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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
Consultation: Guidelines «Determination of Death with Regard to Organ Transplantation»
Switzerland is changing its organ donation system by adopting an extended presumed consent model. The new legislation requires revisions to the SAMS guidelines. The Academy is taking this opportunity to comprehensively revise the 2017 guidelines. The subcommittee responsible has examined the new medical developments and updated and expanded the guidelines accordingly. The three-month public consultation period begins today. Feedback can be submitted until 19 September 2025.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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The SAMS Senate grows by nine members
As every year, the Senate’s spring meeting has offered an opportunity to expand its membership. On June 18, nine individuals representing various disciplines and institutions were elected as new ordinary members. We warmly welcome them and look forward to drawing on their extensive expertise.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Updates to the SAMS Executive Board
At its meeting on 18 June, the SAMS Senate elected Professor Paul Hoff as Vice President and Professor Samia Hurst as a new member of the Executive Board. We warmly welcome both to their new roles and look forward to benefiting from their experience and perspectives.
Swiss Young Academy SYA
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Risks and opportunities: The Swiss Young Academy is driving the AI debate forward
The Swiss Young Academy has admitted six new members from a wide range of disciplines. They were officially welcomed at a ceremony in Bern on 12 June 2026. No sooner had they joined than they were actively contributing to a major debate on artificial intelligence (AI) in research. One key insight emerged: AI cannot replace scientific thinking.