Markus Degen

Prof. Markus Degen is a Lecturer in medical computer sciences and Dean of the BSc programs in Medical Informatics and Medical Technology at the School of Life Sciences, FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. He leads the Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics and oversees courses such as Introduction to Computer Science, Medical Information Systems, and student projects in medical technology.

His research focuses on Clinical Information Systems, emphasizing the design and integration of clinical data processing systems. Recent work includes the RWD-Cockpit application for real-world data quality assessment and studies on aphasia diagnosis using speech analysis techniques. He collaborates with researchers in healthcare technology, radiology, and biomedical engineering.

Key contributions include a strategic planning tool for hospitals and feasibility studies in orthopedic imaging. His interdisciplinary projects bridge clinical needs with technological solutions, addressing energy efficiency in radiology and mobile emergency decision support systems.

Prof. Degen’s publications span medical informatics, neurology, and healthcare management. He actively supervises student research projects and maintains affiliations with institutions like the Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics in Muttenz.