Rachel Cassidy

Rachel Cassidy is a researcher at the University of Bern, affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Center for Infectious Diseases (MCID). Her work integrates systems thinking and mathematical modeling to address complex health system challenges in low- and middle-income countries.

Her research interests span maternal and child health, payment for performance (P4P), health economics, and noncommunicable disease (NCD) management. She employs agent-based modeling and system dynamics to evaluate healthcare interventions, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

The 15 most recent articles highlight her focus on health system optimization in resource-limited contexts. These include studies on family planning, financial incentives for maternal health, and integrated HIV/NCD care, with methodologies ranging from causal loop diagrams to multilevel analysis.

• University: University of Bern
• Email: rachel.cassidy@unibe.ch