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Prof. Idris Guessous is a Full Professor and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), overseeing postgraduate education and professional identity. He also serves as Chief Physician of the HUG Primary Care Medicine Service and Co-Director of the UNIGE & HUG Primary Care Medicine Center. His career began with a medical degree from Lausanne in 2001, followed by specialization in internal medicine and a PhD in epidemiology from Emory University. He joined HUG in 2009, leading the Population Epidemiology Unit and later advancing to his current roles. His research focuses on population health, primary care, and the long-term effects of SARS-CoV-2, including post-COVID syndromes. He co-founded the GIRAPH group, integrating spatial analysis in public health, and leads projects like Pro-HUG and RAFAEL. His work addresses pandemic impacts on healthcare access, mental health, and occupational well-being. He is an executive member of the Swiss Society of General Internal Medicine and chairs the Fondation Santé & Bonheur.
- Education:
- MD, Lausanne University (2001)
- Specialization in General Internal Medicine, Lausanne and Geneva
- PhD in Epidemiology, Emory University (USA)
- Research Interests:
- Primary care and population health strategies
- COVID-19 long-term effects and post-acute sequelae
- Spatial epidemiology (geomedicine)
- Health equity and vulnerable populations
- Leadership & Projects:
- Co-Director, UNIGE & HUG Primary Care Medicine Center
- Principal Investigator, GNC-501 clinical trial evaluating post-COVID treatments
- Founder, GIRAPH research group (geographic health analysis)
- Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts.
- Labs/Teams:
- Primary Care Medicine Research Group
- Geneva COVID-COG Cohort Study
