Strengthening clinical research Shaping the future
The LUKS Clinical Research Foundation promotes and finances university clinical research. We enable young doctors to dedicate themselves to research alongside their clinical work, developing and implementing innovative ideas.
Your support shapes the future of medicine.
Projects
Investing in knowledge for better patient outcomes – Our commitment to clinical research excellence.
Thanks to your support we can research
Corina Christmann
Gynecology
«Ich möchte Therapien entwickeln, die mit dem weiblichen Zyklus harmonieren.»
Fabian Pretz
Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
"I want to improve surgical techniques for upper arm fractures."
Christian Braun
Gynecology
"I research how optimized sleep can accelerate recovery after surgery."
Matthias Wolfrum
Cardiology
"I study gender-specific differences in cardiac treatment"
Prof. Dr. med.
Christoph Henzen
Member of the Board
News
Cooperation agreement
The LUKS Research Foundation and the Institute for Medical Engineering signed a cooperation agreement on October 15, 2020. This partnership aims to advance research in medical device development through shared resources and expertise.
Where clinical research changes patient lives
At its unique location in Lucerne, the LUKS Clinical Research Foundation drives current, innovative, and internationally networked research to improve patients' lives through practical applications and create synergies and innovations in medical progress.
Academic biotope
The LUKS Clinical Research Foundation promotes an "academic biotope" where research, teaching, and practice are closely linked to develop innovations and transfer them directly to patient care.
Clinical research wants to find new innovative approaches. We want to offer our clinical staff financial support in this search.
Prof. Dr. med.
Reto Babst
Chairman of the board
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Innovation Hub Central Switzerland
The new center uses the state-of-the-art LUKiS clinical information system to conduct innovative research aimed at improving treatment processes and quality of care. By promoting interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration, it significantly contributes to strengthening Central Switzerland as an innovation hub.