Rotary guest speaker and pinning ceremony
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 19:00-20:00, The Hamlet, Rue Etienne-Dumon 12, 1204 Genève, Switzerland
Website: https://thehamlet.com
Speaker(s): Prof. Bettina Borisch
We are pleased to be hosting Prof. Bettina Borisch, executive director of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). She will be giving a talk entitled: "Are women wiser?"
We will also be pinning and welcoming new full members!
Drinks and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP your participation.
The Library, the regular meeting room for Rotaract in The Hamlet, situated in the old town. © The Hamlet
Prof. Bettina Borisch
Dr. Borisch is an MD and a Histopathologist, MPH and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathology (UK).
She studied Medicine and Modern History in Kiel (Germany) and Lausanne (Switzerland). She completed her pathology residency in Kiel, Würzburg and Bern (Profs Lennert, Müller-Hermlink and Laissue). In 1995 she was appointed professor at the University of Geneva. She was director of the institute of Clinical Pathology until 2003. Since then she is at the Institute for Global Health. She has close collaborations with the World Health organisation, the International Agency for the Research in Cancer and is a board member of several foundations and academic societies both in Switzerland and internationally.
She was president of Europa Donna – The European Breast Cancer Forum and Founding President of the Swiss Forum of Europa Donna. She teaches at the University of Geneva, the Swiss School of Public Health and also interacts with patient support groups. She is authour of over 120 scientific papers and 2 books.
For more information:
https://www.unige.ch/medecine/isg/en/staff/bettina-borisch/
https://www.wfpha.org/headquarters-team/
The Square, a communal space for the hotel's guests. © The Hamlet
What is The Hamlet?
The Hamlet is a family-run and fully restored townhouse comprised of 16 one-of-a-kind apartments. Winner of multiple awards, this 18th-century gem offers accommodation from 1 night to 1 year for travelers seeking refinement, calm and understated luxury right in the heart of Geneva.
How to access the Hamlet?
The Hamlet is located at the heart of Geneva's old town, at Rue Etienne-Dumont 12, Geneva 1204. The closest bus stop (by distance) are Liszt (36) and Athénée (3, 5, 7). Bikers can secure their bike on Place du Bourg-de-Four. The closest parking is Saint-Antoine (50m away).
Upon entering the building, access the 1st floor via lift or stairs and turn right: you will be entering The Square, a communal space shared with the hotel's guests. Meetings will take place in The Library, a dark green teal room on the right when entering The Square (see pictures attached).
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