On the occasion of its 22nd annual meeting, the GIST Group Switzerland and its partners are organizing a day dedicated to oncology, open to the general public, patients, healthcare professionals and researchers.
April 25, 2025, from 11:15 to 16:00
Screening of the film Les Courageux at 16:30
Genolier Innovation Hub
This edition will highlight scientific and technological advances in the fight against cancer, beyond gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), by addressing topical issues in oncology. The day will close with the presence of Ophélie Kolb, actress in the film Les Courageux, and the screening of this poignant film. The film illustrates the precariousness and loneliness of life, themes that resonate with the mission of the Swiss GIST Group and its commitment to supporting every patient.
An enriching program and renowned speakers:
11:15 Welcome: Martin Wettstein, Stanley Haudidier, Anna Gräbner and Michael Montemurro
11:30 Oncology: GIST from A to IDRX-42. Prof. Dr Patrick Schöffski, Medical Oncologist, UZ Leuven
12:30 Standing lunch
13:30 GIST for the curious: Dr Michael Montemurro, oncologist, Clinique de Genolier
13:45 AI, Digitization and the future of healthcare Jan Beger, Global Head of AI Advocacy, GE Healthcare
14:30 Education for the future Prof. Dr. Andrew Oates, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. Andrew Oates, Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences, EPFL Lausanne
15:00 La Ligue contre le cancer - aide et alliée des patients Chantal Diserens, Director of the Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer
15:15 "Les Courageux" : un hymne à la résilience et à la solidarité Ophélia Kolb, actress
15:30 Acknowledgements & closing of presentations. Martin Wettstein, President of GIST Group Switzerland and Michael Montemurro
BREAK
16:30 Screening of the film "Les Courageux" (1h20)
18:00 Round table discussion, with Ophélia Kolb
Pierre-Alain Praz (Caritas), moderated by Julie Evard (RTS)
