Anja Raab

Prof. Dr. Anja Raab serves as Head of Research at the School of Health Professions, Bern University of Applied Sciences, where she leads pivotal investigations in spinal cord injury rehabilitation and respiratory health. Her institutional affiliation spans Switzerland's premier applied health sciences faculty within a university dedicated to practical, industry-aligned research.

Dr. Raab's research centers on spinal cord injury complications, particularly respiratory management and pneumonia prevention, with significant contributions to digital health interventions for aging populations. Her work bridges clinical practice and technological innovation, evidenced by awards like the Cybathlon 2024 Jury Award for assistive robotics. Analysis of her publication history reveals consistent focus on respiratory muscle training protocols, multicenter cohort studies, and interprofessional healthcare models, demonstrating methodological rigor across epidemiological, clinical, and implementation science domains.

• Jury Award at Cybathlon 2024 (Assistance Robots)
• Prof. Friedrich-Wilhelm Meinecke Gedächtnis-Award 2023
• Ludwig-Guttman Award 2021

Her leadership extends to guideline development (AWMF Reg-Nr:179-011) and pandemic response analysis, reflecting deep engagement with both specialized clinical challenges and systemic healthcare crises. Current projects emphasize translational research, particularly in respiratory complication prevention and digital health tool validation for vulnerable populations.