Michel Burnier

Professor Michel Burnier is an internationally respected physician and academic based in Switzerland. He is Emeritus Professor of Medicine and former Head of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University Hospital of Lausanne. In addition to his work in Switzerland, he serves as Invited Professor at the Medical University of Gdansk in Poland. Over the course of his career, Professor Burnier has played a central role in advancing the understanding and management of hypertension and kidney disease at both national and international levels.

Academic History

Professor Burnier trained in internal medicine and nephrology in Lausanne, Switzerland, and subsequently completed advanced training at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver, Colorado, United States. His academic formation laid the foundation for a career that integrates clinical medicine, research, and leadership in nephrology and hypertension. He has been an active member of numerous Swiss and international professional societies throughout his career.

Career Overview

Professor Michel Burnier is widely recognised for his expertise in nephrology and hypertension. He has held multiple leadership roles within professional societies, including serving as Past President of both the Swiss Society of Nephrology and the Swiss Society of Hypertension. He is an ad hoc member of the Scientific Council of the European Society of Hypertension and serves as Treasurer of the European Society of Hypertension Foundation.

He has contributed extensively to scientific publishing and peer review, serving on the editorial boards of several international journals in the fields of nephrology and hypertension. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Blood Pressure, reflecting his ongoing influence in cardiovascular and renal research dissemination.

Career Timeline

• Trained in internal medicine and nephrology in Lausanne, Switzerland
• Completed advanced nephrology training at the University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, USA
• Appointed Head of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the University Hospital of Lausanne
• Served as President of the Swiss Society of Nephrology
• Served as President of the Swiss Society of Hypertension
• Appointed Editor-in-Chief of Blood Pressure
• Appointed Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University Hospital of Lausanne
• Appointed Invited Professor at the Medical University of Gdansk, Poland

Recognition

Professor Burnier is internationally recognised for his contributions to research, education, and clinical practice in nephrology and hypertension. His leadership roles within major professional societies and editorial boards reflect the high regard in which he is held by the global medical community. His work has significantly influenced clinical approaches to blood pressure management and chronic kidney disease progression.

Areas of Speciality

• Hypertension
• Nephrology
• Renal mechanisms of hypertension
• Chronic kidney disease progression
• Sodium handling and blood pressure regulation
• Clinical pharmacology of antihypertensive drugs
• Renin–angiotensin system therapies
• Drug adherence and therapeutic inertia
• Team-based care in hypertension management

References

https://www.unil.ch 
https://www.eshonline.org
https://www.karger.com/Journal/Home/224161