Registration is open and will close on 27 October 2025.

At the University Children’s Hospital Zurich (KISPI), some of Europe’s most dedicated doctors and researchers unite in the fight against childhood cancer, combining cutting-edge science with compassionate care.

A particular focus lies on brain tumors such as diffuse midline glioma (DMG/DIPG), among the most challenging in pediatric oncology. To address this, KISPI established a DIPG/DMG Center of Expertise and leads DMG-ACT (Diffuse Midline Glioma – Adaptive Combinatorial Therapy), an international initiative accelerating access to innovative treatments. Central to this research are drug screenings and advanced tumor cell cultures that help identify promising therapies and predict patient responses.

The hope driving these efforts is clear: through collaboration and investment in both science and care, to change the story for children and families facing this devastating disease.

Location
Forschung & Lehre
Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich
Auditorium B, ground level
August-Forel-Strasse 51
8008 Zürich

We visited Bios+ in Bellinzona that hosts IRB, IOR, and IRT in close collaboration with USI, creating a multidisciplinary hub with shared facilities and coordinated governance. IRB focuses on human immunology, IOR on translational oncology, and IRT on bridging research with clinical practice. Several labs develop 3D in vitro human models, organoids, and 3R methodologies. Together, they form an integrated ecosystem supporting advanced research, technology platforms, and partnerships to deliver patient-centered solutions.

Information: This is the last time we are using the circular TEDD Logo. In the future, we will only use the ZHAW Logo.

All meetings are in-person unless stated "online".

25 September 2025
TEDD Visit to Biomedical Sciences Research Institutes & Università della Svizzera italiana

3 November 2025
TEDD Visit to University Children's Hospital, Zürich, Switzerland

13 November 2025
Replacement in Neuroscience Workshop, 3R CC, Online

4 December 2025
TEDD Visit Blutspende ZHBSD, Switzerland

Yearly TEDD Partnership fee 2025 is CHF 500.

TEDD Partnership conditions:

• Two people from TEDD Partner organization can attend TEDD events free of charge. Subsequent people from this organization will receive a 50% discount for that event.
• TEDD Partnership period is from January to December of the given year.
• TEDD Partnership extends for the following year unless cancelled.
• TEDD Partner can cancel partnership latest on 30 November of the current year effective next year by sending us an email on info.tedd@zhaw.ch.