Menu
On April 6, 2016, Strasbourg’s Image-Guided Surgery Institute (IHU/IRCAD Strasbourg) was honored during the first University Hospital Institute (IHU) International Days organized jointly by the CGI (General Commissariat for Investment), the Ministry of Health, and the ARIIS (Alliance for Healthcare Industries Research and Innovation).
After the speech delivered by Marisol Touraine, French Minister of Health, and the speech delivered by Thierry Mandron, Secretary of State in charge of Higher Education and Research, the International Days started with a panel discussion on the development of Image-Guided Surgery Institute, presented by Professor Marescaux.
In his closing words for the morning session, Louis Schweitzer, General Commissioner for Investment, stressed that he was filled with deep admiration for the six French IHUs, underlining the extremely positive of the international jury’s report during their mid-term evaluation of the different institutes. He concluded with these words: “Success generates funds”, and he officially announced the sustainability of the IHUs, with the firm belief that financial instruments be rapidly brought together to this effect.
The announcement was taken up in the early afternoon by French President François Hollande who publicly congratulated Professor Marescaux for his initiative in launching the IHU project and implementation. He also confirmed his willingness to ensure the sustainability of the project, which is, for him, a brilliant scientific and economic success.
Following French President’s speech, Professor Marescaux and the 5 other IHU presidents had the opportunity to talk and interact with French President François Hollande during 30 minutes.
The presence of the French President at these first IHU International Days is a strong sign of the government’s commitment and support in the development of these projects.
Watch the video of the presidential address:
http://www.elysee.fr/videos/declaration-lors-de-la-journee-internationale-des-instituts-hospitalo-universitaires/
Photo credit: ©Présidence de la République – F. Lafite
Don’t miss the latest news from IRCAD.
Sign up here for our newsletters and communication mailings
to stay informed about us and our courses
Please note that the IRCAD administrative board and staff are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in France. The health, safety, and well-being of our participants, experts and staff are our top priority!
Despite the current context, the IRCAD stands firmly by your side to help you acquire knowledge and skills. Come and join us !
We would like to draw your attention that the « Vaccine Pass » is now mandatory in France since end of January 2022 and replaces the former « Health Pass » to access places that are open to the public, such as cinemas, museums, cafés and restaurants, hotels as well as the IRCAD Institute which welcomes participants in the framework of its courses and seminars. Thus, a PCR test without vaccination is no longer sufficient to take part in our courses.
The vaccine pass includes a proof of the following (one of the 3 items is sufficient):
Further information about the new vaccine pass can be found at :
We very much hope to be able to count on your kind understanding of those rules which have been set by the French Government and which our Institute is required to apply
