Join us at the inaugural AICER Symposium 2026 and experience the future of anatomy, innovation, and immersive medical education through collaboration, technology, and real human expertise.
Organized for the very first time by Semmelweis University, the AICER Symposium creates a new international platform where anatomy, clinical practice, research, and cutting-edge technology meet to shape the next generation of healthcare education and innovation.
This year’s spotlight explores how advanced simulation, surgical robotics, postmortem imaging, and AI-driven solutions are transforming healthcare education, diagnostics, and patient care. Discover innovation in action through hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and interactive learning experiences at the AICER – Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research.
Bringing together clinicians, anatomists, educators, researchers, and industry pioneers, the symposium creates a unique space to exchange breakthrough ideas, explore emerging technologies, and connect multidisciplinary perspectives across medicine and healthcare training.
This is where anatomy meets innovation, where education becomes experience, and where collaboration drives the future of medical excellence.
TOGETHER WE WILL:
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Bring together clinicians, anatomists, researchers, and industry innovators around one shared mission: advancing the future of medical education, diagnostics, and patient care
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Explore the intersection of anatomy, simulation, robotics, imaging, and artificial intelligence, creating a collaborative platform for innovation and multidisciplinary exchange
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Experience more than traditional lectures through hands-on training sessions, immersive workshops, live demonstrations, and interactive learning opportunities
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Build meaningful international connections through networking events, professional collaboration, and shared experiences within the inspiring environment of Semmelweis University and Budapest
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Discover one of Europe’s most vibrant capitals, where scientific excellence meets culture, history, and hospitality
October 9, Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Venue: Basic Medical Science Center
Lecture Hall: Albert Szent-Györgyi Lecture Hall
| 9:00-10:00 | I. Opening Plenary Session Session Chairs: Prof. Dr. Béla Merkely, Dr. András Kiss |
| 9:00-9:15 | Opening Remarks: Rector’s welcome Prof. Dr. Béla Merkely |
| 9:15-9:30 | AICER Introduction Prof. Dr. András Kiss |
| 9:30-9:45 | Multimodal medical imaging in action Dr. Miklós Kozlovszky |
| 9:45-9:50 | Introduction to the Elective Surgical Course Dr. Tamás Ruttkay / Dr. Klaudia Péch |
| 9:50-9:55 | Student tours of the day Dr. Endre Kontsek |
| 9:55-10:00 | Cooperation Agreement Signing |
| 10:00-10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30-12:20 | II. Orthopaedics Presentations Session Chairs: Dr. Gergő Merkely, Dr. Miklós Kozlovszky |
| 10:30-11:00 | Keynote – Translational Orthopedics: From Discovery to Clinmical Impact Dr. Gergő Merkely |
| 11:00-11:20 | Human and Robotic Balancing: Modeling, Control Strategies, and Biomimicry Dr. Gábor Stépán |
| 11:20-11:35 | No more wining it: understanding scapular motion from bench to beside Dr. Ryan Lohre |
| 11:35-11:50 | The Future of Surgery: AI, computer assisted navigation, and robotics in orthopaedic surgery Dr. Gábor Skaliczki |
| 11:50-12:05 | AI-assisted patient specific decision making in Orthopaedic surgery? Dr. Soheil – Ashkani Esfahani |
| 12:05-12:20 | Aligning Technological Innovation & Data Science Advancements With What Matters Most – Patient-Centered Outcomes Dr. David Bernstein |
| 12:20-12:50 | Lunch Break |
| 12:50-14:30 | III. Surgical Presentations Session Chairs: Dr. Alán Alpár, Dr. Attila Szijártó |
| 12:50-13:05 | Beyond the Textbook: The Role of Cadaveric Surgery in Surgical Training Dr. Attila Szijártó |
