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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
Neurosciences: Call for nominations for the Robert Bing Prize
Every two years, the SAMS awards the Robert Bing Prize in neurosciences. The Prize is financed from the legacy of Basel neurologist Robert Bing. In accordance with the founder's wishes, it is aimed at young researchers in neuroscience. The Prize honours outstanding work in the recognition, treatment and cure of diseases of the nervous system. The deadline for nominations is 9 March 2026.
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Three new members elected to the SAMS Executive Board
At its meeting on 12 November, the SAMS Senate elected three new members to the Executive Board: Prof. Klazine Van der Horst (Public Health), Prof. Stefano Bassetti (Internal Medicine) and Prof. Sebastian Jessberger (Neuroscience). The elections were prompted by the announced resignation of Prof. Nicole Probst-Hensch as of 31 December 2026 and the forthcoming end of Prof. Hanns Ulrich Zeilhofer’s term of office on 30 June 2027.
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Subscribe for the Learning Group of the MOOC on transdisciplinary research
Registration is now open for the next free, guided Learning Group of the online course «Partnering for Change: Link Research to Societal Challenges» (td-MOOC).
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New Opportunities in Transdisciplinary Education: CAS Programmes and td-net Modules 2027–2029
td-net again cooperates with two CAS programmes from the University of Zurich and the University of Bern.