Dr. Annegret Hannawa

Professor

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Biography

Professor Annegret Friederike Hannawa is a leading expert in Communication Science and serves as the founding Director of the Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety (CAHQS) at the Università della Svizzera italiana. With extensive scientific evidence, her research addresses critical topics in healthcare such as digital health technologies, patient safety, and quality care. Professor Hannawa has held notable positions, including the founding President of Research Affairs at the ISCOME Global Institute for the Advancement of Communication Science in Health. Her contributions as a thought leader in patient safety have led her to advise health ministers globally and speak at prestigious events like the World Patient Safety Summit. She has developed key innovations in safe communication practices, notably the SACCIA guideline and MEDC framework, enhancing patient care and reducing medical errors.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Università della Svizzera italiana • Lugano, Switzerland

Leading the Center for the Advancement of Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety.

Assistant Professor

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Wake Forest University • North Carolina, USA

Tenure-track position focused on Health Communication and Empirical Research Methods.

Awards

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Jozien Bensing Research Award

2016-01-01
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Edited Book Award

2016-01-01

Requirements for Università della Svizzera italiana

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
GMAT
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Economics or related disciplines At least 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma
  • Official transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of motivation
  • English language certificate
  • GMAT/GRE (Mandatory for non-EU/non-EFTA)
  • Copy of passport/ID
Specialization Notes

Department of Finance - Master in Finance (MFIN).