MedTalks
Line-up Fall Semester 2025
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J&J
Join us for an insightful MedTalk with Johnson & Johnson. Discover the story behind one of the world's leading healthcare companies, exploring their mission to improve patient lives through cutting-edge solutions. You will get insights into their two sectors, Innovative Medicine and MedTech with a deep dive into robotics-assisted surgery, showcasing how advanced technology is transforming surgical precision and patient outcomes. Additionally, learn about the exciting career opportunities J&J offers for students and graduates eager to make an impact in healthcare. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative technologies and discover how you can be part of shaping the future of healthcare!
MavenHealth
Join us for an exclusive MedTalk with Kevin Hof, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Maven Health, a Swiss startup advancing preventive health with saliva-based metabolic diagnostics! Maven Health’s Metabolic Insights test uses NMR technology to measure over 40 metabolites, providing a precise metabolic profile. This enables healthcare professionals to move beyond generic advice toward personalized nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care. In this MedTalk, Kevin will share how Maven Health grew from EPFL research to clinical partnerships, and how saliva diagnostics are making prevention more practical. Whether you’re interested in biotech, personalized health, digital diagnostics, or entrepreneurship, don’t miss this chance to hear from a founder shaping the future of preventive care!
Philippe Legenne
Join us for an exclusive MedTalk with Dr. Philippe Legenne, Chief Medical Officer at Molecular Partners, a Swiss biotech company pioneering novel therapies with its DARPin® platform. Dr. Legenne holds a doctorate in medicine from the university of Lille, after getting an MBA and covering different positions at Novartis, GSK and J&J, he worked as Executive Medical Director at Amgen. Since 2020 he is with Molecular Partners, where he currently cover the role of Chief Medical Officer. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leading expert at the intersection of science, medicine, and innovation, and to gain valuable perspectives on the future of biotech and patient care!
Sophia Kabir
With a front-row seat to the global coordination of WHO’s emergency response, Sophia Kabir supports the leadership of WHE in supporting strategy and action during crises such as COVID-19, Ebola, and other emerging health threats. In this session, she will take us behind the scenes of how WHO manages complex global operations - from early outbreak detection and information flow to decision-making, partner coordination, and resource mobilization - showing how science, logistics, and diplomacy intersect when responding to health emergencies. Drawing on her experience supporting WHO’s emergency leadership, Sophia will offer insights into how teams are mobilized when seconds count, and how global cooperation underpins the world’s capacity to respond. Whether you’re curious about public health, crisis management, or the coordination behind global health response, don’t miss this unique look into what it takes to keep the world prepared.
Hans Clever
Join us for an inspiring MedTalk with Hans Clevers and Roche. Discover the remarkable journey of one of the world’s most influential biomedical scientists, from his early days as a PhD student to becoming Head of Roche R&D, and now leading the Institute of Human Biology (IHB). You’ll gain insights into his groundbreaking discoveries that transformed the field of stem cell biology, with a special focus on organoids, miniature, lab-grown versions of human organs that are revolutionizing drug discovery and personalized medicine. This MedTalk will not only explore how science and innovation at Roche are advancing patient care but also provide a unique perspective on the career path of a visionary who has bridged academia and industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Hans Clevers’ story, dive deep into the future of organoid technology, and explore how you could play a role in shaping the next era of healthcare innovation!
Upcoming MedTalk
Why come to MedTalks?
To meet your future.
At our MedTalks we want to equip our listeners with the toolset to navigate the heterogenous field that is health sciences. We aim to provide students with information and opportunities that will help them find their footing in industry and research.
Talks
Experience enlightening discussions led by prominent experts from the health science industry. Our MedTalks offer a unique platform for gaining insights into current trends, challenges and innovations.
Lunch
Enjoy the casual ambience of our interactive lunch sessions. These gatherings provide a relaxed setting for students to engage in vibrant conversations, share ideas and learn from peers and professionals alike.
Community
Tap into a diverse and dynamic community. Our networking opportunities are a powerful tool to connect with liked-minded students, experienced industry professionals and potential future employers in the health science field.
Your bridge to The Industry
Come over to hear directly from people at pulse of innovation and afterwards enjoy our free stand up lunch.
When?
Talks start at 12:15 and usually go on until 13:15. Be there at 12:05!
Don't miss out on the free stand up lunch provided after the talk!
Entry is not possible after 12:15.
Please make sure you can stay the entire duration of the talk since early departure is very disturbing due to the room's layout.
Where?
Talks take place at building LFW in room B1 at ETH Zentrum just across the street from Hauptgebäude. Universitätstrasse 2, 8006 Zürich
Which Fridays?
MedTalks take place on Fridays during the spring and fall-semesters. Check out the dates above.
