THE LOUIS-JEANTET PROFESSORS
Since 1987, the Faculty of Medicine has been in a position to nominate Louis-Jeantet professors. These experienced researchers are internationally acknowledged leading experts in their fields.
A convention concluded with the State of Geneva, the University of Geneva and the Foundation governs the creation and financing of these positions. Louis-Jeantet professors are financed to cover their academic salary, as well as the necessary infrastructure and staffing requirements.
The following have been nominated Louis-Jeantet professors :
Philippe Halban, diabetics (1987-2001),- Bernard Mach, molecular genetics (1991-1998), now an honorary professor,
- Bernardino Fantini, medical history (1992-1995),
- Karl-Heinz Krause, biology of ageing (2001 - 2005),
- Lars French, clinical neurosciences and dermatology (2003 - 2006), Prof. French is now pursuing his career at the University of Zurich,
- Ariel Ruiz i Altaba, stem cells (2004 - 2008),
- Emmanouil Dermitzakis,
genetics of complex traits (since June 2009).
