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
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
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 TCM Research in Switzerland | 08:30-09:15 | M. Furian | Welcome presentation and TCM research activities in Switzerland |
| 09:15-09:30 | D. Zhang | Communication by Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine Delegate | |
| 09:30-10:00 | Coffee break | ||
| 2 TCM Modernization and Digital Chinese Medicine Chair: Gerhard Litscher | 10:00-10:30 | G. Litscher | Digital Chinese Medicine: From Acupuncture to Algorithms |
| 10:30-11:00 | T. Xu | Intelligent Acupuncture Robot and its Application in Neuroendocrinology | |
| 11:00-11:30 | M. Mičetić | Mathematical Modelling and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus by Acupuncture | |
| 11:30-12:00 | K. Chan Lan | Robot-assisted Laser Acupuncture | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch time | ||
| 3 Herbal Medicine Chair: Xiaying Wang | 13:30-14:00 | Y. Ruyu | Food and medicine continuum in China: A chronological view on the historical TCM herbals |
| 14:00-14:30 | N. Zhao-Seiler | The TCM Herb Garden at ZHAW: Bridging Study, Contemplation and Understanding of TCM Herbal Medicine | |
| 14:30-15:00 | S. Giannoukos | Advanced mass spectrometry applications: investigating nutritional insights via breath and skin emanations during cupping therapy | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Poster walk and discussions | ||
| 4 Oral presentations Chair: Michael Furian | 16:00-16:30 | L. Wu | Socio-psychological aspects of TCM in different countries and cultures |
| 16:30-17:00 | X. Bin | Preliminary consideration of reporting on research in the field of traditional Chinese medicine for treating sleep disorders | |
| 17:00-17:30 | F. Bahr | Use of AI in the creation of a lecture and exam questions | |
| 17:45-18:30 | Conference Advisory Board Meeting (Members only) | ||
| Apéro riche | 18:30 | Aperitif at the Hotel zur Post |
Friday, 16.08.2024: Presentations
| Session | Time | Speaker | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Reasearch in Switzerland Chair: Gerhard Litscher | 08:30-09:00 | M. Furian | How to critically appraise published clinical trials |
| 09:00-09:30 | F. Li | A multicenter, central randomized controlled trial of heat-sensitive moxibustion in the treatment of swollen knee osteoarthritis | |
| 6 Integrative medicine in research and practice Chair: Guanhu Yang | 10:00-10:30 | G. Yang | The role of heart-adjusting acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases |
| 10:30-11:00 | S. Li | The Perspective for Chinese Medicine Intervention for Coronary Artery Disease: Targeting Inflammation | |
| 11:00-11:30 | X. Wang | Acceptance of the general consent and findings from a satisfaction questionnaire in several Swiss TCM practices | |
| 11:30-12:00 | S. Shi | Global ubiquitination increase is associated with antiviral responses in virally infected primary monocytes | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Lunch time | ||
| 7 Neurology Chair: Michael Hammes | 13:30-14:00 | S. K. Pradhan | The hype about Daith piercing for chronic migraine and tension-type headache: Is it really effective? |
| 14:00-14:30 | A. Gantenbein | Using TCM in headache disorders | |
| 14:30-15:00 | J. Pan | Transcriptomic profiling of human and mice astrocytes in Alzheimer’s disease | |
| 15:00-16:00 | Poster walk and discussions | ||
| 8 Oral presentations Chair: Shihua Shi | 16:00-16:30 | B. Chen | Novel Therapeutic Agent Fangchinoline Targeting NOX4 Effectively Alleviates Metastasis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer |
| 16:30-17:00 | J.Liu | State of mind and health—Wellness in Chinese Philosophy | |
| 19:00 | Gala Dinner at the Zurzacherhof – Announcement of Research Prize Winners |
Saturday/Sunday, 17./18.08.2024: 2-Day Clinical Practice Course
| Course | Time | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Healing Beyond Boundaries: Mastering Pain and Internal Disorders with TCM and Acupuncture Lecturer: Prof. Guanhu Yang (USA) Course Language: English | 09:00-17:00, Saturday & Sunday | 1. Unveiling TCM Strategies for Conquering Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Dizziness 2. Revolutionary Acupuncture Insights for Blood Sugar Control and Peripheral Neuropathy 3. Acupuncture Breakthroughs in Acute Myocardial Infarction Care 4. Integrating TCM and Modern Pharmacology for Atherosclerosis: Targeting Plaque with Precision 5. Harmonizing the Gut: TCM Approaches to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 6. TCM Wisdom for Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS): A New Hope 7. Navigating Ménière's Disease with TCM Acupuncture: A Path to Balance 8. The Art and Science of Acupuncture in Pain Relief: Clinical and Research Perspectives |
| Die Reservoire des Wassers: Die Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäße mit ihren klinischen Funktionen und Anwendungen Lecturer: Prof. Dr. med. Michael Hammes Speaker: Dr. med. Roya Schwarz Course Language: German | 09:00-17:00, Saturday & Sunday | 1. Der Aufbau der Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäße (奇經八脈) 2. Wesentliche Aspekte der Acht Pforten der Flussaktivierung (Acht Pforten der Verknüpfung mit den Außergewöhnlichen Pforten 八脈交會穴) 3. Abdominelle Testzonen der Außergewöhnlichen Gefäße 4. Erweiternde Aspekte zum Wesen der Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäße in der Autogenese und Individuation des Menschen 5. Der Bezug zu den Drei Ebenen 6. Spezifika der Pathogenese in den Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäßen 7. Die wesentlichen Pforten zur Aktivierung der Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäße 8. Spezifische Korrelate der Störungen in den Acht Außergewöhnlichen Gefäßen 9. Fallbeispiele und Übungen |
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.
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.
