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Giving patients a voice in research
Gia Thư Lý and Michael Buettcher have launched a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) initiative at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital with support from the LUKS Foundation for Clinical Research. Their goal is to ensure that patients’ perspectives become an integral part of research in Central Switzerland, creating lasting impact both nationally and internationally.
Giving patients a voice in research
Gia Thư Lý and Michael Buettcher have launched a Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) initiative at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital with support from the LUKS Foundation for Clinical Research. Their goal is to ensure that patients’ perspectives become an integral part of research in Central Switzerland, creating lasting impact both nationally and internationally.
Foundation board approves funding for two innovative projects
We have approved funding for two highly innovative projects by our researchers at Lucerne Cantonal Hospital. Thanks to the donations from our supporters, the research projects "AI-assisted analysis of vaccination gaps in children" and "Public Patient Involvement in Research" can now get underway. Thank you very much!
Academic biotope
- Research – Supporting innovative projects
- Education – Training the next generation
- Patient Wellbeing – Medicine that works
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.
Four young resident physicians received grants for protected research time, while five innovative projects were funded, including the digitalisation of vaccination records and greater patient involvement in research. This is how practical research from Central Switzerland creates real-world impact.
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.
Research success: publication by Fabian Pretz in JSES
Dr. med. Fabian Pretz completed a biomechanical study at the AO Research Institute Davos with the support of a research grant from the Foundation and subsequently published the results in the renowned Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES). The study forms part of his PhD programme at the University of Lucerne and demonstrates how targeted funding can advance both clinical research and academic careers.
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.
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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.