The Summer School will take place in Zurich, Switzerland, June 16th – 21st 2024. Check the location page for more details.
We will start on Sunday 16th with a casual dinner and have a full program until Friday 21st noon, including 25 talks, time to present your posters and work, visit to University Hospital Balgrist, social activities and free time.
The language of the school is English.
In the following link you will find further information:
- A full detailed program
- The curriculum learning objectives
- An abstract booklet will be available before our Summer School starts
Speakers
A team of professionals ranging from basic scientists to clinicians delivers a comprehensive and rich program.
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Veronika Birkhäuser
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Elizabeth Bradbury
King’s College London, UK
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Marc Bolliger
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Grégoire Courtine
EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
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Armin Curt
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Simone Di Giovanni
Imperial College London, UK
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Adam R. Ferguson
University of California, San Francisco, USA
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Karim Fouad
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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Patrick Freund
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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James D. Guest
University of Miami, FL, USA
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Michèle Hubli
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Ronaldo M. Ichiyama
University of Leeds, UK
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Thomas M. Kessler
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Adina T. Michael-Titus
Queen Mary University of London, UK
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Phillip Popovich
The Ohio State University, USA
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Jan Rosner
University Hospital Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland
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Jan Schwab
The Ohio State University, USA
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Martin E. Schwab
University Zurich, Switzerland
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Wolfram Tetzlaff
ICORD, Canada
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Ping Yip
Queen Mary University of London, UK
Registration is closed
If you have any question regarding your application you are very welcome to reach us by e-mail at research@wingsforlife.com
Social & Networking
Besides the exquisite academic program, the weeklong course will provide ample social opportunity to network and build a close relationship with this outstanding line up of SCI experts.
Monday, June 17th
Look Behind the scenes at the Steinfels Brewery
Located in Zurich, Steinfels Brewery is known for its quality beers and rich history. Combining traditional brewing with innovation, it offers a unique range of brews in a welcoming setting. We invite you to join us for a special event: a visit to Steinfels followed by a dinner at the brewery. It’s an opportunity to explore Zurich’s beer culture in a relaxed environment.
Wednesday, June 19th
River cruise followed by BBQ
Enjoy a river cruise on the Limmat, offering views of Zurich’s old town from boats with close-to-water seating and glazed roofs for panoramic views. The cruise is followed by a BBQ at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen on Lake Zurich’s shores, a public beach known for its clear waters and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Don’t forget to bring your swimwear!