Dr. Effy Vayena

Professor

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Biography

Effy Vayena is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in the ethical implications of health technologies and the governance of health data. She focuses on the intersection of ethics, policy, and health, particularly how emerging technologies impact public health. Her work critically examines the balance between innovation and regulation in healthcare. Vayena has a strong emphasis on ethical considerations in research and development processes involving health technologies. She has contributed significantly to debates surrounding data privacy, patient autonomy, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in medicine. Through her research, she aims to ensure that advancements in health technologies are aligned with ethical standards and public interest, advocating for transparent, accountable, and responsible practices in health data management and technology deployment. Vayena is also involved in teaching and mentoring students in these areas, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to health technology ethics.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research and teaching in the field of health technology ethics.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.