Member board of trustees
since 2007
Utilize the potential of life sciences

In recent decades, Switzerland's life sciences sector has undergone some successful development phases. With its practically oriented funding strategy, Gebert Rüf Stiftung is helping to fully utilize the potential of newfound strengths in Switzerland.
As an expert in Life Sciences, Jürg Schifferli sees his task as a member of the board of trustees as helping to implement the specific grant-making objectives in this key area of research, development and applied science.
As an expert in Life Sciences, Jürg Schifferli sees his task as a member of the board of trustees as helping to implement the specific grant-making objectives in this key area of research, development and applied science.
Background
Professor of Internal Medicine and Head Physician at the Clinic for Internal Medicine at Basel University Hospital (1993–2014), President of the Ethics Commission of the Regional Department for Internal Medicine Basel (1994–2000), member of the National Research Council of the SNSF (2000–2009), Dean of Research in 2010 and then until his retirement from office in 2014 Vice Dean of Research at the University of Basel Faculty of Medicine, member of the board of trustees of the Louis-Jeantet Foundation.

