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Ben Spycher serves as Associate Professor and Head of Research Group at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern, Switzerland. He leads the Environmental & Spatial Epidemiology group while contributing to the Paediatric Cancer Epidemiology and Pediatric Respiratory Epidemiology groups.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Biostatistics/Epidemiology, University of Bern (2006-2010)
- MSc in Agricultural Economics, ETH Zurich (1992-1997)
- BSc in Statistics, Freie Universität Berlin (2002-2005)
Dr. Spycher's research centers on childhood cancer epidemiology (spatial clustering, population mixing, risk factors) and pediatric respiratory disorders (phenotypes, natural history), employing advanced spatial statistics and cohort study methodologies. His work bridges environmental exposure assessment with clinical outcomes through rigorous epidemiological frameworks.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong thematic continuity in spatial cancer epidemiology (UV radiation, transformer proximity), pediatric growth/obesity metrics, and respiratory phenotyping, while expanding into methodological innovations for missing data and non-Gaussian modeling. The SwissPedHealth initiative demonstrates his leadership in national data infrastructure development.
His career progression shows consistent institutional commitment: Research Fellow at ISPM (2012-2025), Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Bristol (2010-2011), and current Associate Professor since 2025. Fieldwork spans Switzerland, UK, and international collaborations including Papua New Guinea.
