Manuel Battegay

Manuel Battegay is a prominent Swiss infectious disease specialist and professor at the University of Basel. At 65 years old, he has been a significant figure in academia, having served as the chief physician at the university hospital and currently advising young faculty members on leadership issues. Recently, he has been vocal about the rise of antisemitism on Swiss university campuses, expressing deep concerns about the implications for Jewish life in Switzerland post-October 7, 2023.