Director's Office
For meeting requests, invitations and correspondence for the Director or the Administrative Director, please contact the Director’s Office.
Executive Team
Swiss TPH is led by an Executive Team chaired by the Director. The team is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the institute, including institutional development, financial oversight and delivering Swiss TPH’s mission. It represents Swiss TPH nationally and internationally and ensures alignment across research, education and applied activities.
Prof. Jürg Utzinger
Director of Swiss TPH
An epidemiologist specialising in neglected tropical diseases and health impact assessment, Jürg Utzinger leads Swiss TPH and is Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Basel.
Prof. Dr Nicole Ritz MD
Head of Department Research
A paediatrician whose research focuses on infectious diseases in children and adolescents, Nicole Ritz heads Swiss TPH’s Research Department and is Titular Professor at the University of Basel.
Prof. Julia Bohlius
Head of Department Education
Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at the University of Basel, Julia Bohlius leads education and training at Swiss TPH and heads the Cancer Disparities research group.
Dr Alexander Schulze
Head of Department Implementation
With over 25 years in global health and international cooperation, Alexander leads health systems strengthening and clinical services at Swiss TPH, including the Centre for Tropical and Travel Medicine and the Diagnostic Centre.
Dr Christoph Rösli
Head of Department Platforms
Drawing on 15 years in academia and the pharmaceutical industry, Christoph leads Swiss TPH’s scientific platforms and core facilities, from biostatistics and laboratories to biobanks and research informatics.
Mathias Kronig
Administrative Director
Responsible for Swiss TPH’s finances and operations, Mathias Kronig oversees controlling, human resources, infrastructure and informatics, drawing on more than 20 years at the institute.
Media requests
For interviews, expert commentary, press material or information about Swiss TPH's research and activities, please contact our Communications team.