Federico Germani

Federico Germani

Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (IBME) | University of Zurich

 

Project Overview

IFL Visiting Fellow Federico Germani will leverage his expertise in infodemic management and the ethics of social listening to provide actionable insights for non-profits, health departments and community groups.

About Federico

Federico Germani is a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (IBME), University of Zurich, Switzerland. Federico is dedicated to contributing to the ongoing effort to better prepare for and manage future global health challenges. His primary areas of interest and expertise include disinformation and infodemic management. With a focus on developing evidence-based strategies to effectively manage information during times of crisis, Federico is passionate about addressing the ethics of infodemics and reducing the spread of false information. He is currently serving as a rapporteur for the World Health Organization panel on ethical considerations in social listening and infodemic management, and he is the director of Culturico, a non-profit, independent cultural magazine combating misinformation.