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 […]
IRCAD France and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in research and technological innovation. In partnership with IRCAD Taiwan, this agreement aims to leverage joint synergies to accelerate the development of next-generation biomedical technologies.
IRCAD recently had the distinct honor of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Charles Kushner, U.S. Ambassador to France, accompanied by his spouse, Mrs. Seryl Kushner. The visit, organized with the invaluable support of Mrs. Yvonne Gonzales, U.S. Consul General to the Grand Est region, marked Ambassador Kushner’s first time in Strasbourg. This occasion provided a unique […]
Professor Jacques Marescaux recently visited IRCAD America Latina in Barretos, Brazil, to participate in the HBP course. The visit provided a key opportunity to reconnect with the teams, review ongoing projects, and further strengthen the essential ties with this institute, which has been a vital part of the IRCAD network for many years. Next year […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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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.
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