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European academies re-elect Antonio Loprieno as ALLEA President
The members of ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, unanimously re-elected Antonio Loprieno as President for a second term (2021–23).
“I am very grateful for the trust and support from our Member Academies. It is an honour for me to serve ALLEA during these critical times”, President Loprieno said at today’s General Assembly.
ALLEA represents more than 50 academies from over 40 countries in Europe and speaks out on behalf of its members on the European and international stages.
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Advance care planning: practical information for everyone
Yesterday, on «Patients' Day», the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) launched its new website to raise awareness on advance care planning (ACP). The various aspects of the project are explained using concrete examples from everyday life. Whether young or old, healthy or frail, these topic pages demonstrate why this topic concerns us all. Healthcare professionals play a key role as intermediaries and multipliers.
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South Korea shows interest in programs supporting young scientists
The SAMS General Secretariat met with a South Korean delegation visiting Bern to attend the Korea-Switzerland Joint Committee on Science and Technology meeting. The discussion focused on the Academy’s funding programs for young medical researchers.
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Call for proposals 2026: National MD-PhD program
This year, the SAMS is once again awarding competitive MD-PhD fellowships to talented young physicians to complete a doctoral research training in natural sciences, clinical research, public health sciences or biomedical ethics. Thanks to the partnerships with foundations and associated faculties, the national MD-PhD program can be continued. The submission deadline for applications is 15 May 2026.