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Foundation Science et Cité
Lancierung des Projekts "Citizen Science in der Schweiz: Kontextanalyse, Empfehlungen und Roadmap"
On December 2nd 2021, the Board of directors of the Swiss Academies mandated Science et Cité with the project "Citizen Science in Switzerland : Contextual Analysis, Recommendations and Roadmap".
This project is one strategic focus of the Citizen Science initiative of the Swiss Academies 2021-24 (ICSA+) and will start in January 2022. It will be lead by Science et Cité in a participatory process with a dedicated “Swiss Expert Group for Citizen Science” constituted for this purpose. The Swiss Citizen Science Network Schweiz forscht / Tous scientifiques will also be involved in this process.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Regina Aebi-Müller: Second Vice President of the Central Ethics Committee
The Central Ethics Committee (CEC) of the SAMS identifies and discusses ethical challenges in medicine. Together with its subcommittees, it releases medical-ethical guidelines and publishes position statements on current issues. The CEC comprises physicians from various specialties as well as experts in nursing, ethics and law. As of 1 January 2026, the Committee will have a second Vice President: Professor Regina Aebi-Müller, a long-standing member of the CEC, has been elected to the Board.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Regina Aebi-Müller: Second Vice President of the Central Ethics Committee
The Central Ethics Committee (CEC) of the SAMS identifies and discusses ethical challenges in medicine. Together with its subcommittees, it releases medical-ethical guidelines and publishes position statements on current issues. The CEC comprises physicians from various specialties as well as experts in nursing, ethics and law. As of 1 January 2026, the Committee will have a second Vice President: Professor Regina Aebi-Müller, a long-standing member of the CEC, has been elected to the Board.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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The SAMS as a bridge between science and society
For science, for medicine, for society – the SAMS remains true to its motto. But society is changing, and the Academy must evolve with it. What are the practical implications for our activities? In the final newsletter of the year, President Arnaud Perrier shares his personal perspective on this question. We hope you enjoy reading it and wish you a happy holiday season!