Prof. Kirsten Mertz newly elected to the Senate of the SAMS

Prof. Dr. Kirsten Mertz, Clinical Professor of General Pathology at the University of Basel and Chief Physician at the University Hospital Basel (USB), has been elected to the Senate of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS). With this election, she takes up a seat on one of the most important scientific bodies in Swiss medicine.

 

The Senate is the highest governing body of the SAMS. It brings together leading figures from medicine, research, and healthcare and defines the Academy’s strategic direction. Its responsibilities include promoting medical sciences, contributing to the development of medical-ethical guidelines, and actively addressing current challenges in healthcare.

 

Prof. Kirsten Mertz is one of the nine new members elected at the 2026 Senate meeting. With her extensive expertise in pathology, molecular pathology, and translational research, she brings valuable perspectives to the Academy’s work.

 

Since July 2024, Kirsten Mertz has served as Clinical Professor of General Pathology at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, with an appointment at the University Hospital Basel. Her research focuses particularly on the development and validation of molecular biomarkers for cancer, inflammatory diseases, and infections, as well as the application of innovative diagnostic technologies.

 

Her election to the SAMS Senate reflects the outstanding national recognition of Prof. Kirsten Mertz’s scientific achievements and further enhances the visibility of the University Hospital Basel and the Basel research community within Switzerland’s scientific landscape.

 

The University Hospital Basel warmly congratulates Prof. Kirsten Mertz on this distinguished appointment and wishes her great success in her new role within the SAMS Senate.

 

About the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS)

Founded in 1943 by the medical faculties and the Swiss Medical Association (FMH) as an institution dedicated to the promotion of research, the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) today acts as a bridge between science and society. The SAMS is active across all areas of medicine, from primary care to highly specialized medicine.