We were delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Chris Lim from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University to the Hutthurm campus.

The focus was on joint research projects at the interface between medicine and engineering, as well as an exchange on teaching in the Physician Assistant programme. Prof. Lim learned about current activities on campus, including innovative approaches to improving care for diabetes patients and chronic wounds.

The discussions on practical approaches, international expertise and the transfer of modern research directly to the region were particularly exciting. It became clear how important the connection between engineering and medicine is – for example, in the development of personalised solutions using 3D printing that can improve patient treatment.

The visit once again highlighted the potential of applied research, the transfer of knowledge into practice and the opportunities for regional healthcare.