USZ Foundation
The USZ Foundation is the nonprofit foundation of the University Hospital of Zurich. We connect dedicated donors with leading experts and research teams at the USZ. Our approach: Together, we develop tailored funding solutions. In this way, we enable medical advances that offer patients new hope.
Our Guiding Principles
Together, we are shaping the future of medicine at the USZ. To that end, we promote innovations that are already improving people’s quality of life today.
Tangible Benefits
We support projects aimed at advancing healthcare for the future. Every grant is designed to provide direct and lasting benefits for patients.
Responsibility and Quality
We use the funds entrusted to us in a targeted manner. 100% of donations go directly to the projects. Our funding decisions are guided by the expertise of our expert committees and are based on clear quality criteria.
Partnership and Trust
We combine private commitment with world-class university medicine. Together with our funding partners and the teams at the USZ, we are committed to transparent and reliable collaboration.
Office
We are your personal points of contact for any questions regarding your involvement. As a well-coordinated team, we support your projects from the initial idea through to successful implementation and ensure transparent communication between you and the project managers at the USZ.
Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees brings together leading figures from the fields of medicine, business, and society. It supports the USZ Foundation on a volunteer basis, ensures its strategic direction, and guarantees the responsible use of funds in accordance with our foundation’s mission.
The Board of Trustees serves on a volunteer basis and is supported by Dr. Rahel Goldenberger, Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
The administrative office is supported by Jamie Cassidy, who handles finances.