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Swiss Health Care Atlas: Understanding regional differences and improving quality
In Switzerland, the use of healthcare services is not uniform across the country, as illustrated by the Swiss Health Care Atlas. This digital map highlights many regional differences that require closer examination. Significant differences may indicate, for example, overuse or under-provision of care. The SAMS has supported a dialogue project that uses the «treasure trove» of the Swiss Health Care Atlas to gain insights into the quality of healthcare and derive measures.
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Young Talents in Clinical Research: 15 grants awarded
With the Young Talents in Clinical Research program, the Gottfried and Julia Bangerter-Rhyner Foundation and the SAMS encourage young medical doctors to start out in clinical research. At the end of the 2025 call for applications, 15 talented clinicians are supported with a total amount of CHF 1'049'647. For the first time, Dementia Research Switzerland – Synapsis Foundation is contributing by funding a grant in the field of neurodegeneration.
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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.