The podium discussions were lively and interesting, continuing on at the reception that followed. The discussion focused on gender-specific differences that can affect diagnoses and treatment, as well as issues regarding evidence-based medicine and personalized medicine.

The panel included:

• Priv. Doz. Dr. Marlies Antlanger, Department of Internal Medicine, Kepler University Hospital
• Univ. Prof. Dr. Clemens Schmitt, head of the University Department of Hematology and Internal Oncology, JKU
• Univ. Prof. Dr. Andreas Zierer, head of the University Hospital for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, JKU

Christine Haiden chaired the JKU medTALK.

Focusing on future topics in medicine, the discussion series “JKU medTALK” at the Johannes Kepler University Linz takes place at the new JKU medLOFT. The JKU intends to organize a regular, quarterly platform in support of research and innovative medicine, as well as to bring medical professionals, media experts, and leaders in the medical industry together to address and discuss controversial subjects.

Watch the second JKU medTALK and experience some of the highlights: