Philipp Gerber

Prof. Dr. med. Philipp Gerber is Chief Physician at the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition at University Hospital Zurich (USZ) and Clinical Director of Endocrinology at the Obesity Center Zurich. He holds specialist certifications in Endocrinology/Diabetology and General Internal Medicine from the Swiss Medical Association (FMH).

Career trajectory:

• Chief Physician at USZ (since 2020)
• Clinical Director, Obesity Center Zurich (since 2018)
• Senior Physician at USZ (2013-2020)
• Postdoctoral fellowships: Imperial College London (2012), ETH Zurich (2006-2008)
• Assistant Doctor roles at USZ and Limmattal Hospital (2003-2011)

Research expertise focuses on metabolic health:

• Development of evidence-based diets (PI of LIMITFOOD study)
• Impact of sugar subtypes on human metabolism
• Cholesterol particle dynamics and cardiovascular risk
• Swiss national guideline development for obesity management

Professional leadership includes board positions in:

• Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology (SGED)
• Swiss Working Group for Metabolism and Obesity (ASEMO)
• European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO)

He regularly presents at international conferences and contributes to academic discourse through podcasts on obesity therapeutics.