Simon Birrer, MSc

Research Associate

Simon Birrer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health sciences from the University of Lucerne. Since 2026, he has been working as a research assistant at the Department of Neurosurgery at…

Simon Birrer earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health sciences from the University of Lucerne. Since 2026, he has been working as a research assistant at the Department of Neurosurgery at Inselspital, Bern University Hospital. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating, organizing, and overseeing clinical trials, as well as for GCP-compliant documentation and data management.


Languages: German, English, French

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Specialities

  • Study Coordination and Supervision
  • Neuro-Oncology Research Projects

Projects

  • ReSurge Study
  • Space Shield Study

Professional experience

Since 2026

Research Associate, Clinical Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital

2025–2026

Study Coordinator, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil

2025

Project Assistant, Data Analysis, Department of Health, Canton of Zurich

2023–2025

Research Assistant, Swiss Paraplegic Research, Nottwil

2023

Internship, Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna, Lucerne

Education

2024–2026

Master’s Degree in Health Sciences, University of Lucerne

2021–2024

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, University of Lucerne

2023

Semester Abroad, University of Calgary, Canada