The 5th Swiss-Russian Health Forum will be hosted by Sechenov University
4 июля 2018
On September 21-22, 2018, the 5th Swiss-Russian Health Forum will welcome prominent political leaders, representatives of various agencies & organizations, scientists and doctors. This year the Forum agenda will be "Medical Education, Translational Medicine, Digital Health: meeting the challenges of the Future Today".
The organizers of the Forum are “Swiss-Russian Forum” foundation, Sechenov University, Swiss Embassy in Moscow, and the largest Swiss pharmaceutical company "Roche".
Now the Sechenov University development strategy is focused on breakthrough medical areas. It forms the international scientific agenda adopting achievements of the researchers in accordance with the international standards.
“So, the choice of Sechenov University as the Forum platform is not accidental. The University cooperates both with the academic and business community of Switzerland in number of key areas, involving implementation of joint international projects in applied and fundamental science, increasing the academic mobility of the Russian scientists, translation of global international experience in development of the pharmaceutical industry. The joint healthcare forum is a new interaction form between the medical communities of both countries. Combining the possibilities of our scientific and educational institutions, business communities we may respond to the challenges which face modern medicine and health care system much more effectively.” noted Prof. Petr V.Glybochko, the Sechenov University’s rector.
The Forum agenda will be "Medical Education, Translational Medicine, Digital Health: meeting the challenges of the Future Today". It is planned to discuss a number of issues related to the development of advanced technological solutions in medicine, e-medical education, biotechnology, digitalization of medicine, organization and management of the healthcare system and provision of medical care, which is principal for healthcare workers and patients in both countries.
"We support the willing of Sechenov University to cooperate with the Swiss in education, research and clinical activities. It is important that there is international exchange of experience in medical field based on a well-functioning contact network. We are glad that Sechenov University opens your doors to us, shows interest in international cooperation, and we can contribute to its development", — told Beatrice Lombard-Martin, founder of the "Swiss-Russian forum" foundation.