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Mathieu Bernard is an Assistant Professor on conditional pre-tenure at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne (UNIL), appointed on January 1, 2021. He is also the Research Director of the Palliative and Support Care Service at the Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), where he has led research initiatives since 2011.
His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Lausanne (1999) and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Geneva (2013). His professional journey began with clinical and research roles at CHUV, including work on adolescent substance use and oncology clinician training, before transitioning into palliative care research.
Mathieu Bernard's research centers on the psychological well-being of patients and families facing serious illness. Key areas of interest include:
- Quality of life in palliative care
- Meaning and purpose in life during illness
- Gratitude and positive psychological resources
- Desire for life and psychological resilience
- Development of assessment tools for palliative patient needs
He specializes in quantitative methodologies and also integrates qualitative approaches in mixed-methods designs. His work is grounded in both empirical research and clinical practice, allowing for a translational approach to palliative psychology.
Although no specific publications, awards, or students are listed in the provided text, his long-standing leadership role at CHUV and academic appointment at UNIL indicate a significant contribution to the field of palliative and supportive care.
He is involved in the development of clinical tools for patient identification and needs assessment, contributing to the improvement of palliative care delivery. His work bridges clinical practice and research, supporting evidence-based advancements in patient-centered care.
