Posted on January 26, 2024
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R&D Team Leader, University Hospital of Geneva (HUG, Switzerland)
Frédéric Ehrler holds a PhD in Computer Science and specializes in enhancing healthcare system efficiency and user experience with innovative IT solutions. He leads an R&D team at Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève. His work aims to integrate evidence-based methods into IT implementations within hospitals. Ehrler is a seasoned project manager who has coordinated multiple projects in both academic and applied science settings. He is deeply involved in academia at the European level, participating in various European projects and publication activities, which has allowed him to establish a substantial network. His expertise includes user-centered design and the evaluation of patient-centric interventions, leveraging a broad spectrum of technologies from gamification to sensor networks. Ehrler has worked extensively on user interface design tailored to the needs of patients and caregivers, with a focus on projects that promote the autonomy of the elderly. Additionally, he has led the development and deployment of mobile applications in healthcare, such as those supporting nursing care or paediatric drug administration.
