Dr. Simon Rüegg

Dr. Simon Rüegg has a doctorate in Veterinary Science and a PhD in Epidemiology, biostatistics and molecular diagnostics of tick-borne equine piroplasmoses. He worked on field projects in southern Mongolia and as a veterinary practitioner for exotic pets in Switzerland before returning to academia as a researcher. His research interest lies in the application of systems thinking and the theory of complex adaptive systems to veterinary medicine, particularly its impact on the decision-making process, the relationships among scientific, emotional, financial, ethical and social aspects, and the sustainability of medical practices. He has also worked on the cost-effectiveness of surveillance, framing, implementation and evaluation.

Simon edited and wrote a book on evaluating integrated approaches to health and investigating the best ways to implement them.