Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID)

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.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Nacht der Forschung

MCID at the “Nacht der Forschung” 2025

The MCID once again joined the University of Bern’s Nacht der Forschung, a vibrant evening of science that welcomed more than 10,000 visitors of all ages.

The SPREAD

Latest issue of The SPREAD now out

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.

Continuing Education

CAS One Health has now launched!

November 21, 2025

08:30 − 17:30

UniS, Schanzeneckstrasse 1

MCID Annual Event 2025

RESEARCH

MCID-funded Research

BEready in the spotlight, new articles from the UniAktuell and SNF "Horizonte" magazines

The BEready project was highlighted in two recent publications this month, in the UniAktuell online magazine from the University of Bern "Local research with a global perspective" and the SNF Horizonte magazine "After the pandemic is before the pandemic".

MCID-funded Research

Does the Media open the Door to Conspiracy Narratives? Their role in "Debunking"

The University of Bern’s online magazine "UniAktuell" spotlights research from the Institute of Communication and Media Studies (IKMB), funded by the MCID. During the Covid-19 pandemic, IKMB researchers ran a real-time study tracking how conspiracy theories emerge, gain traction, and can be effectively countered by the media. In May, journalists and researchers came together in a joint workshop to turn these insights into practical strategies for stronger crisis communication.

MCID-funded Research

MCID research: 8 project teams awarded funding

As a result of the MCID Project Funding Call 2024, and following a large-scale reviewing process for applications received, 8 projects have been awarded funding and will begin latest by January 2026.

MCID: Hot off the Press

Monkeypox virus causes neuronal death in human neural organoids

Contact

University of Bern
Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases

Hallerstrasse 6
3012 Bern

info.mcid@unibe.ch