Academy
29.11.2018
The Swiss Personalized Health Network supports 10 projects with 9.6 million Swiss Francs
The Swiss Personalized Health Network (SPHN) contributes to the development, the implementation and the validation of the data infrastructure that is required to make health-related data interoperable and shareable across Switzerland. Under the second call for proposals, SPHN decided to support ten projects for a total amount of CHF 9.6 million.
In order to make the best use of the available resources, the second call for proposals launched by SPHN was again coordinated with the ETH-Domain Strategic Focus Area in Personalized Health and Related Technologies (PHRT). A list of the funded projects is published on the SPHN website; three of the ten projects will be co-funded by SPHN and PHRT.
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Funding
23.11.2018
Research in palliative care: six projects supported
The SAMS, the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation and the Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation jointly supported palliative care research from 2014 to 2018. In the last call for proposals, six projects were approved for a total amount of CHF 898’519.
The synopsis provides an overview of all recipients of this funding program since 2014. The most important results of supported projects will be presented at a research symposium organized by the SAMS in autumn 2019. This day will also be an opportunity to review the program and reflect on the future of palliative care research funding in Switzerland. Details will be published via newsletter and on our website.
Synopsis of grantees
Funding
31.10.2018
Call for proposals: national MD-PhD scholarships 2019
The SAMS and the Swiss National Science Foundation, with the support of Swiss Cancer Research, award a number of competitive MD-PhD scholarships. The submission deadline is 15 December 2018.
MD-PhD scholarships enable young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, public health sciences, clinical research or biomedical ethics at a Swiss university. In 2019, the scholarships covering the salary of the beneficiaries for a period of 2 to 3 years will be funded by the SNSF, the SAMS and Swiss Cancer Research. Details on the format and procedure for submission can be found in the program regulations and on our website.
National MD-PhD program regulations PDF
Projects
05.09.2018
What do you think about personalized health?
Personalized health is influencing medicine more and more. But what does the population think of this evolution? The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences invite to dialogue on personalized health with online questions, various events, and a new thematic portal.
The field of personalized health is one of the six strategic priorities of the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. SAMS coordinates the various activities within the association. Detailed information can be found in the press release (PDF) published today and on our website. Take part in the dialogue, your opinion interests us.
Media release: Personalized health – public dialogue project (in German) PDF
Funding
09.07.2018
National MD-PhD programme: 10 scholarships awarded
The national MD-PhD programme – a joint initiative of the SAMS and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) – supports this year ten young doctors interested in research who wish to complete a doctorate in a discipline close to medicine.
MD-PhD scholarships enable a doctorate in natural sciences, public health sciences, clinical research or biomedical ethics at a Swiss university. This year, the scholarships will be financed by the SNSF, the SAMS, and Swiss Cancer Research. An overview of the grants is available in the synopsis and more information on the programme can be found on our website. The next call for proposals will take place in autumn 2018 with a submission deadline of 15 December 2018.
Synopsis of grantees PDF
Funding
03.07.2018
Dominik Bach is the laureate of the Robert Bing Prize 2018 in neurosciences
Every two years the SAMS awards the Robert Bing Prize to researchers up to 45 years of age for outstanding achievements in the field of neurological sciences. This year, the Prize of 50'000.– Swiss francs goes to Dominik Bach, neuroscientist and psychiatrist at the University of Zurich.
The Prize originates from a generous bequest of Basel neurologist Robert Bing (1878 – 1956). In accordance with the donor’s will, the Prize is awarded for outstanding work contributing to the recognition, treatment and cure of nervous diseases. Dominik Bach's pioneering work on the neurobiological mechanisms of anxiety and fear memory is internationally recognized and paves the way to an innovative treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Further information can be found in the media release of 3 July 2018.
Media release: Robert Bing Prize 2018 PDF
Publications
06.06.2018
Medical-ethical guidelines «Management of dying and death»
Since the publication of the SAMS «End-of-life care» guidelines in 2004, the topics of dying and death have been subject to increasing professional and public debate. Therefore, the Central Ethics Committee (CEC) decided to revise the 2004 guidelines. As of today, the new guidelines become effective.
The medical-ethical guidelines «Management of dying and death» aim to link different points of view and moral concepts, and to ensure that the right to self-determination of everyone involved – patients, relatives and medical practitioners – is respected and safeguarded. Further information about the goals and the development of the guidelines can be found on our website.
Guidelines: Management of dying and death (2018) PDF
Funding
29.05.2018
Prof. Annalisa Berzigotti is awarded the Stern-Gattiker Prize
With the Stern-Gattiker Prize, the SAMS recognizes a female physician who acts as a role model for early-career female scientists. The first laureate is Prof. Annalisa Berzigotti, senior physician in hepatology at the Inselspital Bern.
The first call generated great interest in the medical world: more than 40 nominations were submitted to the SAMS. Prof. Annalisa Berzigotti convinced the jury with her excellent clinical, academic, and scientific achievements. In several nominations, she has been recognized as a highly appreciated supervisor who coaches and supports numerous younger colleagues. More information can be found in the media release published today (in German) and on our website.
Medienmitteilung: Stern-Gattiker-Preis 2018 PDF