Strasbourg has been honored with the “City & Congress of the Year, International Audience Category” award by France Congrès et Evénements. This prestigious accolade recognizes the immense success of the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) Annual Meeting, hosted last July at IRCAD and the Palais des Congrès & Parc des Expositions. We take great pride […]
IRCAD recently welcomed a delegation from B. Braun’s Marketing and Education team, traveling from Barcelona. Focused on a shared commitment to innovation and education, the visit served as a platform to explore new avenues for strategic collaboration in patient care. We believe that strong synergy between academia and industry is vital to advancing the fields […]
Editorial Just as in previous years, 2026 will undoubtedly be defined by the evolution of surgical practice and its accompanying technologies. In this context, IRCAD will determinedly pursue the mission that has been the foundation of its identity for over thirty years: making research the engine of increasingly innovative surgery, for the ultimate benefit of […]
IRCAD Africa and Kyoto Kagaku have officially signed a collaboration agreement during a meeting at IRCAD France. Attended by Dr. Guillaume Marescaux, Vice President of IRCAD Africa, the event centered on advancing surgical education and research. As part of this partnership, Kyoto Kagaku donated advanced simulation phantoms to support research in ultrasound diagnostics and percutaneous […]
IRCAD recently hosted a delegation from AngioDynamics to explore strategic synergies in the field of percutaneous surgery. Led by Professor Giménez, these programs focus on advanced ablation techniques – specifically electroporation – and endovascular technologies, which represent a critical development pillar for the Institute. The visit highlighted the alignment between AngioDynamics’ technological expertise and IRCAD’s […]
Following a rigorous inspection by the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM), IRCAD has officially renewed its Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) compliance. Effective December 1st, this certification confirms IRCAD’s adherence to international OECD guidelines for the safety testing of innovative medical devices. This achievement is the result of two years of […]
IRCAD recently hosted the senior leadership team of Cook Medical for a comprehensive site visit dedicated to advancing the field of minimally invasive surgery. The delegation, led by Senior Vice President Mr. Daniel Sirota, alongside Mr. Remco van der Meel and Mr. Simon Brouwers, engaged in high-level exchanges with IRCAD experts. The visit provided an […]
IRCAD is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Erbe, following a high-level visit to the company’s headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. Professors Jacques Marescaux, Marc Giovannini, and Antonello Forgione were hosted by Dr. Christian Erbe, Managing Director, for an in-depth tour of the family-owned medical technology firm. The visit highlighted Erbe’s exceptional manufacturing standards […]
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Mrs. Sybill Storz, a remarkable, visionary, and profoundly generous woman. Daughter of Karl Storz, founder of the KARL STORZ company, Sybill Storz played a pivotal role in expanding and shaping the family business into a global leader in minimally invasive surgery. But […]
IRCAD was delighted to host a delegation of 41 students from the International Space University (ISU). This visit successfully continued a valuable collaboration that IRCAD has proudly maintained for the past three years. This engagement provided an invaluable opportunity to introduce the students to the core activities of IRCAD and the educational platform WebSurg. The […]
Please note that the IRCAD administrative board and staff are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in France. The health, safety, and well-being of our participants, experts and staff are our top priority!
Despite the current context, the IRCAD stands firmly by your side to help you acquire knowledge and skills. Come and join us !
We would like to draw your attention that the « Vaccine Pass » is now mandatory in France since end of January 2022 and replaces the former « Health Pass » to access places that are open to the public, such as cinemas, museums, cafés and restaurants, hotels as well as the IRCAD Institute which welcomes participants in the framework of its courses and seminars. Thus, a PCR test without vaccination is no longer sufficient to take part in our courses.
The vaccine pass includes a proof of the following (one of the 3 items is sufficient):
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