Appointment of Bertrand Kiefer, Medical and Bioethics expert, as new board member

EspeRare is delighted to announce the appointment of Bertrand Kiefer, PhD in medicine and bioethics as a new member of the Foundation Board. This distinguished member of the Geneva and Swiss scientific community brings a wealth of expertise in medicine, bioethics, theology and journalism, all of which will be of considerable value to the governance of EspeRare.

“Bertrand Kiefer affords us the privilege of joining the Foundation on the eve of its tenth anniversary. His unique experience and fierce commitment to the medical and ethical fields is an invaluable asset in guiding EspeRare through the next stage of its development” commented Caroline Kant, co-founder, and executive director.

After receiving his medical degree in infectious diseases from the University of Geneva, Dr. Kiefer studied theology and philosophy of science at the University of Fribourg and then in Rome, before engaging in bioethics research. He is also a trained journalist and is the author of over 600 articles, columns and editorials. He is also editor-in-chief of the Swiss Medical Journal.

In addition to being a member of the board of various not- for -profit associations and committees in Switzerland, Bertrand Kiefer was a member of the Swiss National Commission for Ethics in the Human Domain for 12 years.

Today, it is a great privilege to welcome Bertrand Kiefer to the Board of Foundation EspeRare. There is no doubt that his contribution, along with the contribution of the other dedicated members of the Foundation Board, will be instrumental to the success of the Foundation in the years to come.