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Extensive technical
management of a high security institute conducting
research and diagnostic services for highly contagious
animal diseases, and supervision of the construction
of a new biocontainment facility with an international
reputation. |
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Service as
the Chief Veterinary Officer of Switzerland, including
experience in management and leadership, development
of veterinary policy, handling of politically and
scientifically difficult situations (BSE), and strong
exposure to the media (TV, press etc.). Under his
management, the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office
was reengineered with new priority setting in informatics,
communication and epidemiology. |
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Participation
in diverse international activities, in particular
with the OIE and FAO, as well as with projects in
developing countries. |
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Many years
of teaching animal health, disease control, epidemiology
and immunoprophylaxis to veterinary students in
both Bern and Zürich. |
