Roland von Känel is a full professor and Director of the Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich (USZ), specializing in stress biology and stress-related diseases, psychocardiology, and body symptom disorders. Since 2018, he has led the department, bringing extensive experience from previous roles, including Associate Professor at North-West University in South Africa and Titular Professor at the University of Bern. His research focuses on psychoneuroendocrinology, psychosocial factors affecting health, and chronic stress, contributing significantly to the fields of psychiatry and psychosomatics. He has held leadership and clinical roles at various institutions, demonstrating a commitment to understanding the complexities of psychiatric comorbidity and functional somatic symptoms. His work has been recognized with awards, including the Herbert Weiner Early Career Award from the American Psychosomatic Society. He is also actively involved in various professional associations, further establishing his reputation in the mental health field.
University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland
Leading the Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine with a focus on various psychiatric and psychosomatic health issues.
North-West University • Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa
Teaching and researching in the field of health sciences.
Burnout Protector GmbH • Küsnacht
Involved in overseeing scientific research and development in relation to burnout.
University of Bern • Bern
Chair of Psychosomatic and Psychosocial Medicine, contributing to the academic and medical community.