Bernhard Fassl

Bernhard Fassl, M.D., is a Professor in the College of Graduate Studies at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Director of the Center for Global Health Innovation. His work focuses on reducing healthcare inequities through frugal innovation and quality improvement strategies, particularly in maternal-child health in low-resource settings across India, Nepal, Tibet, and Kenya. He leads collaborative projects connecting grassroots healthcare needs with engineers, entrepreneurs, and medical innovators to design affordable solutions.

Dr. Fassl’s research encompasses neonatal thermal management, maternal-neonatal care quality, pediatric malnutrition interventions, and healthcare access barriers in rural regions. Notable projects include evaluating childbirth practices in Nepal, designing low-cost infant warmers, and assessing the effectiveness of programs like Helping Babies Breathe in India. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address systemic healthcare challenges.

Collaborations include partnerships with Nepalese, Indian, and Kenyan institutions to implement sustainable health initiatives. His articles highlight trends in global health innovation, neonatal survival strategies, and culturally tailored interventions. While no formal student advisees are listed, he mentors through institutional programs.

Grants and funding support his global health projects, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. He is affiliated with NEOMED’s Center for Global Health Innovation and contributes to interprofessional education initiatives.