2nd Scientific TCM Conference
From science to clinical practice.
Where traditional wisdom meets modern research.
Aug. 15 to 18, 2024
Location: Bad Zurzach, Switzerland
Organizers:
Prof. Dr. Michael Furian
Prof. Dr. Yiming Li
Dr. Xiaying Wang
Dr. Xingfang Liu
Guest-Organizers:
Prof. Dr. Guanhu Yang, Ohio University, USA
Prof. Dr. Gerhard Litscher, SWISS TCM UNI, Switzerland, Medical University of Graz, Austria
Dr. Shihua Shi, Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research; Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM
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Our TCM Conference is a place where experts, practicing physicians, therapists, researchers, students and anyone interested in the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine meets to discuss current research, learn new techniques and make new connections.
Dear colleagues,
Based on the good experience from the 1st Scientific TCM Conference, we are proud to continue the series of this Conference format. Therefore, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 2nd Scientific TCM Conference in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, held from the 15th to 18th of August 2024.
The conference is jointly organized by the SWISS TCM UNI and TCM Ming Dao AG.
As in the first conference, the scientific program will address current research findings in TCM and will focus on studies in patients. In addition, the conference will offer the opportunity to learn new TCM techniques in practical courses and will be a unique platform for scientific exchange and networking among experts, practicing physicians, therapists, researchers and students interested in TCM.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please be aware that the congress language will be English.
Credits for attending the conference are or will be requested from different TCM organizations. The website will be updated regularly. For further information, please write an email to forschung@tcmuni.ch
Confirmed credits:
EMR, Switzerland: The conference program and content is in accordance with the EMR requirements for further training and education.
ASA, Switzerland: 6 Credits for Thursday, 15.08.2024; 6 Credits for Friday, 16.08.2024; 7 Credits for Saturday, 17.08.2024; 7 Credits for Sunday, 17.08.2024
NVA, Netherlands: The conference can be accredited to the NVA.
NVTGC Zhong Association, Netherlands: The conference can be accredited to the NVTGC Zhong Association.
This conference receives funding from:




Detailed program
The full conference program can be downloaded here: «2nd Scientific TCM Conference Program»
Thursday, 15.08.2024: Presentations
[table “41” not found /]Friday, 16.08.2024: Presentations
[table “43” not found /]Saturday/Sunday, 17./18.08.2024: 2-Day Clinical Practice Course
[table “44” not found /]Poster sessions
1. Michael Hammes – New linguistic considerations about the composition and transfer of denominations of disease in Chinese Medicine
2. Zipan Lyu – Osteoprotegerin-Mediated Adipogenesis in Obesity: A Potential Therapeutic Biomarker for Electro-acupuncture
3. Jiehan Liu – State of mind and health—Wellness in Chinese Philosophy
The costs
Registration for the congress is now open.
A 2-day conference ticket for Thursday & Friday (15 & 16 August)*
390 CHF
A 2-day conference ticket for students (15 & 16 August)*
80 CHF
Gala Dinner on Friday evening (16 August)
120 CHF
A 2-day course ticket for Saturday & Sunday (17 & 18 August)*
350 CHF
*Includes coffee breaks.
▼ Register now
Travel information
The congress will take place in the “Obere Kirche”, 5330 Bad Zurzach.
Hotel accommodation is available within walking distance. We recommend the Hotel zur Post: https://hotelzurpost.ch/
For further hotel recommendations please contact the congress support at forschung@tcmuni.ch
Arriving in Bad Zurzach is possible by public transport, either by train or by bus. From Zurich Airport (Zurich Flughafen), there are several ways that can be found on the official website of the Swiss Federal Railways (https://www.sbb.ch/en). If you need a shuttle service, please contact forschung@tcmuni.ch.
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