MedTalks
Line-up Spring Semester 2026
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Heiko Visarius
As the founder of Visartis Healthcare GmbH, with senior leadership experience at multinationals like Medtronic and roles as CEO and board member guiding organizations through growth and market positioning, Heiko Visarius has amassed a profound understanding of the challenges inherent in building a startup. His appointment as an Innosuisse Startup Coach further highlights his role as a leading mentor in the innovation ecosystem. Bridging scientific expertise with real-world business execution, Heiko is a recognized voice in startup development and corporate innovation. Join us to explore what it truly takes to build a venture, from team formation and funding to the deep personal and strategic implications of entrepreneurship, all explained by one of the most experienced figures in the Swiss MedTech ecosystem.
Siemens Healthineers
Join us for a MedTalk with Constantin von Deuster, MRI physicist at Siemens Healthineers and ETH alumnus, where he completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Siemens Healthineers AG is a global leader in medical technology and diagnostics, shaping the future of healthcare through innovation and advanced engineering. The company's key areas of activity include cutting-edge medical imaging systems such as MRI, CT, PET, and hybrid imaging technologies, alongside laboratory and molecular diagnostics, therapy technologies, and digital health solutions. By combining precision diagnostics with intelligent technologies, Siemens Healthineers enables healthcare providers worldwide to deliver more accurate, efficient, and personalized patient care. Join us to gain valuable insights into the role of technology, innovation, and engineering in the future of healthcare — from the perspective of someone who has walked the path from ETH research to global MedTech industry.
Tecan
Tecan is a Swiss company that has been at the forefront of laboratory automation for over four decades, developing instruments and solutions used across life sciences, diagnostics, and clinical research worldwide. From automated liquid handling platforms to advanced detection systems, Tecan builds the technology behind modern laboratory science. With a background in laboratory automation and instrumentation, their R&D team leads the development of innovative life-science products and solutions. Tecan holds over 170 patents, including technologies related to automated liquid level detection and classification systems, pipetting systems, and methods for determining robot arm positioning. Join us for a MedTalk with members of Tecan's R&D team to explore the journey from hands-on lab science to innovation and invention.
Berend Snijder
Join us for a MedTalk with Berend Snijder, Professor at ETH Zurich and the Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering. Berend and his team developed pharmacoscopy, a platform that screens hundreds of drugs directly on living cells from a patient's own tissue, combining automated microscopy with computational analysis to identify effective treatments within days. The idea is simple but powerful: instead of guessing which drug might work, you test them all — on the patient's own cells. This approach has already improved outcomes in blood cancers and has recently shown that known drugs from other fields of medicine can be repurposed against aggressive brain tumours. From his PhD at ETH to co-founding biotech startups that translate research into clinical tools, Berend's journey bridges computation, cancer biology, and real clinical impact. Don't miss the chance to discover how functional precision medicine is reshaping the way we match patients with the right treatment.
Hamilton Medical
As a global leader in ventilation solutions and a cornerstone of the Swiss MedTech industry, Hamilton Medical has set the standard for intelligent ventilation since 1983. By developing the first closed-loop ventilation systems and integrating cutting-edge technologies like IntelliVent-ASV, they have fundamentally transformed how respiratory care is delivered in intensive care units worldwide. Their expertise bridges high-end engineering with clinical necessity, ensuring that complex medical devices remain intuitive and life-saving under pressure. Join us to explore the inner workings of an industry leader — from the engineering challenges behind life-critical devices to the future of autonomous ventilation and digital health.
Ypsomed
We are honored to host this upcoming MedTalk, especially as we proudly welcome Ypsomed as our newest Partner! Ypsomed is a leading developer of advanced self-injection and infusion systems, enabling millions of patients to manage chronic conditions from the comfort of their own homes. The Swiss-based company engineers a comprehensive portfolio of pre-filled pens, autoinjectors, and wearable patch injectors, combining precision manufacturing with smart, connected digital solutions for therapy management. In this MedTalk, Marcel Gort — who previously studied and completed his Dr. sc. at ETH — will walk us through the innovation journey at Ypsomed: from identifying an unmet patient need to early concepts, functional prototypes, and the key decisions that shape the final product. Using a real example, he will show how multidisciplinary teams across mechanics, simulation, testing, risk management, and user research collaborate to bring a self-care drug delivery device to life. Beyond the technical aspects, the talk will also explore what it means to develop devices for self-care, with a focus on safety, usability, and patient behaviour. Whether you are interested in MedTech product development, biomedical engineering, or human-centered design — this is your chance to see how a patient need becomes a product used by millions.
Dr. med. Conrad Müller
Join us for an engaging session with Dr. med. Conrad E. Müller, a renowned pediatric surgeon and transformative healthcare leader. Dr. Müller has navigated almost every conceivable role within the Swiss healthcare system. From building pediatric surgery in Ticino from the ground up, to serving as CEO of the University Children's Hospital Basel (UKBB) and directing the private Klinik Hirslanden Zürich, he has seamlessly transitioned between hands-on medicine and high-level executive management. The focus of this talk is simple but invaluable: discovering the vast array of career paths available to medical doctors. Beyond the hospital walls, his impact spans nationally—including establishing the modern Swiss organ allocation system as the first director of Swisstransplant. From the operating room and private practice to shaping major public and private healthcare infrastructures, his journey bridges clinical excellence, visionary leadership, and system design. Don't miss the chance to learn directly from a physician who has truly experienced it all, and explore how to navigate your own unique path in medicine.
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.
