1st Scientific TCM Conference
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Europe – from Science to Clinical Practice
Aug. 10 to 13, 2023
Location: Bad Zurzach, Switzerland
Organized by the
Swiss University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Organizers:
Michael Furian
Yiming Li
Lyu Xiaoying
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Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 1st Scientific TCM Conference in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland.
The conference is jointly organised by SWISS TCM UNI and TCM Ming Dao AG.
The scientific programme will address current research in TCM, focusing on studies from practice and clinical TCM research in various health conditions. In addition, the conference will offer the opportunity to learn new and proven TCM techniques in practical courses.
The conference will be a unique platform for scientific exchange and networking among experts, practicing physicians, therapists and researchers in TCM.
A cultural programme for participants and accompanying persons will allow to explore the surroundings of Bad Zurzach with its great thermal baths and vineyards.
Program overview:
| Freitag | 11.08.23 | Klinische Themen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Zeit | Sprecher | Titel |
| 5 Klinische Themen Chair: Jia Liu | 08:30-09:00 | Ling Guan (CN) | Structural acupuncture and moxibustion for knee joint pain |
| 09:00-09:30 | Tianshen Ye (CN) | A series of research on the adenosine mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis | |
| 09:30-10:00 | Michael Furian (DE) | Update 2022 – Brief summary of Published studies in TCM | |
| Kaffeepause | 10:00-10:30 | ||
| 6 TCM und Schulmedizin kombiniert Chair: Gerhard Litscher | 10:30-11:00 | Peter Lude (DE) | Holistic thinking and precise care in patients with paraplegics |
| 11:00-11:30 | Michael Hammes (EN) | Pain relief of electroacupuncture corresponds with hypothalamic and periaqueductal gray activation – a single-blind placebo-controlled fMRI study | |
| 11:30-12:00 | Peter Sandor (DE) | Rehabilitation and TCM – current practice at ZURZACH Care and future perspectives | |
| Mittag | 12:00-13:30 | ||
| 7 Akupunktur und Moxibustion Chair: Sandi Suwanda | 13:30-14:00 | Yg Fang (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion in treating premature ovarian failure |
| 14:00-14:30 | Jia Liu (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion in chronic low back pain | |
| 14:30-15:00 | Yanjun Wang (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic urticaria | |
| 15:00-15:30 | Xiaoying Lyu (CN | Effect of TCM on neurological function in post-stroke patients undergoing a 3 month rehabilitation program | |
| Kaffeepause | 15:30-16:00 | ||
| 8 Über TCM hinaus Chair: Florian Beissner | 16:00-16:30 | Olaf van Loon (DE) | Dry needling in neurologic patients |
| 16:30-17:00 | Florian Beissner (DE) | Sinosomatics – East Asian medicine meets hypnotherapy | |
| 17:00-17:30 | Sandi Suwanda (DE) | Magical point combination of tung acupuncture | |
| Treffen des Kongresskomitees (nur eingeladene Gäste) | 17:45-18:30 | Michael Furian (DE) | |
| Gala Dinner – Announcement of Research Prize Winner | 19:00 | ||
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please be aware that the congress language will be German and slides in English. Presentation language can be German, English or Chinese. Important content will be translated between Chinese and German language.
Confirmed credits:
ASA, Switzerland: 6 Credits each for Thursday and Friday; 2 Credits for each attended Course on Saturday and Sunday.For further information, please write an email to forschung@tcmuni.ch
| Sonntag | 13.08.2023 | Klinscher und praktischer Kurs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Zeit | Sprecher | Titel |
| Kurs 5 | 08:00-10:00 | Michael Furian (DE) | How to plan and conduct high-level research |
| Kaffeepause | 10:00-10:30 | ||
| Kurs 6 | 10:30-12:30 | Julia Schürer (DE) | Ashi Scalp Acupuncture in the Treatment of Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report |
| Mittag | 12:30-14:00 | ||
| Kurs 7 | 14:00-16:00 | Yiming Li (DE/CN) | Integrative medical thinking in rare diseases |
| 09:00 – 09: 15 | Opening of Congress | |
| 9: 15 – 10: 00 | Zurzach - Place of St. Verena and Baths | Prof. Dr. Hans Rudolf Sennhauser |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Tea break & photos | |
| 10:30 – 11:15 | Living with Jing Fang in everyday life | Prof. Dr. Huang Huang |
| 11:15 – 12:00 | The doctrine of Zhang Zhong Jing on the principle of life | Lecturer Yi-Xuan Hu |
| 12:00 – 14: 00 | Lunch break | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Principles and rules for treating patients with chronic pain with Jing Fang | Prof. Dr. Wan-Shan Hao |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Jing Fang and Pain | Lecturer Nadine Zäch & Therapist Rolf Roth |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Tea/Coffee break | |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Emergency treatment of cardiovascular diseases and pain with Jing Fang and acupuncture | Prof. Dr. Bing-Sheng Yuan |
| 19:00 | Gala Dinner |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | The difficulty in the medical treatment of critical illnesses | Prof. Dr. Fang-bai Liu |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | European herbal plants for cardiovascular disease | Dipl.Ing.ETH Jens Bomholt |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Tea/Coffee break | |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Burnout, Science and Traditional Medicine | Dr. med. Gerhard Kögler |
| 12:00-14:00 | Lunch break | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | The Prevention & Treatment of Cancer with Jing Fang, Acupuncture & Life Enhancement Strategies | Prof. Dr.De-Yuan Wang |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Clinical case study: The immediate effect of acupuncture treating mammary fibroadenoma | TCM Doctor Phd. Student Baden Soghatsang |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Tea/Coffee break | |
| 16:00- 17:00 | Useful knowledge from ‘Life Cultivation’ for cancer and cardiovascular patients | Lecturer De-Yi |
| 9:00 – 17:00 | Further education course for Jingfang TCM – Living with Jing Fang in everyday life (Part. 1) | Prof. Dr. Huang Huang |
| 9:00 – 17:00 | Further education course for Jingfang TCM – The doctrine of Zhang Zhong Jing on the principleof life | Lecturer Yi-Xuan Hu |
The costs
Registration for the congress is now open.
A 2-day conference ticket for Thursday & Friday (10 & 11 August).
480 CHF
A 2-day conference ticket for students (10 & 11 August)
250 CHF
Gala Dinner on Friday evening (11 August)
120 CHF
A 1-day course ticket for Saturday OR Sunday (12 OR 13 August)
200 CHF
A 2-day course ticket for Saturday & Sunday (12 & 13 August)
350 CHF
▼ Register now
Travel information
The congress will take place in the “Obere Kirche”, 5330 Bad Zurzach.
Hotel accommodation is available within walking distance. For further information please contact the congress support at forschung@tcmuni.ch.
For international guests arriving at Zurich Airport, a car shuttle will be organised for you by the Congress Committee.