| 13:05-13:20 | The role of Exoscopes in Simulation and Surgical Education Dr. Armando De Virgilio |
| 13:20-13:35 | Beyond the microscope: From advanced imaging to the future of reconstructive microsurgery Dr. Dominik Walczak |
| 13:35-13:50 | What the heck is biomechanics? Kristóf Rácz |
| 13:50-14:05 | Computer-assisted surgery in the era of artifical intelligence, advanced Imaging and robotics Dr. Mariano E. Giménez |
| 14:05-14:20 | Complex liver surgery Dr. Karl J. Oldhafer |
| 14:20:14:35 | Innovation in modern cardiac surgery Dr. István Hartyánszky |
| 14:35-15:00 | Coffee Break |
| 15:00-17:00 | IV. Session Medical Imaging Presentations Session Chairs: Dr. András Kiss, Dr. Pál Maurovich-Horvat |
| 15:00-15:15 | Presentation details to be confirmed Dr. Mikael Björnstedt |
| 15:15-15:30 | How to deal with black swans in digital pathology? Dr. Cleo-Aron Weis |
| 15:30-15:45 | The role of BSL3 risk autopsies and short post-mortem time autopsies in diagnostic pathology Dr. László Székely |
| 15:45-16:00 | Innovation as a best kept secret Dr. Zsolt Garami |
| 16:00-16:15 | Cardiac CT Imaging: Trends, Technologies, and Future Directions Dr. Pál Maurovich-Horvat |
| 16:15-16:30 | Deep Learning in Dentistry: Innovative Approaches to Dental Implant Classification and Three-Dimensional reconstruction of histological specimens Dr. Márton Kivovics |
| 16:30-16:45 | From Anatomy to Innovation: The Role of the Cadaver Lab in Interventional Cardiology Dr. Karlheinz Seidl |
| 16:45-17:00 | Cadaver-Based Surgery: New Horizons for Anatomy and Manual Skills Training in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education Dr. Alán Alpár |
| Starts at 19:00 | Gala Dinner on the River Diva boat – By invitation only – for professional attendees |
October 10, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Venue: Basic Medical Science Center
Lecture Hall: Albert Szent-Györgyi Lecture Hall
| 10:00-11:30 | I. Session Session Chairs: Dr. Tamás Bodzay |
| 10:00-10:15 | Presentation details to be confirmed Dr. Attila Szakos |
| 10:15-10:30 | Developing and conducting standardized cadaver and simulation based curricula for the training of military and civilian surgeons Dr. Mark Bowyer |
| 10:30-10:45 | The Role of AICER in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education/Training within the Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Dr. Tamás Bodzay |
| 10:45-11:00 | Simulations and clinical excellence Dr. John Armstrong |
| 11:00-11:30 | Keynote – Generative robotics Dr. Péter Galambos |
| 11:30-12:00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00-13:00 | II. Session Session Chairs: Dr. Bánhidy Ferenc, Dr. Klárik Zoltán |
| 12:00-12:15 | From Anatomy to the Operating Room: Hands-on Training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Zoltán Klárik |
| 12:15-12:30 | From Radical to Refind: The Evolution of Surgical Management in Cervical Cancer Dr. Balázs Lintner |
| 12:30-12:45 | Challenges in the primary operative treatment of ovarian cancer Dr. Andrea Rosati |
| 12:45-13:30 | Lunch Break |
| 13:30-14:30 | III. Thoracic Surgery Presentations Session Chairs: Prof.Dr. Rényi-Vámos Ferenc, Dr. Ghimessy Áron |
| 13:30-13:45 | The Development of Thoracic Surgery in Hungary Dr. Péter Radeczky |
| 13:45-14:00 | Simulation and large animal model training in thoracic surgery and lung transplantation Dr. Clemens Aigner |
| 14:00-14:15 | Evolution in minimal invasive thoracic surgery Dr. René Horsleben Petersen |
| 14:15-14:30 | Modern surgical education – special focus on robotic surgery Dr. Robert J. Cerfolio |
October 10, Saturday, 3:00–7:00 p.m.
By invitation only – for professional attendees
Venue: AICER (Anatomy & Innovation Center for Education and Research)
| 15:00-15:15 | Rector’s Welcome Address Prof. Dr. Béla Merkely |
| 15:15-15:25 | Introduction to the Cadaver Laboratory Dr. Tamás Ruttkay |
| 15:25-15:35 | Translational Medicine Dr. Endre Kontsek |
| 15:35-15:50 | Innovation Trends in the USA and Hungary Dr. Gergő Merkely |
| 16:00-19:00 | AICER tour – Approx. 3-hour guided visit in a small-group setting andinteractive professional workshops |
| 19:00 | Closing reception at the AICER rooftop restaurant |