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Shaping the Healthcare of Tomorrow

The Department of Digital Medicine (DDM) is dedicated to shaping the healthcare of tomorrow by transforming innovative ideas into practical healthcare solutions. Research performed in the DDM spans proof-of-concepts to validation, ensuring technologies are realistic and patient-focused. By uniting scientific excellence with technological expertise, DDM accelerates the path from lab to clinic. Education is central to the DDM mission: future medical doctors will gain skills in data literacy, digital diagnostics, and virtual care, while engineers will acquire biomedical knowledge through direct collaboration in clinical settings. This fosters inter-professional teamwork that drives faster innovation and implementation of new tools. For the public, it means earlier access to advanced prevention, diagnostic, and treatment options. Outreach initiatives will help citizens of Bern understand digital medicine and its impact on their health, empowering them in their care. Ethical, social, and legal aspects—such as data protection, fairness, transparency, and trust—are integral. DDM promotes awareness and critical debate to ensure digital medicine develops responsibly. Ultimately, DDM combines research, education, and engagement to deliver equitable, trustworthy, and impactful healthcare innovations.