Professor Dr. Nicole Bizzotto

Biography

Nicole Bizzotto is a Postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Communication and Media Research, University of Zurich, focusing on Media Psychology and Methods. Her research interests include the effects of mental health content and misinformation, online health communities, online health advice, and patient empowerment. She advocates for open science and engages in patient public involvement in research. Nicole has collaborated with various institutions, including Technische Universität Berlin and Antwerp University, and has obtained her PhD in Communication from Università della Svizzera italiana. She has a strong academic background, having earned her MSc in Cognitive Psychology from the same institution, and a BSc in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Trento. Nicole has received multiple awards for her academic excellence, including grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation and the International Communication Association. Her work has been recognized by the American Psychological Association, where she was selected to present at their conference in 2024.

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