SUI
Claudia Witt
digital health
Mind Body Medicine
Nature
One Health
Participatory Approaches
Self-Care and Empowerment
Research Methodology
Professor of Medicine, University of Zurich; Director, Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine; University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
University of Zurich

leadership vision

My leadership vision is to cultivate a responsible and balanced approach that recognizes the interdependence between individuals, teams, and the broader environment during the digital transformation of our society. Through participatory innovation, I strive to foster a culture of collaboration and creativity, where everyone's input is valued to drive a meaningful progress.

my story

In the Sciana network I appreciate the recognition of the importance of a broader perspective, the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and the value of creativity in addressing challenges.

The Sciana environment nicely supports the openness to diverse ideas, the willingness to learn from others, and the ability to think innovatively.

about me

Claudia M. Witt can adopt a comprehensive perspective on health and healthcare in her various professional capacities. She is trained as a medical doctor and research methodologist and has an MBA in health care management. She is full professor of medicine at the University of Zurich and serve as director of the Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich. Furthermore, she is the head of the Integrative Medicine and Digital Health Research Group at the Institute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economics, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin. She worked part-time as professor of primary care and community medicine at Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA from 2013-2023.

As Co-Director of the Digital Society Initiative (DSI), the competence center for digital transformation of the University of Zurich, she actively shapes the digital future and advocates for an interdisciplinary and balanced approach to healthcare and its digital innovations. This includes promoting a digital transformation that also considers the well-being of animals and the preservation of environmental resources. She believes in ensuring equitable access to future digital healthcare and empowering individuals to make decisions about their data and healthcare. As an integrative medicine doctor and Director of the Institute for Complementary and Integrative Medicine at the University Hospital Zurich, she employs evidence-informed strategies to enhance resources and self-efficacy in individuals, empowering them to actively participate in their treatments. Her clinical work combines digital health approaches with mind-body practices and lifestyle modifications.

Teaching is her passion, particularly in guiding health professionals and students. She is committed to sharing knowledge and empowering citizens to make informed decisions about their health. She is dedicated to integrative medicine research, focusing on the intersection of digital health and Mind and Body Medicine and evaluating effects of treatments and the impact of patient expectations. In her research she addresses questions from translational to implementation research, utilizing quantitative and mixed methods, and involving stakeholders in participatory research. She has extensive experience conducting clinical trials. She also applies user-centric and participatory approaches to develop strategies and recommendations.

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Meet the Partners

Sciana: The Health Leaders Network is a programme supported jointly by the Health Foundation (UK), Careum (CH) and the Bosch Health Campus (DE) in collaboration with Salzburg Global.