Dr. Jürgen Burger

Professor

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Biography

Jürgen Burger is a full professor of Translational Medicine Entrepreneurship at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Switzerland. He has extensive experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering, having directed the Swiss School of Translational Medicine Entrepreneurship at sitem-insel AG in Bern. He completed his PhD in Physics at the University of Erlangen, Germany. His professional career includes significant roles at CSEM and Roche Diagnostics, and he has also contributed to academia as a professor in Microtechnology at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). His research interests lie in the development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic medical systems, with a particular focus on intelligent implants and surgical instruments that integrate pharmaceutical products. He has been involved in the establishment of the MSc Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Bern in 2006 and has held various positions in collaboration with companies and universities worldwide.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Full Professor of Translational Medicine Entrepreneurship.

Director

— Present

Swiss School of Translational Medicine Entrepreneurship, sitem-insel AG • Bern, Switzerland

Director of the Swiss School of Translational Medicine Entrepreneurship.

Professor

— Present

Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) • Bern, Switzerland

Appointed Professor of Microtechnology.

Head R&D Microsystems

— Present

Johnson & Johnson, Codman Neuro Sciences •

Led R&D for the Center of Smart Implants Instruments.

Courses

Intelligent Implants Surgical Instruments

Requirements for University of Bern

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent Maximum 60 ECTS credits of additional requirements if background is slightly different
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Specialization Notes

Part of the Swiss Joint Master in Computer Science (Bern, Fribourg, Neuchâtel).