We are pleased to invite you to our April Luncheon with Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger, Vice President Faculty Affairs and Scientific Information, University of Zurich and Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Criminology.
Advancing AI and Medicine: Swiss–Japanese Collaboration at the Frontier of Innovation
Switzerland and Japan are global leaders in artificial intelligence, medicine, and life sciences. In this talk, Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger, awarded the Order of the Rising Sun (2025), explores how academic excellence and strategic partnerships—such as between the University of Zurich and Kyoto University & other top Japanese institutions—translate into high-impact innovation. From AI-assisted cancer therapy to smart dental diagnostics and regenerative medicine, research is rapidly moving from lab to market. Start-ups like ONTRACK Biomedical show how academic spin-offs can revolutionize healthcare delivery. AI-driven tools are transforming medical education, accelerating discovery, and creating new business models. By bridging science, education, and entrepreneurship, Swiss–Japanese collaborations offer profitable, scalable solutions for tomorrow’s healthcare challenges—and a compelling case for joint investment in tech-powered life sciences.
| Date: | Thursday, April 24, 2025 |
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| Schedule: | 12:00 – 14:00 (D.O. 11:45) |
| Venue: | Shangri-la Tokyo, @Conway 2 & 3 (27F) Marunouchi Trust Tower Main, 1-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8283 (MAP) |
| Fee: | • Members: JPY 6,500 or 1 SCCIJ voucher 2025 • Non-members: JPY 8,000 |
| Registration: | *Registration closed* *Deadline: April 20, 2025, 23:59 JST* *No-shows/cancellations after the deadline will be fully charged.* |
| Concept: | • This event consists in a 3-course lunch followed by a presentation (and Q&A). The setting is ideal for networking. • Participants are typically members of the Swiss-Japanese business community, but non-members are also welcome to join. • Seats are not attributed (free seating). • Dress code is business / business casual. |
| Disclaimer: | • The SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this event. If you participate, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media, such as the SCCIJ website, SCCIJ social networking sites, and SCCIJ promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event. • The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization. |
| Inquiries: | By e-mail to info@sccij.jp |
Biography of the Speaker
Prof. Dr. Christian Schwarzenegger studied at the University of Zurich, earned his doctorate in 1992, and was admitted to the bar in Schaffhausen in 1993. From 1994 to 1999, he was an Assistant Professor at two universities in Japan. Since 1999, he has held a Chair in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Criminology at UZH. He was Dean of the Faculty of Law (2010–2014) and has been Vice President of the University of Zurich since 2014. His research focuses on family violence, cybercrime, and end-of-life decisions. He has published extensively and appeared as an expert in over 50 SRF crime documentaries. Until 2020, he led UZH’s international affairs, launching its first internationalization strategy, which strengthened global partnerships and networks. In 2025, he was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government for his contributions to academic exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and Switzerland.
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