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
Gia Thu Ly
Children's hospital
«Ich bringe die Stimmen der Patienten direkt in die Forschungsgestaltung ein, damit medizinische Studien das berücksichtigen, was wirklich wichtig ist.»
Michael Büttcher
Children's hospital
«Ich digitalisiere handschriftliche Impfausweise mit KI, damit Patienteninformationen sofort für eine bessere Versorgung verfügbar sind.»
Corina Christmann
Gynecology
«Ich möchte Therapien entwickeln, die mit dem weiblichen Zyklus harmonieren.»
Christian Braun
Gynecology
«Ich erforsche, wie optimierter Schlaf die Genesung nach Operationen beschleunigen kann.»
Fabian Pretz
Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery
«Ich will Operationstechniken bei Oberarmbrüchen verbessern.»
Matthias Wolfrum
Cardiology
«Ich untersuche geschlechtsspezifische Unterschiede in der Herzbehandlung»
Prof. Dr. med.
Christoph Henzen
Member of the Board
News
Foundation Board approves funding for two innovative projects
Wir haben die Förderung von 2 hoch-innovativen Projekten unserer Forschenden am Luzerner Kantonsspital bewilligt. Die Forschungsprojekte «KI-unterstützte Analyse von Impflücken bei Kindern» sowie «Public Patient Involvement in der ForschungWe have approved funding for two highly innovative projects by our researchers at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital. The research projects “AI-supported analysis of vaccination gaps in children” and “Public patient involvement in research” can now be carried out thanks to donations from our patrons. Thank you very much!
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.
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.
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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