Michael J. Deml

Michael J. Deml is a sociologist and public health researcher affiliated with the University of Geneva and the Faculty of Social Sciences. His work focuses on vaccine hesitancy, pandemic risk communication, and the social dimensions of healthcare systems. He has led and co-led studies funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, including Improved Risk Communication during Pandemics and Continuity in Primary Care for At-Risk Populations during the COVID-19 Epidemic.

• Education
  • PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Basel
  • Master of Arts in Sociology, University of Geneva
• Research Themes
  • Medical sociology and anthropology
  • Vaccination decision-making and communication
  • Continuity of care during pandemics
  • Health literacy and social resource activation
  • Integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) into public health
• Article Trends
  • Focus on mixed-methods and qualitative studies
  • Key areas: vaccine hesitancy, pandemic preparedness, patient-provider dynamics
  • Geographic scope: Switzerland, sub-Saharan Africa, France, and comparative international studies
• Scientific Awards
  • Swiss National Science Foundation Early Postdoc.Mobility Fellowship
  • National Research Programme 74 (NRP74) funding
• Professional Engagement
  • Co-taught Master’s workshop on pandemic sociology
  • Active in media and conference presentations on vaccination and pandemic impacts