IRCAD hosts major European diabetes innovation project

IRCAD is a key partner and host for the major European collaborative project, “Forget Diabetes.” Funded by the European Commission (Horizon 2020 program) and led by the University of Padova (UNIPD) and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA), the project aims to revolutionize blood glucose regulation. This groundbreaking initiative is developing an innovative, automatic device that integrates […]

Professor Marescaux honored by SPCMIN at Porto congress

During its annual congress in Porto, the Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Minimamente Invasiva (SPCMIN), led by President Prof. Hélder Ferreira, recognized Prof. Jacques Marescaux for his outstanding contribution to the evolution of surgery over the past 30 years. This recognition highlights IRCAD’s key global role in advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Additionally, Prof. Mariano […]

Rector Olivier Klein visits IRCAD

IRCAD recently hosted Mr. Olivier Klein, Rector of the Académie de Strasbourg and former Minister Delegate for City and Housing. The visit was an opportunity to showcase the Institute’s infrastructures and its cutting-edge research and training programs. Discussions focused on critical themes: training the surgeons of tomorrow, the role of universities in medical innovation, and […]

IRCAD partners with China’s Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital

IRCAD is proud to announce the signing of a major cooperation agreement with the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital in Guangzhou, China. Under this new partnership, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital  will organize specialized training programs focused on robotic breast surgery. These programs will cover advanced techniques for breast cancer treatment and reconstruction, leveraging China’s remarkable technological […]

Professor Marescaux receives Life Achievement Award

Professor Jacques Marescaux was honored at the National Congress of the Italian Society of Surgery in Bari. He received the “Life Achievement Award for Scientific Activity in Mini-Invasive and Robotic Surgery.” This award recognizes his significant contributions to surgical research, education, and innovation. The presentation was made by Professor Michele Simone, a former trainee and […]

IRCAD Strengthens Partnership with Fujifilm

IRCAD recently hosted a delegation from Fujifilm, led by Mr. Jun Higuchi (Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Medical System Business Division). This visit signals a new, expansive phase in the ongoing partnership between the two organizations. Initially focused on the ultrasound division, the collaboration is now broadening to encompass key areas of […]

IRCAD and Kawasaki Announce New Global Partnership

IRCAD has officially announced a new global partnership with Kawasaki. This significant announcement followed the recent visit of Mr. Yoshimoto Matsuda, President of Kawasaki Precision Machinery & Robot Company (in charge of Hydrogen Strategy and Presidential Project Management), who was welcomed to the Institute shortly after the visit of Mr. Yasuhiko Hashimoto, Chairman & CEO […]

Fujifilm visit to IRCAD

Professor Jacques Marescaux and Professor Mariano Giménez were pleased to welcome Mr. Nazim Çevik, Sales Head (MRI CT Business Europe, Fujifilm), to IRCAD. The visit provided an opportunity to present the institute and its state-of-the-art platforms, while strengthening the ongoing collaborations between Fujifilm and IRCAD. It also set the stage for the upcoming visit of […]

Visit of Rwandan and French delegations to IRCAD

IRCAD was pleased to welcome representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, as well as from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC). Building on the establishment of IRCAD Africa in Kigali, this visit further strengthens our mission to advance surgical innovation, training, and international cooperation. We […]

IRCAD Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Baxter Smart Operating Room

IRCAD has officially inaugurated the new Baxter Smart Operating Room (OR) in the presence of key executives, including James Teaff (President, Patient Support Systems and Global Surgical Solutions) and Bruno Regnault (Vice President, Hospital Supply & Technology, Western Europe). Built in a remarkably short timeframe to be ready for the SRS Annual Meeting in July, […]