PD Dr. med. Christine Thurnheer
Medical Lead - Work Package 2 and 3
Biography
PD Dr. med. Christine Thurnheer is an Infectious Disease specialist and senior consultant at Bern University Hospital, where she incorporates a multidisciplinary approach to the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of sepsis into her daily practice. Being part of the Swiss Sepsis Program allows her to work on a healthcare issue that is particularly close to her heart, driving her commitment to improving outcomes for sepsis patients.
Dr. Thurnheer leads Work Package 2 (WP 2), which focuses on raising sepsis awareness through public campaigns and building sepsis champions and ambassadors. In this role, she will work closely with a communication specialist to enhance both public and professional recognition of sepsis across Switzerland.
Additionally, she co-leads Work Package 3 (WP 3), which is dedicated to the education of healthcare workers. By developing and implementing targeted training programs, she aims to ensure early detection and better management of sepsis, further contributing to improved patient outcomes.