Board Chair

Prof. Marcel Tanner

Swiss TPH; University of Basel; Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT)

Europe, Switzerland

Biography Overview

Professor Marcel Tanner is a Swiss epidemiologist and global health expert known for his work in infectious diseases, malaria control, health systems research and implementation science. He served as Director of Swiss TPH, Professor at the University of Basel and President of the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT), and has helped translate scientific innovation into public health impact through international research partnerships, capacity building and science-policy engagement.

Areas of expertise

Global Health
Health Systems
Implementation Science
Public Health

Primary Titles

Director Emeritus, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH); Professor Emeritus of Epidemiology and Medical Parasitology, University of Basel; former President, Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT)