IRCAD

Founded in France in 1994,IRCAD is an internationally renowned research institute specializing in digestive tract cancers and minimally invasive surgery techniques. Based in Strasbourg, France, the IRCAD is a center of excellence combining research, training and technological innovation in surgery. The institute offers intensive training for surgeons, supported by cutting-edge technologies, and works closely with medical industries to develop and test new surgical tools. Its reputation and expertise make it a global benchmark for surgical innovation.

IRCAD website

The partnership between the Genolier Innovation Hub and the IRCAD is based on a number of key strategic thrusts aimed at strengthening training, research and the application of cutting-edge technologies in the healthcare field. The aim of this collaboration is to push back the frontiers of tomorrow's medicine, offering healthcare professionals privileged access to the latest innovations.

Training and surgical expertise

One of the main areas of collaboration is the development of practical training programs. Both the Hub and the IRCAD offer training in complementary real-life clinical conditions: the Hub uses simulators or clinical studies on patients, while the IRCAD uses animals or anatomical specimens. This approach enables healthcare professionals to benefit from a more comprehensive learning experience.

Robotic ophthalmic surgery

The Hub and the IRCAD are working together to perfect robotic surgical techniques in the field of ophthalmology, offering increasingly precise and less invasive treatment solutions for patients. This strategic partnership represents a step forward towards more efficient, more collaborative and resolutely forward-looking medicine.