The MCID is a multidisciplinary strategic center at the University of Bern dedicated to the study and mitigation of healthcare, societal, ethical, and economic risks from infectious diseases. The MCID brings together high impact academic researchers with the aim of determining the origins of infectious disease risks, preparing for and managing these risks.
The launch of the MCID has been made possible through a generous donation by the Vinetum Foundation.
Download the MCID brochure in English, German or French for an overview of the MCID and its activities and sign up to receive the MCID newsletter to read quarterly news from the center.
New position
The MCID is seeking to employ a Scientific Officer to play a key role in coordination of three Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoREs). Find out more about CoREs here and view the job advertisement.
Continuing education
Registration has now opened for CAS One Health, a continuing education offer developed by the Veterinary Public Health Institute with support from the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases. This Certificate in Advanced Studies will provide the theoretical and practical foundations of the One Health approach, with a strong focus on interdisciplinarity.
December 3, 2024
18:00 − 20:00
University of Bern
Podium discussion organised by Reatch and PD. Dr. Caroline Schlaufer (MCID Ethics and Policy Lab).
The MCID Project Funding Call 2024 was launched on September 16th 2024. Applications are invited for multi-applicant submissions on topics linked to infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness. See here for more details.
MCID: fostering of talent
Eight PhD students supported by MCID-funded projects presented their research at the 2024 Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Symposium
MCID: BEready Cohort
Hallerstrasse 6 3012 Bern
info.mcid@unibe.ch
