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Swiss Personalized Health Network: Sounding Board launched
Last week, the SPHN Sounding Board convened in Bern for its inaugural meeting. More than 30 experts representing a broad spectrum of institutions gathered at the House of Academies to discuss, among other things, how SPHN’s strategic goals for the period 2026–2028 should be prioritized. The launch of the Sounding Board reflects SPHN’s commitment to including the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders in the network’s strategic development.
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Technology Days 2026: Switzerland as a spacefaring nation
The 2026 Technology Days in Lausanne and Dübendorf demonstrated how Swiss research and industry are helping to shape the space sector. The award of the 2029 International Astronautical Congress to Geneva underlines the international significance of Switzerland as a centre for space activities.Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS
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Policy recommendations for AI in European healthcare
AI systems are already being used in many areas of healthcare. How can we ensure that AI delivers patient-centered benefits while being used safely, transparently and fairly? A report sets out recommendations for the responsible use of AI in European healthcare.
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Ethics consultation: Curriculum and certification of specialists
There are numerous forms of ethical counselling and support within the Swiss healthcare system. Until now, however, there has been no structured and coordinated program for the certification of specialists working in this field. In September, the Swiss Society for Biomedical Ethics (SGBE) published a curriculum and certification model, thereby closing this gap.