Bernhard Breil

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Breil is a Professor of Health Informatics and Dean of the Department of Health Care at Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in the socio-technical aspects of digital health, focusing on eHealth applications, interoperability standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), and the acceptance of healthcare technologies. His research also addresses usability factors, mental workload in clinical IT systems, and the integration of medical informatics with psychology.

Education:

• Doctor rerum medicinalium (Dr. rer. med.), University of Münster (2011)
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology (2020), Fernuniversität in Hagen
• Master of Science in Medical Informatics (2008), FH Dortmund

Research Interests: Breil's work spans healthcare IT systems, technology acceptance models (TAM/UTAUT), and eHealth solutions for chronic disease management. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in digital health standardization and user-centered design.

Professional Roles:

• Dean (since 2020): Overseeing strategic development, accreditation, and new programs like Applied Psychology and Midwifery.
• Consultant: Advises hospitals on IT strategy, digitalization, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Podcast Host: Co-hosts the eHealth Podcast, discussing trends in medical informatics and digital healthcare.

Awards:

• Johann-Peter-Süßmilch Medal (2011)
• Best Graduate (FH Dortmund, 2008)
• Professional Higher Education Certificates (2015, 2017)

Grants & Projects: Leads initiatives like the ZAT - Zentrum Assistive Technologie and collaborates on EU grants (e.g., ERASMUS+ HI-Cure). Research projects include Assistive Technology in Living (VVAT) and Onko-Wiki.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Competence Center eHealth (CC eHealth) and the Medical Informatics Hub (MiHUBx). Actively contributes to interdisciplinary healthcare research networks.