Highly Cited Researchers

Georgia Salanti and Orestis Efthimiou

14.11.2025 – Two of our researchers at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) and Berner Institut für Hausarztmedizin (BIHAM)— Georgia Salanti and Orestis Efthimiou — have been recognised by Clarivate Analytics as «Highly Cited Researchers», an honour awarded to scientists whose publications rank among the top 1 % by citations in their field. ISPM/BIHAM host two out of a total of seven highly cited researchers at the University of Bern.

This recognition reflects the outstanding impact of their work in biostatistics, evidence synthesis, and methodology for clinical research. 

Prof. Salanti has made major contributions to statistical modelling for evidence synthesis and prognostic research, spearheaded the development of network-meta-analysis, and leads the methodology of a major research project in mental health (www.galenos.org.uk).
Prof. Efthimiou who holds PhDs in theoretical physics and biostatistics, has played a key role in advancing methods for individual-participant data meta-analysis and prediction of treatment effects in real-world settings. 

Their inclusion in the highly cited list underscores the strength of the ISPM and BIHAM research environment, with its emphasis on rigorous methodology, interdisciplinary collaboration and global relevance.

We congratulate Prof. Salanti and Prof. Efthimiou, and look forward to their continued leadership in shaping evidence-based medicine, clinical research, and statistical innovation.