Fighting Resistance: A European Approach to Sepsis at UZH.
The 24th Day of Clinical Research at the University Hospital Zurich took place on Thursday, 22 May 2025, from 08:00 - 16:30. This year's overarching theme focused on sepsis and the multidisciplinary challenges it presents.
Prof. Dr. Walter Zingg, the Principle Investigator of the REVERSE Project, played a significant role in the comprehensive programme. He delivered a plenary lecture entitled: "How Do We Improve the Resistance Situation? A European Approach".
You can watch Professor Zingg's lecture here - please note, this lecture is in German.
In his presentation, Prof. Zingg highlighted the REVERSE Project, discussing its strategies and tools aimed at preventing and treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens. He explored the three nested trials, the integrate modular strategy, implementation, cost-effectiveness analysis, and presented the baseline results from REVERSE's four participating countries and twenty-four hospitals. Additionally, he addressed the prevalence and incidence of healthcare-associated infections in the four high-prevalence countries involved in the project.
The day continued with additional plenary lectures, networking opportunities, and an extensive poster hall.
The event served as a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, showcasing current scientific findings, and facilitating practical discussions related to sepsis. During the event, the prestigious Georg Friedrich Gőtz Award was also presented. This award annually recognises two researchers from the University of Zurich for their outstanding, internationally recognised achievements in basic or clinical research.