{"id":11,"date":"2024-10-08T13:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T13:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iefm.health\/public\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:14:30","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iefm.health\/public\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

About IEFM<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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The Swiss Institute for Environmental and Functional Medicine (IEFM) is dedicated to bridging the gap between holistic medicine and scientific research. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that combining these two fields is essential for advancing healthcare and fostering a healthier world for everyone.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Our Medical Advisory Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Stefan R. Bornstein<\/strong> – Director of Medical Clinic and Polyclinic III, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. med. Philip Mavberg<\/strong> \u2013 CSO, Ayus Medical Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Swiss Institute for Environmental an Functional Medicine (IEFM) emphasises the need to promote the exchange between holistic medicine and scientific research and to build bridges. This is of crucial importance for several reasons:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Knowledge Transfer<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The exchange between clinical application and science accelerates the implementation of new findings in practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interdisciplinary Cooperation<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Complex health challenges require cooperation between different disciplines in order to develop holistic solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The dialogue between medicine and science promotes innovative approaches and technologies in healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Evidence-based Practice<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A closer link between research and practice strengthens evidence-based medicine and improves patient care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Social Benefit<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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By working together, socially relevant health issues can be tackled more effectively and efficiently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Vision for the Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The commitment to organising international congresses and promoting interdisciplinary exchange has a clear goal: Building bridges together for a healthier world of tomorrow.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get in touch with us. We are happy to help you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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