Center of Attention

The «Center of Attention» – a platform for an informal and interdisciplinary exchange between research institutes at clinics, universities, technical colleges and the medical technology industry – will be the main meeting point at the fair. With an integrated lecture room and a media corner. The Center of Attention will also bring together media partners, expert speakers, educational representatives and institutional partners of the medical technology industry.

Have a glance on the Swiss Medtech Research and Development Program: Distinguished professors of universities, heads of institutes, CEO's, manufacturers of devices and leading medical scientists of hospitals will participate as speakers of the forum-program at the Center of Attention. Contact: Bruno Lurati, BLu-consult, Head of the Project Center of Attention, info@blu-consult.ch

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Review: Speakers’ Program at the Center of Attention 2012

Biomedical engineering is a focus area of the Bern University of Applied Sciences.
In order to meet the demand for qualified experts in this field, we offer various degree programs and we work on cutting-edge research projects. The WMTF offers an ideal platform for the exchange with industry and the possibility to develop ideas and advance new solutions.
Prof. Dr. Volker M. Koch
Deputy Program Director, MSc in Biomedical Engineering

«With our long tradition in medical engineering and biomedical research, we welcome the great opportunity to participate in the upcoming WMTF. ETH Zurich will present its cutting-edge research and education in the Medtech area. Turning knowledge into business is a top priority for ETH Zurich and we will show recent innovations such as licensing opportunities and several promising Medtech spin-offs with their products.» 
Marjan N. Kraak
Business Development Manager (optional: in Life Sciences and Medtech) bei ETH transfer

«Research and development at FHNW is heavily industry-based, internationally oriented and very dynamic. The Center of Attention at the World Medtech Forum will provide medical engineering at FHNW an excellent opportunity to demonstrate what we are capable of, to establish industry cooperations and to analyze current trends.»
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erik Schkommodau
Head of Institute University of Applied Sciences and Art Northwestern Switzerland School of Life Sciences Institute for Medical and Analytical Technologies