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Line-up Spring Semester 2024

08.03.2024

Mattias Ivarsson carried out his studies in biomedical engineering at EPFL, Cornell University and ETH Zürich. After his PhD in pharmaceutical sciences at ETH, he founded the start-up Inositec AG which was later on acquired by Vifor Pharma (today CSL Vifor). For his business ideas he won extensive recognition, inter alia the nomination to the Forbes 30 under 30 European list in Healthcare and Science. In his upcoming talk, he will be giving an insight into his own journey as well as tips and tricks on how to establish start-ups at ETH. This MedTalk will be in English!

22.03.2024

This MedTalk is all about BCG, a global consulting group that partners with leaders in business and society. The talk will start with a quick presentation about the company, followed by an introduction into our health care sector. Afterwards the speakers will discuss two cases and ending this interactive MedTalk with a Q&A session. This Medtalk will be in English.

12.04.2024

BB Biotech, a prominent investor in the rapidly expanding biotechnology market, has 30 years of experience in this sector. The Medtalk will be held by Can Buldun-Gora, a member of BB Biotech's investment management team. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford and a BSc in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from Jacobs University Bremen and will be assisted by Maria-Grazia Alderuccio, who works in Investor Relations at BB Biotech. They will provide insights into the team, its history, and investment universe, with a focus on the role of Big Data and AI, followed by a Q&A session.

19.04.2024

Woman's brain project with Antonella Santuccione Chadha. MD, clinical pathology, neuroscience, and psychiatric disorders - Co-founded the non-profit organization "Women's Brain Project" in 2016, focusing on the influence of sex and gender on mental and brain diseases (serving as CEO). Antonella Santuccione Chadha is Chief Medical Officer at Altoida Inc. and Swiss woman of the year 2019. This MedTalk will be held in English.

26.04.2024

MedTalk with Innosuisse and Heiko Visarius. Heiko will talk about the Swiss Startup-Szene (his focus is Healthcare/MedTech) and about how one can enter the industry. In his presentation, he will share his extensive experience in founding and managing start-ups through to globally operating companies and highlight the associated opportunities and challenges. MedTalk will probably be in German.

24.05.2024

Prof. Dr. Jörg Goldhahn is the study director in human medicine, as well as an adjunct professor at the Institute for Translational Medicine and a chair of the steering board of the digital trial intervention platform at ETHZ. His past experience includes working as a director in Translational Medicine at Novartis and as a senior researcher at Schulthess Klinik. His areas of interest include educating physicians in research and digital medicine, translating research findings into medicine, outcome research, translational science, and more.

31.05.2024

Roman Wüthrich and Marc Labudde will talk about the Reusable Autoinjector project. The Reusable Autoinjector is a patient-centric device platform solution for subcutaneous drug delivery. It consists of a reusable drive unit with an electromechanical drive mechanism and a disposable Cassette with needle stick protection. The device contains direct-to-cloud connectivity, ensuring real-time therapy information without relying on a smartphone, enhancing patient experience and adherence. Encompassing these technologies, the Reusable Autoinjector is the ideal extension for digital health systems. This MedTalk will be in English.

Line-up Autumn/Winter Semester 2023

06.10.2023

Dr. Anna Erat (MD/PHD/IDP INSEAD) is the Chief Medical Officer at Hintsa Performance, Managing Director at Longevity AG Zurich, and consults for GastroZentrum Hirslanden. She's the first female Medical Director at Hirslanden Clinic and mentors at ETH. In her upcoming talk, she'll discuss her role at Hintsa Performance, supporting athletes from Formula 1 to ice hockey, and her contributions in healthcare and medtech.

27.10.2023

Bonebridge - smart orthopedic trauma implants, made in Switz­erland. At this second MedTalk speaker Christof Gerber, CEO and founder of Bonebridge, is going to give insights into the visions and concepts of their company. Founded only 5 years ago to become the most respected and trusted company in orthopedic trauma.

03.11.2023

At our third MedTalk we are glad to host Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Huber, Director Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Dr. Lukas Braunschweiler, Chairman of the Board at Tecan and Ex-CEO at Sonova Holding AG. Who are going to talk about the Cross over in the MedTech industry and working as a doctor.

10.11.2023

MindMaze is a global leader in brain technology. Daniel Perez-Marcos, senior scientist, is going to talk about their mission to bring ground-breaking neuroscience to everyday life and hence help people with neurological diseases.

24.11.2023

Dr. Simon Rotzler, Caroline Vonder Mühll (Medical Director) and Marcus Ruchty (Marketing Chapter Head Pharmaceuticals) are going to give insights into Bayer, a global company whose main aim is to provide healthcare and nutrition for everybody at anytime.

01.12.2023

At this MedTalk Antonio Nocito, Director Departement of Surgery at Kantonsspital Baden, will talk about his career as surgeon, the positive and negative aspects and why being a doctor is a matter that is near to his heart. Furthermore he will amplify how to best start with career management.

08.12.2023

Dr. David Niedrig is a pharmacist working as Medication Safety and Drug Data Expert at Hirslanden Group. During his talk he will share interesting insights on how clinical pharmacy is performed in the hospital setting as well as how medication safety is ensured across multiple patients and clinics. Diving into real cases will allow us to get a grasp of the importance of medication errors as well as pharmacogenetics, and their impact on the patient. Dr. Niedrig will also share with us useful career tips, drawing from his rich experience across academia, pharmaceuticals, and hospital pharmacy.

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