Science & Innovation Newsletter – Winter Edition 2026

The latest edition of the Science & Innovation Newsletter from Swiss Medical Network is now available. This publication highlights recent scientific and clinical advancements that are shaping medical practice and translational research.

Key topics in this edition include:

1. Exosomes and Liposomes in Clinical Cancer ResearchExosomes and liposomes are being studied as nanotechnology-based vectors for diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and immunotherapy. Recent research demonstrates their potential in oncology, particularly for precision drug administration and biomarker discovery.
2. Surgical Innovation: ALPPS Procedure and the IDEAL FrameworkThe ALPPS procedure (Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy) illustrates how complex surgical innovations can be introduced safely and systematically using the IDEAL framework (Idea – Development – Exploration – Assessment – Long-term study), balancing innovation with patient safety.
3. Focal HIFU Therapy in Prostate CancerThis minimally invasive approach, developed in collaboration with EDAP TMS and the urology team at Clinique de Genolier, enables targeted treatment of prostate cancer while preserving healthy tissue and urinary and sexual functions in selected patients.
4. International Collaboration in Healthcare – Grand RoundsAs part of the partnership with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Dr. Jorge Pascual shared insights on international collaboration, knowledge sharing, and improving quality of care in a global medical context.