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
Galerie
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:
| Day 1 – Wednesday, August 09, 2023 | Arrival of participants |
| Day 2 – Thursday, August 10, 2023 | TCM Research (30 minute talks) |
| Day 3 – Friday, August 11, 2023 | Clinical topics (30 minute talks) |
| Day 4 – Saturday, August 12, 2023 | TCM Practical courses (2 hour courses) |
| Day 5 – Sunday, August 13, 2023 | TCM Practical courses (2 hour courses) |
| Day 6 – Monday, August 14, 2023 | Departure or individual travel |
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
| Thursday | 10.08.23 | TCM Research | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
| 07:30-08:30 | On-site Registration | ||
| 1 Research at the Swiss TCM Uni | 08:30-09:00 | Yiming Li (DE) | Swiss University of Traditional Chinese Medicine |
| 09:00-09:30 | Michael Furian (DE) | Research Concept of the Swiss TCM University | |
| 09:30-10:00 | Christoph Beglinger (DE) | TCM – Challenges from the perspective of the Ethics Committee | |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 2 Real-world studies Chair: Michael Furian | 10:30-11:00 | Ly He (CN) | TCM real world studies in China |
| 11:00-11:30 | Michael Furian (DE) | Medical TCM Register in Switzerland | |
| 11:30-12:00 | Ahmet Sevik (DE) | Implementation and validation of a general consent and patient satisfaction | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunchtime | ||
| 3 TCM Research Chair: Michael Hammes | 13:30-14:00 | Xingfang Liu | Bibliometric analysis of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for mild cognitive impairment |
| 14:00-14:30 | Saroj Pradhan (DE) | TCM for headache disorders | |
| 14:30-15:00 | Gerhard Litscher (DE) | Laser Acupuncture, TCM Research and Integrative Medicine | |
| 15:00-15:30 | Donghao Gan (CN) | Piezo1 activation accelerates osteoarthritis progression and the targeted intervention effect of artemisinin | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee break | ||
| 4 Oral presentations of current research results Chair: Saroj Pradhan | 16:00-16:15 | Shihua Shi (EN) | Salidroside pretreatment alleviates PM2.5 caused lung injury via inhibition of apoptosis and pyroptosis through regulating NLRP3 Inflammasome |
| 16:15-16:30 | Xiaying Wang (EN) | TCM in the digital world – Can we learn from each other? | |
| 16:30-16:45 | Julia Schürer (DE) | Ashi Scalp Acupuncture in the Treatment of Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report | |
| 16:45-17:00 | Chen Binjun (EN) | Introduction to «Longsha Kaihe Liuqi» Acupuncture Method | |
| Scientific Meeting (only invitees) | 17:15-18:30 | Michael Furian (DE) | Plenum discussion about joint research projects |
| Friday | 11.08.23 | Clinical topics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
| 5 Clinical topics 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 | |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| 6 TCM and conventional medicine combined 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 | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch | ||
| 7 Acupuncture and 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 | |
| 15:30-16:00 | Coffee break | ||
| 8 Beyond TCM 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 | |
| Congress Committee Meeting (only invitees) | 17:45-18:30 | Michael Furian (DE) | |
| 19:00 | Gala Dinner – Announcement of Research Prize Winner | ||
| Saturday | 12.08.2023 | Clinical practice course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
| Course 1 | 08:00-10:00 | Yg Fang (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion in treating premature ovarian failure |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| Course 2 | 10:30-12:30 | Yanjun Wang (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion for chronic urticaria |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch | ||
| Course 3 | 14:00-16:00 | Jia Liu (CN) | Acupuncture and moxibustion in chronic low back pain |
| 16:00-16:30 | Coffee break | ||
| Course 4 | 16:30-18:30 | Sandi Suwanda (DE) | Master Tung acupuncture for spine problems |
| Sunday | 13.08.2023 | Clinical practice course | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
| Course 5 | 08:00-10:00 | Michael Furian (DE) | How to plan and conduct high-level research |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee break | ||
| Course 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 |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch | ||
| Course 7 | 14:00-16:00 | Yiming Li (DE/CN) | Integrative medical thinking in rare diseases |
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.
