About Me


portrait of dr. med.vet. Meret Ricklin

PD Dr. med. vet. Meret Ricklin, 

Dipl ECVD, PhD, MPH, Mas-TMBE

Meret Ricklin is a veterinarian with a board certification in dermatology. She has extensive experience in dermatology, immunology and infectious diseases in both research and clinical practice. She has expanded her expertise through various specialized training programms and leadership positions in medical research and healthcare management. Her most recent project is the founding of her own company, Petderm GmbH, in 2024.

Education:

2002: State Examination in Veterinary Medicine, University of Bern

2003-2004: Doctoral Thesis at Novartis Animal Health, St. Aubin (Fr)

2004-2005: Internship at the Small Animal Clinic, Bern Veterinary Hospital

2005-2007: Residency in Dermatology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern

2007: Obtained Specialist Diploma (Dipl. ECVD)

2007-2010: PhD in Immunology and Virology, Vetsuisse Faculty, Institute of Immunology and Virology, Mittelhäusern

2018: Teaching Excellence in Experimental Immunology

2018: Master in Public Health

2020: Master in Translational Medicine and Biomedical Entrepreneurship

Work Experience:

2007-2020: Lectures at the University of Bern, clinical dermatology in various veterinary practices

2011-2016: Research in Infectious Diseases in Humans and Animals

2014-2017: Head of Research, Emergency Center, Inselspital Bern

2017: Head of Infectious Diseases, Cantonal Medical Office Bern

2018-2020: Head of Biological Risk Management Network, sitem insel

2020-2024: Dermatologist at dermaVet

May 2024: Foundation of Petderm GmbH