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.
International Engagement
The MCID were part of UniBE's delegation at the event "Africa-Europe 360° cooperation" hosted by the Mission of Switzerland to the EU and co-organized by the Initiative Afrique, University of Bern and SwissCore. Carmen Faso, MCID Co-Chair presented the Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence Genomics for Health in Africa, Co-Lead by the MCID.
Event
The BEready Cohort team is taking part in BEA 2025 with their activity "Ticks under the magnifying glass". Visit the team from 25 April to 4 May (Hall 7, Stand A004, near the pets)
The SPREAD
The latest issue of the MCID quarterly newsletter, The SPREAD, is now out. Read this, and previous issues, to learn more about MCID research on infectious diseases from a range of disciplines.
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
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