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Research
Questions grounded in clinical need, explored with methodological rigour and multidisciplinary reach.
View research →Based in Switzerland • Advancing clinical neuroscience
Donate ↗ Independent Swiss foundation
Furthering clinical
neurosciences.
We bring clinicians, researchers and educators together to advance applied and translational neuroscience—from scientific question to meaningful clinical impact.
NEURAL NETWORK / 3D
OUR FOCUSFrom clinical
complexity to clarity
complexity to clarity
Research · Education · Translation
6running projects
1,411course participants
96scientific partners
Swiss NPO Code
principles
principles
01 / FOUNDATION
Clinical neuroscience
moves forward together.
The most important questions in brain health rarely belong to one discipline.
The Swiss Neuro Foundation supports applied and translational efforts across research, education and clinical collaboration. We create the conditions for specialists to share evidence, challenge assumptions and develop work that can matter at the bedside.
How we work →✣
Education
Scientific exchange that turns emerging knowledge into sharper judgement and better practice.
Explore learning →◎
Translation
Tools, frameworks and collaborations that help evidence travel from study to clinical setting.
See our approach →THE FOUNDATION PATHWAY
One continuous cycle.
Four ways in.
Select a ring in the Foundation mark to explore how a clinical observation can become a research programme, a learning experience and, ultimately, useful knowledge.
01 / 04
Define the clinical question
Start with an unresolved problem observed in care. Map the people affected, the decisions involved, existing evidence and the uncertainty that matters.
- Clinical need statement
- Evidence landscape
- Patient-relevant outcomes
SNFclinical
question
question
SELECT A RING
RESEARCH THEMES
Questions at the edge
of clinical practice.
Our focus areas connect specific neurological challenges with broader questions about evidence, outcomes and decision-making.
Cerebrovascular disease
Supporting interdisciplinary work around aneurysm pathophysiology, risk assessment and cerebrovascular decision-making.
Questions we explore- How can risk be communicated more consistently?
- Which outcomes matter most after intervention?
- Where can shared data improve judgement?
02 / ACTIVE PORTFOLIO
Work designed for
clinical relevance.
Explore representative programmes across our research, education and translational mission.
01Cerebrovascular
AneurysmDataBank
A governed multimodal research infrastructure supporting an integrated model of intracranial aneurysm disease.
Learn more ↗02Brain health
Postoperative brain function
Translational work examining neurological and cognitive outcomes after complex procedures.
Learn more ↗03Education
Interdisciplinary exchange
Case-led learning connecting neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology and critical care.
Learn more ↗04Digital health
IASCORE clinical calculator
A combined interface for established UIATS, PHASES, ISUIA and UCAS scoring workflows.
Learn more ↗05Research
ISGC IA Genetics Working Group
International collaboration investigating genetic factors in aneurysm formation, growth and rupture.
Learn more ↗06Education
Future clinical leaders
Mentorship and practical research education for the next generation of neuroscientists.
Learn more ↗03 / CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE
Useful information,
carefully framed.
Our educational resources are built to make complex neuroscience more navigable while preserving the uncertainty and nuance that good medicine requires.
LEARNING LAB
Education for
complex decisions.
Clinical neuroscience advances when people can examine difficult evidence together. Our learning formats prioritise discussion, cross-specialty perspective and the honest treatment of uncertainty.
Interdisciplinary symposia
Focused scientific meetings where specialists compare methods, cases and emerging evidence.
For practising specialistsCase-based exchange
Small-group sessions that examine how evidence, anatomy, risk and patient context interact.
For clinical teamsResearch methods
Practical learning around study design, outcome selection, interpretation and scientific communication.
For investigators and traineesDigital clinical tools
Guidance on using structured scores and calculators with appropriate limitations and safeguards.
For evidence-informed practiceOUR STANDARDS
Credibility is
a daily practice.
Clinically anchored
We begin with problems experienced in real care settings and keep patient-relevant outcomes in view.
Methodologically serious
We match methods to questions, disclose limitations and avoid certainty that the evidence cannot support.
Multidisciplinary
We make room for different specialties, methods and perspectives to challenge one another constructively.
Transparent and responsible
We distinguish education from advice, research from established care, and exploratory work from validated conclusions.
A note on medical information
Content on this site is for general information and education. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have symptoms or concerns, contact an appropriately qualified healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact your local emergency service.
COLLABORATING CLINICS & SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTIONS
A network built for
cross-disciplinary work.
The Foundation’s collaborative environment has included clinical, academic, engineering and virtual-physiology partners across Switzerland and Europe.
cabmm
Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine
ZHAW
Life Sciences and Facility Management · Institute of Applied Simulation
Empa
Materials Science and Technology
IT’IS Foundation
Information Technologies in Society
VPH Institute
Virtual Physiological Human
Université de Genève
Faculté de Médecine
Universitätsklinikum Essen
University hospital collaboration
04 / IMPACT
Progress you can
measure.
Our impact begins with the quality of the network: people and institutions willing to work across boundaries, share learning and keep the clinical question in view.
6Active projectsCollaborative clinical programmes
1,411Learners reachedParticipants at foundation courses
96Scientific partnersAcross disciplines and institutions
05 / QUESTIONS
Good questions
deserve clarity.
Find concise answers about the Foundation, collaboration, information quality and the boundaries of this website.
No. This website offers general educational information and cannot replace an assessment by a qualified healthcare professional.
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Advance neuroscience
with us.
Bring a clinical question, a research idea or an educational collaboration.