About
Patrick Aebischer is a Swiss neuroscientist and academic leader, best known for serving as the president of the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) from 2000 to 2016. He holds a Doctor of Medicine and has conducted extensive research in neurodegenerative diseases, artificial organs, and gene therapy.
Career
2017 President Emeritus, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) Lausanne, (CH)
2000 – 2016 President, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) Lausanne, (CH)
Professor in neurosciences, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Director of the Neurodegenerative Research Disease Laboratory at the Brain Mind Institute, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
1992 – 2000 Professor of Surgery and Medical Director of the Surgical Research Division and the Gene Therapy Center of the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV)
1991 – 1992 Chairman of the Section for Artificial Organs, Biomaterials and Cellular Technology, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
1984 – 1992 Research Scientist, Assistant and Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle S.A. | Board | Member | 01/01/2015 |