IRCAD Welcomes the Prefect of the Grand Est Region

IRCAD was honored to host Mr. Amaury de Saint-Quentin, Prefect of the Grand Est region and the Bas-Rhin, for his first official visit to the Institute. Following an introductory presentation by Professor Jacques Marescaux, the Prefect toured our advanced training facilities and viewed demonstrations of next-generation surgical robots dedicated to oncology. A highlight of the […]
Advancing Franco-Japanese Medical Innovation

IRCAD recently hosted a delegation from NAKANOSHIMA QROSS and Cuorips, an initiative led by Mrs. Catherine Trautmann and France BioValley. This visit underscored the enduring strength of the Franco-Japanese partnerships central to our mission. In addition to our work with leading Japanese clinical experts, we are proud to collaborate with three major industrial partners: Medicaroid, […]
Strasbourg Wins “City & Congress of the Year”

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 and B. Braun: Exploring Synergies

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 […]
IRCAD Africa and Kyoto Kagaku formalize strategic partnership

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 and AngioDynamics: Strategic Collaboration in Surgical Innovation

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 […]
IRCAD Successfully Renews GLP Compliance Certification

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 Welcomes Cook Medical Leadership to Explore Future Innovations

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 and Erbe Formalize Collaboration

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 […]
Tribute to Mrs. Sybill Storz

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 […]