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Kaspar Staub is an Adjunct Professor at the Institute of Evolutionary Medicine, University of Zurich. He leads the Anthropometry and Historical Epidemiology Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies that merge epidemiology, history, and biostatistics to analyze historical health data.
- University of Zurich (Faculty of Medicine)
- Institute of Evolutionary Medicine
His research explores:
- Historical epidemiology of pandemics like the Spanish Flu
- Anthropometric trends in human height and body composition
- Socio-demographic health inequalities over time
- Interdisciplinary data integration from historical archives
Recent publications highlight collaborations with institutions across Europe, focusing on pandemic modelling, neonatal health, and long-term mortality effects. His group has received grants from the SNSF, EU Horizon, and the University of Zurich’s Population Research Center.
- Projects include digitization of historical mortality data and development of visualization tools
- Member of EU COST Action 'The Great Leap' and SSPH+
- Co-organizer of international workshops on pandemic preparedness
Staub's lab operates a 3D ScanLab for advanced anthropometric measurements and contributes to public health policy dialogues, particularly around crisis communication and data-driven decision-making.
