von Däniken Sandro
Department of Diagnostic, lnterventional and Pediatric Radiology, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Adrian Thomas Huber
Research project: "ARISE: Analysis of Regional perfusion via MRl-based Segmentation for histopathologic grading and prognostic Evaluation in liver fibrosis and HCC"

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Wyss Jacqueline
Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Visceral Surgery and Medicine, Inselspital
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Reiner Wiest
Research project: "Changes of the small intestinal microbiota and epithelial barrier function in relation to nutrition, obesity and postoperative states"

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Zangger Martina
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Sven Streit
Research project: "Medication Optimization in Primary Health Care: From Evaluation of Optimization Potential to Intervention Design and Spillover Effects"

Zwicker Lena
Institute of Primary Health Care (BIHAM)
Thesis Advisor: Prof. Dr. Auer Reto
Research project: "Conduct and evaluation of multicomponent intervention in primary care: from rigorous pragmatic randomized controlled trials to realist evaluations"