SINCE 1986
HELPING PATIENTS IN NEED
In 1986, a group of committed doctors working at the Clinique de Genolier set up Genolier Foundation – a charitable foundation dedicated to helping patients in need.
Taken over by Swiss Medical Network in 2014, this foundation has continued to evolve ever since. Originally active only in Genolier, it now extends to the whole of Switzerland, and covers disabling, serious or chronically progressive diseases.
1986
The foundation set up at Clinique de Genolier is committed to saving lives and treating patients in need
2014
Breast cancer patients now have access to intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), which is offered at Clinique de Genolier
2017
Genolier Foundation is involved in international humanitarian missions (medical supplies, on-site support, training)
2018
Implementation of the oncological rehabilitation program and introduction of complementary therapies
2020
Patients suffering from prostate cancer are now also supported by Genolier Foundation
2021
The first center for supportive care for cancer patients opens its doors at Clinique de Genolier
2022
Supportive care programs are now also offered at Clinica Sant’Anna, Sorengo
Opening of the Centre de Médecine intégrative of Clinique Générale-Beaulieu in Geneva
2023
From now on, Genolier Foundation will support all patients in need who suffer from a serious, disabling or chronic disease
Fondation board
Raymond Loretan
Chairman
Former Ambassador and Consul General to Asia and the USA, Raymond Loretan is Chairman of Swiss Medical Network and Vice-Chairman of AEVIS VICTORIA SA. He is also a director and board member of several companies, foundations and associations, including the Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, CIOMAL – the international leprosy program, and the independent think-tank Avenir Suisse.
Dr. Philippe Glasson
Member
Philippe Glasson studied medicine in Geneva and qualified as a specialist in internal medicine and nephrology. Affiliated with various specialized medical organizations, he was physician in charge of the Clinique de Genolier from 1985 to 2015. Within Swiss Medical Network, he is Chairman of the Medical Coordination Group and Delegate for Medical Affairs.
Prof. Lana E. Kandalaft
Member
My years of work in translational science and personalised immunotherapy have shown me how vital innovation is in improving healthcare. I am therefore delighted to be joining the Genolier Foundation, where we will advance clinical research and bring support and hope to patients in need!
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Prof. Lana E. Kandalaft, PharmD, PhD, is an internationally recognized leader in translational oncology. Currently Head of Clinical and Translational Research at Swiss Medical Network, she brings extensive expertise gained at CHUV/UNIL and the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research.
A former professor at the University of Pennsylvania and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), she has led innovative clinical trials in the field of personalized therapies and is the author of over 100 publications.
Esthelle Le Gallic de Kerizouët
Member
I couldn’t bring myself to pursue a career in medicine like my parents, so instead I found another way to have an impact on patients’ lives. Throughout my career, it has been the patients who have inspired me with their ideas and motivated me to work with them to improve their daily lives. By joining Genolier Foundation, I am adding another string to my bow to support them further.
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Esthelle Le Gallic has a master’s degree in economics and spent 16 years in the pharmaceutical and medico-technical industries. She was always driven by a clear objective: to optimize the patient pathway and experience.
Upon joining Swiss Medical Network in 2023, she piloted the implementation of VIVA, a new integrated care model, in the Bernese Jura. Subsequently, she assumed the national management of its umbrella association, VIVA Health Switzerland.
Antonio Sansossio
Member
I accompanied relatives and friends on their journeys with illness and became aware of the difficulties they were facing. Although some of them are no longer with us, I will always cherish the sincere exchanges and connections we shared. I am generous and altruistic by nature, and I am delighted to be involved with the Genolier Foundation, raising funds to provide people in need with access to treatment and care.
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Antonio Sansossio has a degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Italian-Speaking Switzerland, solid language skills and various specializations in management and marketing.
After gaining significant professional experience that led him to head up BIC’s Swiss subsidiary, he joined Swiss Medical Network over 10 years ago. He currently oversees marketing, communications, and events projects in the Ticino region.
Management
Patricia Muller-Hafner
Director
I grew up with a father who had polio and Alzheimer’s disease, and I witnessed my mother and sister battle cancer. These ordeals profoundly impacted their daily lives and quality of life, yet they continued to say, “You have to live with it.” Not able to accept that, I joined the foundation, determined to improve care and support for patients with these kinds of conditions.
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Patricia Müller-Hafner has extensive experience developing multidisciplinary medical units. After establishing certified Centers of Competence, such as Breast and Oncology Centers, and opening the first Support Care Center for patients with chronic diseases, she seized the opportunity to change direction. She is now in charge of managing the Genolier Foundation.
Mélanie Tanner
Digital communication & Fundraising
Illness can hit anyone at any time like a tsunami, and its consequences often extend beyond health.
Behind every story are silent, invisible struggles. The touching realities I have witnessed motivate me to work alongside the Foundation to improve the daily lives of those in need and help them rebuild their lives after illness.
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Mélanie Tanner is an economist by training with over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational marketing, particularly in the luxury watchmaking sector.
With her comprehensive understanding of this challenging field and her passion for taking on new challenges, she launched the charity project “Le Carac Rose” in 2022 to support women affected by breast cancer.
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