Peter Willeit

Peter Willeit serves as Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health and Head of the Department of Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Health Economics at the Medical University of Innsbruck, where he leads critical research in disease prevention and public health strategy optimization.

Academic Background: He completed his advanced training at the University of Cambridge, serving as a lecturer in clinical epidemiology until 2016, and maintains an active scholarly relationship as an Honorary Research Fellow.

Research Expertise: His work spans Atherosclerosis, COVID-19, epidemiology, health economics, public health, and preventive medicine, with a focus on integrating epidemiological data with health economic modeling to evaluate disease prevention strategies. His team develops evidence-based frameworks for optimizing treatment protocols and public health interventions, particularly in cardiovascular disease and pandemic response.

Leadership: As department head, he directs interdisciplinary collaborations addressing population health challenges through advanced statistical methods and health technology assessment, driving innovation in medical informatics and health economics applications.