The Geneva region is a global magnet for biotechnology, life sciences and cutting edge medicine. At the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG), the spirit of innovation is particularly evident within the domain of clinical research, as conducted in close partnership with the University of Geneva Faculty of Medicine. HUG enjoys national and international recognition :
- in seven areas of cutting-edge medicine
- as a WHO collaboration center in six disciplines.
HUG innovation and commitment to advancing healthcare is also reflected in its :
- 200 research groups
- 837 publications (source: 2023 key figures)
- 7 patents filed and 2 start-ups
With its partners, every year HUG organizes its own institutional :
HUG innovation is reflected by the fact that it is one of Europe's most advanced technical platforms :
- Overall real-estate portfolio value: 2 562 millions
- Therapeutic teaching applied to chronic diseases
- Humanitarian medicine and disaster management
- Research and training in mental health
- Telemedicine and eHealth
- Vaccinology
