Dr. Irene Abela

Professor

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Biography

Irene Alma Abela is an attending physician in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at University Hospital Zurich. She co-heads the Swiss HIV Cohort Center Study and specializes in vaccination consultations, particularly for patients at increased risk of complications, such as immunosuppressed individuals. Her research focuses on viral infections, notably HIV, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and SARS-CoV-2, along with experimental virology and the infectiological management of patients undergoing transplantation. Dr. Abela's work encompasses both pre- and post-transplantation phases, including vaccination strategies and travel precautions. She completed her PhD at the Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich, and has held various positions in medical virology and infectious diseases. Dr. Abela is also recognized for her contributions to clinical trial management and holds a specialist title in infectiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2020-01-01 — Present

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Attending physician in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology.

Scientist

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Institute of Medical Virology, University of Zurich • Zurich

Conducted research in medical virology.

Attending Physician

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Baden Cantonal Hospital • Baden

Provided infectious disease care and management.

Resident

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University Hospital Zurich • Zurich

Completed residency in infectious diseases.

Resident Internal Medicine

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Baden Cantonal Hospital • Baden

Gained internal medicine experience.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law