Board of Trustees

Digital transformation affects every aspect of our lives – both economically and across society as a whole. Interdisciplinary research at the University of Bern makes an important contribution in this area, which we must strengthen and communicate to the wider world in a way that adds value. I am delighted to support this effort to build bridges.

For many years, I have been committed to ensuring that knowledge gained from basic medical research can improve patients’ quality of life as quickly as possible. Promoting science-based innovation is the key to achieving this.

At the Forschungsstandort Bern, we are helping to develop environmentally and climate-friendly solutions for a sustainable future. It is important to me personally to be able to contribute to this.

Supporting the next generation is very close to my heart. The UniBE Foundation allows donors to provide targeted support for a new generation of researchers at the University of Bern.

To meet the challenges of the future, close collaboration between academic research and practical application is essential. New concepts need to be developed and new approaches pursued. The UniBE Foundation makes this possible, and I am thrilled to be able to support this effort.

We still know far too little about many diseases. The future of medicine requires targeted basic research and the development of innovative solutions in diagnosis and therapy. It is a matter close to my heart to be involved in achieving this.

I am convinced that, thanks to the UniBE Foundation, the University of Bern will be able to strengthen its activities in research and the support of young talent, which will ultimately benefit the economy and society. I am pleased to be able to contribute to this.

Young researchers need a wide range of opportunities and financial support to be able to achieve outstanding results – I remain committed to this cause.

As an alumnus of the University of Bern and as an entrepreneur, strengthening Bern as a location for science and business is a matter close to my heart. That is why I am supporting the UniBE Foundation.