Alfred Vogt-Foundation: For Better Vision

In 1938, Alfred Vogt established the Alfred Vogt-Foundation in memory of his son who died in an accident. Every year, prizes are awarded for the best scientific work in the field of ophthalmology and its border areas. Furthermore, the foundation provides scholarships and honours the best results in specialist examinations.

Promoting Ophthalmology

The foundation's work has numerous benefits and positive effects on ophthalmology and the scientific community. By providing financial support for research projects, innovative insights are gained, and new treatment methods are developed. In addition, the foundation promotes the exchange between experts and enables the further training of young scientists. The foundation thus contributes significantly to the improvement of ophthalmology and strengthens the research community.

Short Biography of Prof. Alfred Vogt

1879

Alfred Vogt was born in Burg near Menziken (AG), Switzerland, in 1879. He attended the cantonal school in Aarau and completed his medical studies in Zurich and Basel.

1904

State examination in Basel

1905

Doctoral thesis in medicine

1906 – 1917

Medical practice and head of Ophthalmology at the hospital in Aarau

1908

Funding member of the Swiss Society of Ophthalmology

1917

Appointment as successor of Prof. Mellinger and as Extraordinarius in Basel

1923

Appointment as Ordinarius for Ophthalmology in Zurich. Successor of Prof. E. Sidler-Huguenin

1943, 10 December

Prof. Vogt dies

Board of Trustees

Prof. Dr. Thomas J.  Wolfensberger

President

Lausanne

Prof. Dr. Dr. Michael Thiel

Vice President

Lucerne

Felix Baumgartner

Member

Zurich

Prof. Dr. med. und phil. II, Botond Roska

Member

Basel

Prof. Dr. Konstantin Gugleta

Member

Basel

Dr. Alex Wiederkehr

Member

Zurich

Prof. Dr. med. Konrad Weber

Member

Zurich