sitem-insel AG
«sitem-insel is a model project ensuring the involvement of all partners.»
- Johann N. Schneider-Ammann, Federal Councillor
«sitem-insel is a research institution of national importance and international appeal.»
- Christoph Ammann, Minister of Economic Affairs and Member of the Government of the Canton of Berne
«sitem-insel strengthens the position of the capital region of Bern in the medical sector to take a leading role in Switzerland and Europe.»
- Prof. Dr. Christian Leumann, Rector University of Bern
The mission of sitem-insel is to create and foster an enhanced environment for translational medicine in Switzerland. The strategy is based on three pillars:
sitem-insel School
university education for professionals in medical devices and life sciences industry
sitem-insel Enabling Facilities
specialized R&D workshops, laboratories, and equipment for industry, and academia
sitem-insel Promoting Services
promotes innovation and optimizes administrative and regulatory effort from bench to bedsides
sitem-insel aims to establish and operate a national center of competence for translational medicine in Berne
Translational medicine deals with the transition from new findings and products from industrial development and basic research to clinical application. This process-oriented discipline professionalizes the interaction between industry, universities, clinicians, regulatory bodies and investors.
sitem-insel is an independent, non-profit public-private partnership with the legal form of a public limited company. Government funding of appr. CHF 50m has been approved for the start-up phase. Subsequently, sitem-insel will be financially independent.
