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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
Organ donation after assisted suicide? Medical-ethical considerations
The number of assisted suicides is on the rise. In some cases, people who intend to end their lives wish to donate their organs after death. In Switzerland, organ donation after assisted suicide is currently not practised. If this were to change, new medical-ethical questions would have to be clarified. The Central Ethics Committee (CEC) of the SAMS has published a position statement to initiate a discussion.
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.