Section of Medicine

The core tasks of the Section of Medicine are, on the one hand, training doctors and, on the other hand, teaching biomedicine and sports and movement sciences. In the area of medical training, our special focus is on family medicine, which is unique in the whole of Switzerland. The teaching programme is complemented by a broad spectrum of research focuses, ranging from the molecular-biological and the cognitive foundations of life sciences to the cultural and literary-historical dimensions of medicine.

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Everybody’s a top scorer thanks to virtual reality?

In just 15 minutes, training with a simulator allowed professional hockey players to significantly improve their perceptual abilities in front of the opposing team’s net. Developed by researchers at the…

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Human research: new ICH Guideline and de-identification of data

The ICH Good Clinical Practice Guideline has been updated and will apply to clinical trials in Switzerland starting in summer 2025. The SPHN has developed a practical tool to identify the risks of data…

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Unlocking Collaboration: Inside BioAlps Event at UNIFR Showcases Cutting-Edge Research

The Knowledge and Technology Transfer services of UNIFR and the Adolphe Merkle Institute recently hosted an inspiring BioAlps INSIDE event, highlighting cutting-edge research on neuroscience, translational…

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Departements

The Section of Medicine comprises five departments

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Seminar series

Neurobiologie, Ask the expert, Medical Humanities 

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Institute for Family Medicine

We promote research, education as well as continuing education and we provide services in the field of family medicine.

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NARA

National reference laboratory for the early detection and monitoring of novel antibiotic resistance

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